Come to Alausi, Ecuador and help out on my organic farm.

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11/03/2020
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Hello, my name is Victor and I was born in the USA but I would come every year to Ecuador for vacation. Once my father started getting really sick I moved here in 2009 to take care of him during his last years. He past away two years ago leaving me a farm in Alausi. Since living here I converted my farm to be 100% organic. I sell most of my products here locally in Alausi. From vegetables, to fruits to even free range chickens…
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Babysitting / child care
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Language practice
Teaching
Help
The volunteers that I am looking has to be willing to work out-side. No necessary experience is needed because I can teach you everything you need to know on maintaining an organic farm. Everything is all hands on experience. Weekends would be your days off for traveling or just relaxing around the farm.
*******UPDATE*******
I am looking for a few volunteers to help me restore 100 yr old stone walls using all natural materials like abode. I am also constructing terraces like the Incas did for farming. Stay as long as you like. I have plenty of rooms in my house. Contact me if you are interested. Oh, and I almost forgot, since this is a huge project that is at least going to take up 3-6 months I am also going to need help around the farm as well, like feeding the animals and gardening. I cook with 100% organic produce with 75% coming from my own farm.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
Private room in my house, hot water, Wi-Fi,
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One

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Feedback left by and about host (21)

08/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Clare) for host

I worked on Victor's farm with my sisters in May 2014. We stayed for 2 weeks and it was such a brilliant experience. Victor made us feel very welcome and we met other lovely volunteers there too. You have everything you need with a comfy bed, hot shower and good communal dining area outside. It was great to eat the tasty food from the farm. The… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2014

Left by Workawayer (Jaasiel) for host

I stayed over one month on the farm of Victor. I worked, I ate, I listen and play music, I made friends and learned many things. This place is beautiful.
Victor is the boss, but after a few days becomes your brother. Thanks for letting me know your farm. I will miss everything.

(Excellent )

15/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Gianni)

I guess Gianni didn't like the people that were at the farm at the moment since I had 12 at that time. After a hard days work they would like to dance and have some drinks. I guess we all have our ways of relaxing after work.... but for the week that he stayed, he did his job well.

(Neutral )

02/07/2013

Left by Workawayer (Gianni) for host

A nice place to stay and good food if you're willing to do the work. This farm is what you make of it. Bring your energy and you will be rewarded. The people are nice and the town has a lot to offer if you're one who enjoys the fresh countryside air and wants a big city escape. Don't expect a tranquil atmosphere though as there are plenty of ways… read more

(Neutral )

15/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexey)

Alex is a fun guy to have around. I am opening a new hostel on the farm and he was very helpful with the remodeling. Can't wait for him to come back so we can kick back and have some drinks!

(Excellent )

30/03/2014

Left by Workawayer (Alexey) for host

Victor is an awesome host! We did together different kinds of jobs on the farm and it was lots of fun. The place itself is a pearl, breathtaking scenery in the mountains of Ecuador. I will come back one day!

(Excellent )

01/04/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Carson)

Carson stayed 2 weeks on my farm. At first he was very quiet, but just give it some time and you'll end up with a good friend at the end of his stay. He's a hard worker and cool to have some drinks with after a long days work.

Good Luck my friend,
Victor R.

(Excellent )

05/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Jessie)

Man these guys will have you laughing from the first moment you start talking to them! I love people that can joke around with, and Jessie and Josh those kinds of people. My favorite thing was to get the all riled up by just asking them a simple question about the Harry Potter books and they can go on forever about it! REALLY fun time with these… read more

(Excellent )

22/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Jessie) for host

Working for Victor was a great introduction to travelling Ecuador, he is a brilliant chef let alone host and is welcoming and fun from day one. While we were there we helped construct the old stone wall, did some gardening and some work on the hostel which is looking good. Aside from work got great travelling and cooking tips, chilled out watching… read more

(Excellent )

05/02/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Arthur)

GREAT people to work with, we had a lots of fun as well. Always ready for a card game. I am glad to have meet them!

(Excellent )

05/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Arthur) for host

We stayed two weeks in Victor´s farm and we really spent a good time there! We helped Alberto to build the famous stone wall and it was really hard! But we learnt a lot and had a lot a freetime to rest too! Victor likes sharing a lot, and we spent good time playing cards or new games, cooking and have a drink in Alausi!
Thanks Victor !

(Excellent )

07/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host

While travelling I needed to do a break to drop off my bag for a week, and this farm was definitely a good choice. The small city where Vic is living is just breathtaking ! There's a lot to see, including an old train and its train station. After hard working days we always had really nice relaxing time with other volunteers, lots of nice… read more

(Good )

13/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)

Vincent is a very hard worker and gets along GREAT with everyone. He came to Alausi right in the middle of the festivals so we had alot of fun after work as well!

(Very good )

07/11/2013

Left by Workawayer (Adrian) for host

Victor Brian is an enthusiastic young guy (he will be 25 forever. Quotation) with loads of ideas and a fantastic property to implement them. There's always a lot to do around and we enjoyed the great variety of tasks.
Victor works hard but doesn't mind the occasional beer or night out either. He loves cooking and experimenting with food, not all… read more

(Very good )

04/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian)

Adrian & Carolin stayed at my place for 3 weeks. They are very respectful and hard workers, to the point of perfection! So easy to talk to and gets along with everyone. Oh and I forgot to mention that they are SUPER clean witch to me is a plus, cus I hate cleaning up after other people.
“Hosts from around the world” you would be very lucky to… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Ming & Holly)

I had my place ready for then and they never showed up or left a message.

(No show)

02/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Krzysztof & Marzena)

GREAT PEOPLE!!! Hard working and get's along with everyone. I have a 7 yr old daughter and even she was sad when they left!
!!!!!I wish you the best of luck in your travles!!!!!

(Excellent )

15/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host

I worked on the farm in Alausi for 2 weeks and had a brilliant time there. We would usually work for around 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday with the weekends off. The work was tough but it kept us busy and I helped with a number of tasks including: the rebuilding of a wall, the digging of trenches, the feeding of animals etc. Victor is a really… read more

(Excellent )

30/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Mike stayed on my farm for 2 weeks. He is a VERY hard worker and a really nice guy to talk to. We had great times here in Alausi during work and especially after work when we would all go out.

(Excellent )

03/06/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)

Dan is a very hard worker. You are lucky if this guys comes to your place! VERY easy going and gets along with everyone. I wish he could of stayed more time....

(Excellent )

28/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

I had a great time working with Victor on his farm in Alausi. Our main priority during my two and a half weeks was restoring the stone walls around his property. We finished one section of the wall, but there`s still a section that remains to be restored. The work was 8 hours a day from 8-12 with a lunch break and then from 1-5. Giovanni and… read more

(Excellent )

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