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Work with your hands and look after animals at my sustainable finca by the beach in Las Tunas, Ecuador

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  • Last activity: 18 Apr 2024

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    My name is Sol and i live with my 4 lovely dogs (Kaus, Kiam, Jack * Jane) and 2 horses (horse Alarik & Prosapia) , a few cats and bees hives, in my Farm (Finca ). Our attention is mainly focused on the finca. The finca is a place, located up a hill with wonderfull ocean view. My dream is the farm says sowing life, that is self-sustainable and self-sustaining, that grows along with people who have the same optics of conservation and return to the roots of man, share with my animals and a huge fruit and vegetables garden.

    PHILOSOPHY of our Finca was born with the conviction that everything is possible if you want with the heart, the importance and respect for the species and the needs of man in general, " sowing sowing life" recovering this bit of soil / sky, transmitting and teaching volunteers from around the world and the local community the importance of returning to the beginnings of man in the face of impending climate change.
    The soil recovery chain begins with composting (compostum), the planting of native tree species combined with edible species that help with soil nitrogen, while indirectly contributing to the reintroduction of avifauna and endemic species in general.
    To live, appreciate and enjoy between the balance and harmony between man and his resources in a sustainable and sustainable way.

    My home is located in Las Tunas, a small village close to Puerto Lopez - Manabi. I dedicated to recreational, research, cultural and adventure. The beach is made for surfing and horse back riding, and at certain times of the year the sea turtles nest so it is not surprising to see the little turtles born and from end of june to end of october we can enjoied the Humpback whales.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Mutual enrichment between countries, gastronomy and cultural customs.
    More over you will experience to work with your own hands.

  • Help

    Help

    Here is always a lot to do!!
    In the morning we ususally feed the horses, chickens, one hour latter's we focus on clean the horses boxes brosh them etc.
    Every 3 days feed the bees hives.

    There are various tasks to do, for example: construction works, painting, building and repairing fences, gardening and general maintenance. Chickens, horses, dogs....
    Normally we spend the rest of the day around the finca, where are also a lot of things you could do.

    The dogs are always around, so there are a lot of possibilities to spend time with them.
    During the day the horses are staying at the finca but sometimes early in the moarnig we taken for a walk on the beach they love it.
    In general the life in the Finca is very calm and relaxed but never boring.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    There is one room for the volunteers with a double bed and a bunk bed.
    You can use the kitchen.
    I must point out that the house of the farm was made with volunteers from the world that is why the room is so cozy with a spectacular ocean view.
    Only breakfast is offered and depending on the season, fruits and vegetables from the finca.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    All the seasons volunteer support is needed all year. Minimum stay expected of helpers 1 month or more.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours per day, 5 days per week

Host ref number: 838396428238

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