Volunteer at a sustainable community in Ecuador's Tropical Dry Forest

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  Description

  We are an NGO located in the tropical dry forest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on a 100-hectare land, we combine protected forest areas with a community designed under a permacultural system.
  Our name, which means in the native Quechua language: "Harmonious coexistence between humans and nature", reflects our mission of creating a habitat that allows the sustainable development of communities in a respectful manner, preserving biodiversity and the environment.
  
  What will you find here?
  
  • Protected forest.
  • Hotel house. Suites.
  • Communal house for volunteers.
  • Restaurant. (Offers conscious eating; fresh, unprocessed foods prepared under the “From the garden to the table” concept.)
  • Camping space and campfire.
  • Healing Center.
  • Community school. (Soon)
  • Community garden.
  • Carpentry shop.
  • Farm animals.
  • Gift shop. (Soon)
  • Private homes.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will have the opportunity to:
  
  - Learn about permaculture and sustainable construction.
  - Engage in cooking and learn about conscious and organic nutrition alongside a professional chef specialized in pre-Columbian cuisine.
  - Explore and engage in ancestral practices and discussions led by authentic representatives of indigenous peoples from the Americas.
  - Access trails that lead to wonderful waterfalls.
  - Learn about the flora and fauna of the Ecuadorian dry tropical forest.
  - Care for and maintain an organic garden.
  - Woodworking.
  - Participate in the construction of structures made with natural materials and sustainable systems.
  - Care for farm animals.
  - Learn and practice the Spanish language.
  - Connect with people from different backgrounds.
  - Connect and heal through nature.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are in search of passionate volunteers who would like to join us in the ongoing construction and maintenance of this project. You can contribute in the following ways:
  
  1. Gardening help: Participate in maintenance, planting, watering, and harvesting in our garden. Your contribution helps maintain our supply of fresh and healthy food.
  
  2. Facilitators and Therapists for the Healing Center: Collaborate in group therapy sessions. Your presence and support are crucial for our participants on their healing journey.
  
  3. Sustainable Architecture and Construction: Join the project focused on building community structures such as a school using natural materials.
  
  4. Infrastructure and Green Space Maintenance and Animal Care: Get involved in caring for and taking inventory of our animals, trees, and plants. Assist in caring for and healing the animals that inhabit our camp, such as chickens, horses, and dogs. Additionally, contribute to tree reforestation and natural area cleanup, including compost preparation.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  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

  Volunteers can stay in our guesthouse, which is divided into two rooms, one for men and one for women. Each room has its private bathroom with a shower and toilet facilities.
  
  Meals are provided by us at no additional cost.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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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