Non-Profit Project Cuenca, Ecuador

5.0
(16 reviews)16

Come help us with our permaculture project and healing center

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15 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Learn about sustainability
14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Expand your environmental consciousness
12 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 25

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

El valor es para cubrir gastos de alimentación.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

We are an NGO permaculture school and ancestral medicine center looking for help in the following areas: - Looking after gardens (planting, weeding, harvesting) - Helping with ancestral medicine ceremonies (preparing medicine, firekeeping, cleaning, etc) - Helping organize classes (supervise, teach, educate) - Marketing (helping with the business side, social media) - Creating spaces, painting murals - Sustainable project development

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Learning about sustainability
  • 12 Developing environmental awareness
  • 12 Get in touch with nature
  • 11 Meeting locals
  • 11 Immersing in the local culture
  • 8 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 15 15. Life on land
  • 11 3. Good health and well-being
  • 10 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 10 13. Climate action
  • 9 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 9 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 7 17. Partnerships for the goals

Belgium

5

I felt welcome from the first moment. David has a kind and open personality. I did different kind of tasks: I worked in the garden, made a slinger with flags as decoration, builded a dog house with recycled wood,... I like change, so for me it was nice like this. I received love from David, from his cute son and from the animals in the house. I had a great time. Thank you all!

3 months ago

Germany

5

I was able to learn a lot from David and Mallku, his 4-year-old son, especially about myself. How he follows his heart project with little means and the challenges of life is incredible. Always with calm, confidence and love.

3 months ago

Ecuador

5

This was my first experience at WorldPackers and it completely exceeded my expectations. David is an incredible host, with excellent knowledge in his area, a sincere heart and empathy for any situation. The food was prepared as a team and was always delicious, the tent was very comfortable and the experience was amazing. I connected in an incredible way with other volunteers, I had the opportunity to get to know nearby communities, be in contact with nature and participate in ancestral medicine ceremonies. Thanks David the project! I will carry an unforgettable memory in my heart.

5 months ago

United States

5

I had a beautiful experience at the project with such an amazing community! I learned a lot about ancestral medicine the project. This experience is great for anyone who wants to explore spirituality, nature, and live in a communal way!

5 months ago

United Kingdom

5

The project is a great place to connect with nature, and recharge with delicious vegetarian food. I enjoyed the peace and quiet. David is a very patient and motivating host, and I was proud of the work. A great opportunity to practice Spanish or English as you wish. Clear expectations for the work, and nice to feel like part of a family. It's worth noting that the project (being a permaculture eco-project) is not in the city centre :). Volunteers should make sure they have everything they need before the stay. Also could be lonely if you need a lot of socialising. Thanks to all!

7 months ago

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