Volunteer at a Off-Grid Farm Homestead in the mountains Ecuador

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L'esperienza

A 100% off-grid homestay in the mountains of southern Ecuador! We’re a small family—us, our lively 2-year-old daughter, three friendly dogs, and a flock of chickens and ducks—building a self-sustainable life. Our farm runs on solar panels and spring water, surrounded by wild beauty: a river, a big creek for a cool dip, and permaculture neighbors. We’re planting a fruit forest—Mango, Avocado, Tamarindo, Apples, Sou

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Cosa offri

25 ore di aiuto per settimana

Aiuto cucina: Aiuta a preparare, completare e servire i pasti.

Costruzione e Riparazione: Aiuta con vari tipi di riparazioni o costruzioni.

Agricoltura: Pianta colture, semina e aiuta nei lavori all'aperto.

Giardinaggio: Aiuta a coltivare piante e curare giardini

Costo aggiuntivo richiesto

Importo: US$ 12 Al giorno

Descrizione: Our fruit trees are growing but not fruiting yet, and while our veggie garden feeds us, we still buy extras weekly (supporting local farmers) and maintain our off-grid utilities. The $12/day covers these essentials, plus occasional village trips, while giving you fresh meals, unique skills, and mountain living.

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Cosa ottieni

2 giorni liberi a settimana

Dormitorio condiviso: Avrai un letto in una camera condivisa, il che significa che condividerai la stessa stanza con altri viaggiatori.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Cena: Hai diritto a una cena gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Escursioni gratuite: Ti porteremo in escursioni e camminate nei dintorni. Gratuitamente!

Lezioni di lingua: Partecipa a lezioni di lingua gratuite presso la nostra struttura.

Accesso Internet Base: Internet a velocità base per lavorare da remoto

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Requisiti

Principiante Spagnolo o Intermedio Inglese

Tra 18 e 50 anni

Accoglie volontari singoli, coppie e partner di volontari

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Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto

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Dettagli del programma

We seek individuals who: Are physically, mentally, and emotionally fit. Being able to match our pace is very important, we need high energy people. Your health, attitude, and mindset greatly affect the entire farm.

We are looking for industrious, conscientious, mature, and diligent individuals who enjoy long days and putting their nose to the grindstone.

And, ideally, we are looking for people that can teach us useful skills as well.

WHAT TO BRING?
Rubber boots AND slippers (for indoors)
3x Working gloves
Min. 7x long sleeves and baggy working pants
Personal Drinking Bottle for Water
Alarm clock and watch
Towel /organic Shampoo, Soap
Sleeping-bag AND mosquito net
Sun hat
Mosquito protection AND repellent
Toothbrush and paste
Personal First-aid kit
Special Medications (allergies or other medical conditions and organic feminine products)
Don’t bring brand shampoo (microplastics!), plastic beverages, plastic food, expensive jewelry or other flashy items, cigarettes, drugs, trash …
Info: Long sleeves are best mosquito repellent!

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Attività e turni

We do expect a lot from our volunteers but will not be micromanaging your weeks. We have a set day-to-day schedule, but the specifics of the work within this framework change weekly. The success of this system is dependent on having proactive, motivated individuals who ask good questions and have the confidence and patience to learn by doing.

Daily / Weekly / Monthly MAINTENANCE:
There are several different daily chores such as cleaning which needs to be done at different times. You are expect to ask where you can help.

FARM PROJECTS:
All the directly farm-related projects such as planting more fruit trees, bamboo, making stairs, digging holes, harvesting other fruits, cutting grass, etc. Farm Projects are in the morning before lunch.

Self Initiated Projects:
We encourage our Volunteers to come up with their own ideas which can be implemented within the farm. Example: Food recipes, Daily hacks / improvements, Planting crops and trees, Extracting and drying seeds, etc.

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Regole

The most helpful, effective, and happy participants are self-motivated, interested, responsible, and accountable.

Are patient in the learning process. Many projects require a basic skill set, that you likely won’t anticipate, before you approach more advanced work.

Shower
Please use your own towel, organic soap and shampoo. After the use of the shower, check the facilities to ensure that they are clean for the next user. During the day, only use the natural shower on the left side, which is naturally heated by the sun. Shower before 18:00 o’clock.

Compost toilet
Sit, use, sawdust after business, close the tap, check if there is enough sawdust in the orange bucket and toilet paper around, otherwise, refill. Close the door after leaving the compost toilet. Check if the light is turned off upon exiting.

Basic rules of coexistence:
If you arrive - Greet
If you are leaving - Say goodbye
If you dont understand? - Ask
If someone speaks to you - Answer
If you get a favor - Thank for it
If you made a promise - Comply
If you offend - Apologize
If you have - Share
If you dont have - Do not envy
If you make a mess - Clean
If you think different - Respect
If you love - Show it
If you dont want to help - Dont hinder
If you break something - Repair it
If you borrow - Give it back
If you turn something on - Turn it off
If you open - Close