Help out at our organic farm in the Andes near Cuenca, Ecuador

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  • Last activity: 15 Apr 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Small family farm dedicated to organic agriculture and the care of small animals.

    Pequeña finca familiar dedicada a la agricultura orgánica y el cuidado de animales menores.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    They will learn from organic agriculture, live in a natural and pure environment.
    Get to know our culture and traditions
    Experience the simple peasant life away from noise and it is stress of big cities

    Aprenderán de agricultura orgánica, vivir en un entorno natural y puro.
    Conocer nuestra cultura y tradiciones
    Experimentar la simple vida campesina lejos del ruido y es estrés de las grandes ciudades

  • Help

    Help

    -We need help in the garden, cleaning and maintenance of the dirt house, repair of fences, construction of chicken coop and barn, help in the kitchen, help in caring for animals, dogs, chickens, horses. Reforesting, planting native trees to prevent erosion and for birds and small animals to have a home.

    -Necesitamos ayuda en la huerta, limpieza y mantenimiento de la casa de tierra, reparación de cercas, construcción de gallinero y establo, ayuda en la cocina, ayuda en el cuidado de animales perros, gallinas, caballo.
    Reforestando, sembrando arboles nativos para evitar la erosión y para que los pájaros y pequeños animales tengan un hogar.

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Accommodation: private bedroom for two people, double bed. We do not live on the farm, for work reasons we must stay in Cuenca, you must be able to prepare your own food for which you have a kitchen and some basic ingredients for your diet such as rice, salt, sugar, palm oil you must complete your diet carrying your own provisions. We suggest bringing gloves to protect your hands.

    Alojamiento: dormitorio privado para dos personas cama matrimonial.
    Nosotros no vivimos en la finca, por razones de trabajo debemos permanecer en Cuenca, tu debes ser capaz de preparar tus propios alimentos para lo cual cuentas con cocina y algunos ingredientes básicos para tu alimentación como arroz, sal, azúcar, aceite de palma debes completar tu dieta llevando tus propias provisiones.
    Sugerimos traer guantes para proteger tus manos.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Estamos a la comunidad de Zhizho muy cerca de la ciudad de Cuenca en la Provincia del We are in the community of Zhizho very close to the city of Cuenca in the Province of Azuay to get there you must take the bus from the Inter parish terminal El Arenal located in the Arenal market there are two buses per day, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. Welcome all travelers committed to learning, teaching, sharing and helping. You can bring your favorite food to complement your diet. We are not a good place for those looking for a free dining room bed. The farm is a place for people looking to have an experience of what life is like in the country. We have Internet of 40/20 / - megabytes maximum No Xenophobia No Homophobia NO DRUGS
    We are in the community of Zhizho very close to the city of Cuenca in the Province of Azuay to get there you must take the bus from the Inter parish terminal El Arenal located in the Arenal market there are two buses per day, one in the morning and another in the afternoon. Welcome all travelers committed to learning, teaching, sharing and helping. You can bring your favorite food to complement your diet. We are not a good place for those looking for a free dining room bed. The farm is a place for people looking to have an experience of what life is like in the country. We have Internet of 40/20 / - megabytes maximum No Xenophobia No Homophobia NO DRUGS
    We are in the community of Zhizho very close to the city of Cuenca in the Province of Azuay to get there you must take the bus from the Inter parish terminal El Arenal located in the Arenal market there are two buses per day, one in the morning and another in the afternoon.
    Welcome all travelers committed to learning, teaching, sharing and helping.
    You can bring your favorite food to complement your diet.
    We are not a good place for those looking for a free dining room bed.
    The farm is a place for people looking to have an experience of what life is like in the country.
    We have Internet of 40/20 / - megabytes maximum

    No Xenophobia No Homophobia NO DRUGS


    Azuay para llegar se debe tomar el autobús desde el terminal Inter parroquial el Arenal ubicado en el mercado del Arenal hay dos autobuses por día uno en la mañana y otro en la tarde.
    Bienvenidos todos los viajeros comprometidos en aprender, enseñar, compartir y ayudar
    Puede llevar su comida preferida para que complementes tu alimentación.
    No somos un buen lugar para los que buscan cama comedor gratis la finca es un lugar para las personas que buscan tener una experiencia de como es la vida en el campo.
    Disponemos de Internet de 40/20 +/- megas máximo
    No Xenofobia
    No Homofobia
    NO DROGAS

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Dispones de espacio seguro para guardar tu caravana, conecion electrica 110 voltion, baño y ducha accesible, wifi

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    las mascotas son bienvenidas siempre que no duerman dentro de la casa.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4 hours for day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 249212843544

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