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Come help with Eco projects in the Amazon Jungle of Ecuador!

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The experience

The Yachana Foundation has been a part of Ecuador for more than 30 years, with a special focus on conservation of the Amazon Rainforest. We have several eco projects to work on. We especially appreciate help with sustainable agriculture practices- planting, caring for and harvesting food. Caring for animals, etc.
We begin after breakfast, about 7:30am until lunch. On occasion there will be additional work in the afternoons for a bit.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 15 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: Fee covers the cost of three balanced meals daily, prepared for you in our kitchen.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Commit to help with various eco projects which may include care for animals, planting or harvesting food, building or maintaining structures or spaces, etc., for approximately 5 hours/day, Monday-Friday. We hope you will come to really experience life in the Amazon with a willingness to be a part of our community and a smile to share.
You will also be invited to join us on excursions or in other activities with our regular guests, such as jungle hikes or bird watching, hiking to a waterfall or making chocolate.

Activities & Shift

Projects begin at approximately 7:30am, depending on the things that need to be done. You will work alongside our staff.

Rules

Please be respectful of meal times, of the learning space we are cultivating, of the nature around you, of our tools and our facilities. No excessive alcohol use will be tolerated.