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We are an international non-profit 501(C)(3) Registered in the State of Maryland , USA in which works in Conservation , leadership education, and Agro-Ecological Transitioning. Here in the Republic of Ecuador we have our areas of Work in the Province of Loja, Ecuador where we are opening up and inviting different types of Volunteers and professionals , and families to join in this effort to work in the field with locals to mobilize conscious practices of agronomy and riparian system awareness.
Our Non profit holds Convenios with The Ministry of Education , The District of Loja - The local City and municipal Government , The University National de Loja and other local associations in the State.
Our non Profit will immerse you in to a family experience in which as a researcher you can collect or assist in the collection of data in which justifies impact analysis / Evaluation and existing monitoring programs in Specific programs in the area.
Depending on your experience and profile and goals we will be able to pair you with a family or some of the local students to work together in a one of a kind experience here in the tropical highlands of Ecuador.
* Important to know at least an intermediate level of Spanish for immersive engagement. Lower levels are still welcome, however in our experience with international students and volunteers, the level of engagement varies and will feel a little awkward and out of place.
* We Require a minimum of one month volunteering , depending on the project it requires a lot of training time and resources to take on a volunteer and guarantee a wonderful and enriching experience all around. One month volunteers are mostly helping in a farm exchange , However volunteers and professionals who Stay for a greater period than three months will get to see and understand the mechanics and operations of international grassroots development work.
We highly recommend specialist professionals to apply their experience and knowledge in these dynamic and fascinating areas of work in which we develop.
You will be intrigued with your reception and stay , here you will have a low key experience of a lifetime , and we encourage passionate engaging youth and professionals who like to interact and exchange with locals , real locals , on a significant and manful level to share culture virtue , perspective and insight towards happy healthy and meaningful life.
We also make a special invitation to families looking to have a family exchange as well. We have seen great impacts in the mix of national and international children sharing and playing together in rural communities and the exchange between families are always so profound and of value. Please contact us for more information if you are a family , more than a volunteering experience , this is something that harvest incredible value on the human level , we have seen how grateful and happy families are for the chance and experience on this end.
Our support staff includes general secretaries , anthropologists , social workers , lawyers , environmental engineers , Biologist. The Model Family's we work with and support are change agents that provide pillars of support for community development indicatives and reinforce the change theory being applied.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Elderly Companionship
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Being a Volunteer with us in Ecuador will be an unparalleled experience of a lifetime. Really. We want to attract special motivated professionals from all walks of life to experience a glimpse of this grassroots work in areas sprouting with possibility and hope.
We want to invite motivated and motivating individuals who embody the change they want to see in the world. You as a Volunteer will have the opportunity to live with local rural family and undertake specific challenges hands on with and along side them , viewing and living the process and evolution through the cycles of change that community development work places its roots.
Be ready to send us a brief resume or curriculum of your work so we can best suit you and your profile to our elected areas and model families with which we work.
Help
The "help" we solicit is diverse from specialized hands , we welcome people from different backgrounds who can stay and engage with local populists and youth to develop meaningful relationships on the local level.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
you will either have your own loft , room , or bedroom depending on the area of work you will be allocated in, some photos are included. Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner will be provided from the family you will be staying with. You will have access to a kitchen and a farm with medicinal plants and herbs. You are welcome to share food and diet preferences and can accommodate you accordingly
What else ...
there are many attractions for trekking and waterfall goings , and spelunking as well you are a city away from vilcabamba , malacatos and the city center of Loja.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week - Weekends are free to explore the surrounding Beautiful Cities and Wildscapes
