Help us develop our vegan ecovillage and food forest near Gualaquiza, Ecuador

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  Description

  We are located on a large, remote fruit farm with many fruit trees (many more to be planted) and we need a wide array of helping hands, both with the farm but also with construction, painting and whatever skills you have to offer.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Hands on experience with tropical fruit farming and natural construction.

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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

  - Planting trees out in the field
  - Attending the plant nursery (filling pots with soil and planting seeds)
  - Making bricks (process clay, shape with mold, let dry and fire in a kiln)
  - Maintaining the fruit forest (chopping bushes and trees with machete)
  - Harvesting and processing cacao for selling
  - Removing weeds and developing paths and garden areas
  - Help keep the place clean and tidy

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  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

  There is a house with 3 bedrooms + attic (two sleeping spaces), and two office rooms. We have a tent that can be borrowed which can be set up in one of our roofed structures. We got blankets, pillows and bugnets. There is a shower (cold) but due to low water supply, it's preferable to use the stream nearby. Communal kitchen with stove, fridge, freezer, blender. Composting toilet.
  
  Food and vegan ethics:
  - In terms of food we usually have a good amount of bananas, but not really much else to provide unless a particular fruit is in season. So you will have to provide your own food which you can do in the nearest town, you can also use the weekly food order which arrives directly to the community.
  - The food you bring here must be 100% plant based.
  - Refrain from animal abuse.

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  What else ...

  Noise and smoke free environment:
  - No smoking (including palo santo, insence, weed).
  - We ask you not to use the speaker on your phone or other device, use headphones instead.
  - Psychedelics like ayahuasa, san pedro, psychedelic mushrooms etc. are also forbidden. However stimulants such as coffee and cacao are ok.
  
  Personal belongings:
  - Keep your items in your room, not in communal areas. Your food can be stored on a shelf in the kitchen.
  - Keep your items safe and attended, especially at night, to prevent theft.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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