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Description
Hello! I’m Misael, an Indigenous Kichwa person from the Ecuadorian Amazon. From a young age, I’ve dreamed of protecting our rivers, rainforest, and culture, a journey I began over 20 years ago. Today, I lead a project, alongside a conservation and responsible tourism initiative born out of love for our land and a desire to share it with the world.
My goal is to work in partnership with volunteers, organizations, and entities that share our commitment to environmental conservation and the strengthening of Indigenous ancestral knowledge.
This project is ideal for committed individuals with a passion for nature, permaculture, and Indigenous culture, who enjoy the outdoors and embrace an active, hands-on lifestyle. A basic level of Spanish is required. Additionally, prospective participants should be prepared to adapt to the often challenging conditions of the Amazonian climate.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Interests
Plant care
Photography
Music
Languages
History
Gardening
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Nature
Hiking
Dancing
Cycling
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
This project offers a genuine space for cultural exchange, where in addition to helping with conservation tasks, you will have the opportunity to:
• Learn the Kichwa language
• Discover traditional foodways
• Learn about medicinal plants
• Learn about local crops
• Participate in traditional ceremonies and learn about Kichwa worldviews
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Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are currently working on two main projects:
1. Uchuculín Community Reserve (100 hectares of primary forest)
We’re looking for volunteers interested in environmental conservation, sustainable architecture and construction, and community work. Tasks include:
• Developing an environmental management plan
• Mapping and surveying the area
• Identifying medicinal plants and timber trees
• Building a bamboo house
• Trail maintenance
• Gathering anthropological and historical data
• Planting cassava and fruit trees
• Signage and camera trap installation
• Making crafts with natural fibers and seeds
2. Yacu Ñawi: Interactive Encyclopedia of Aquatic Biodiversity
This is an educational and scientific project documenting Amazonian aquatic fauna through photography and river expeditions.
We seek people passionate about:
• Biology, ecology, and/or environmental science
• Nature photography
• Scientific documentation and/or environmental education
Activities include river excursions, species identification, data collection, and content creation for our free educational platform.
Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
Quechua: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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.
Accommodation
We offer two types of accommodation based on your preference:
Volunteer House:
• 4 rooms (capacity for 9 volunteers total)
• Shared bathrooms with showers
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Coffee-bar area and hammocks for relaxing
• High-speed internet
• Access to kitchen for self-catering
Host Family Stay:
• Live with a local family for a more immersive experience
• Share daily life, meals, and traditions directly with community members
We ask volunteers to be respectful, organized, collaborative, and mindful of shared spaces and utensils.
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What else ...
Activities in the Area
During your free time, you can enjoy:
• Rafting and canoe trips
• Wildlife and plant observation
• Jungle camping
• Cultural visits to Kichwa communities
• Ancestral ceremonies
• Excursions to Puerto Misahuallí and Monkey Island
• Hikes to waterfalls and lagoons
The community is connected to Tena (11 km away) by buses running every 45 minutes. The location is ideal for exploring both the upper and lower Amazon!
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Would You Like to Join Us?
If you love nature, vibrant culture, and community work, this project can be a life-changing experience.
Contact us for more information or to join as a volunteer. We’re waiting for you with open arms in the Ecuadorian rainforest!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
High speed Wi-fi/internet at the cafe right next to the volunteer house.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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I recommend other hosts to stay with him if they come to your place, and he will surely return to our Amazon… read more
Cool host, friendly family, a great excursion to a swimming hole, some traditional food and drink, highly recommend.
Plan to go back again soon, love life in the Amazon.
From the beginning Misael was always helping us and altough he did not had space for us he made it happen. He always thinks in solutions, is very attentive and kind and you can… read more
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I recommend other hosts to stay with him if they come to your place, and he will surely return to our Amazon… read more
Cool host, friendly family, a great excursion to a swimming hole, some traditional food and drink, highly recommend.
Plan to go back again soon, love life in the Amazon.
From the beginning Misael was always helping us and altough he did not had space for us he made it happen. He always thinks in solutions, is very attentive and kind and you can… read more
Upishun!
