Volunteers needed to start planting coconuts and vegetables on the island of Muisne, Ecuador

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  Description

  hello my name is Gino, i am native of Muisne , I have 38 years living on the island of Muisne- Esmeraldas Ecuador.
  Inspectorate work in fishing.
  
  My mother inherited some land near the ocean pacific is a place very quiet and beautiful place to connect with nature.
  
  These lands are currently inactive, uncultivated for many years being a very fertile land.
  
  My project on this property is: start to clean the land from scratch to plant coconut palms, and other fruits and local vegetables such as banana, sweet potatoes, passion fruit, watermelon, etc. in addition to start building my bamboo hut to live on site and welcome volunteers who love the sea and work the land. far away of the confort of the cities
  
  By the time the farm no electricity, because the place is a little out of town and I'm looking for help to buy wiring and bring electricity to alla. but if you would like to be in peace with nature, and disconnect from work, it this technology is ideal.
  If you want to help me You can bring your own tent, hammock so you can relax under the shade of the trees, plus clothes for tropical climate, repellent for mosquitoes, And flashlight.
  
  Story with all the manual tools necessary to work on the land, also offer accommodation in camping with water bottle, in exchange for 4 or 5 hours on earth. weekends are free to do any activity you enjoy and walk on the beach, surfing, fishing etc etc
  
  Note: from January to June of each year is rainy season it is necessary to bring suitable clothing and repellent
  
  nota: de enero a junio de cada año es temporada de lluvias es necesario traer ropa adecuada y repelente

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  learn how to plant and grow coconuts, fruits and vegetables from the area, learn Spanish, learn to surf, learn to fish in the river
  Learn how to handle the machete
  cooking with Muisne style firewood
  local food

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  Help

  we need people with experience in agriculture, construction of bamboo huts, gardening and that knows a little to make fire because our kitchen is of firewood , help to Clear the ground , plant, watering plants, cultivate, harvest fruits and vegetables and coconuts in an inactive property, near the beach and the river Muisne for 4 or 5 hours a day 5 days a week, in addition to help start building cabins bambu in place to live. and To Build Home Drip Irrigation System With someone of experience.
  
  Also when cleaning the ground we discovered honey bee virgin honeycombs, we would like to take advantage and learn
  Beekeeping with someone of experience.
  
  so if you like, surfing, beach, cultivating the land, fishing in the river or the sea, come help me thank

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  if you love being in touch with nature I offer camping near the beach and the river Muisne, drinking water, tent
  
  snacks Local-Muisne mainly made with chocolate , bananas, papayas, yuca, etc

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  What else ...

  in their spare time they can do water sports, beach walks, visit other beaches that are very close to Muisne

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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