Volunteer at a sustainable community in the tropical dry forest of Guayaquil, Ecuador

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  Description

  We are an NGO located in the tropical dry forest in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on a 100-hectare land, we combine protected forest areas with a community designed under a permacultural system.
  Our name, which means in the native Quechua language: "Harmonious coexistence between humans and nature", reflects our mission of creating a habitat that allows the sustainable development of communities in a respectful manner, preserving biodiversity and the environment.
  
  What will you find here?
  
  • Protected forest.
  • Hotel house. Suites.
  • Communal house for volunteers.
  • Restaurant. (Offers conscious eating; fresh, unprocessed foods prepared under the “From the garden to the table” concept.)
  • Camping space and campfire.
  • Healing Center.
  • Community school. (Soon)
  • Community garden.
  • Carpentry shop.
  • Farm animals.
  • Gift shop. (Soon)
  • Private homes.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Light maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will have the opportunity to:
  
  - Learn about permaculture and sustainable construction.
  - Engage in cooking and learn about conscious and organic nutrition alongside a professional chef specialized in pre-Columbian cuisine.
  - Explore and engage in ancestral practices and discussions led by authentic representatives of indigenous peoples from the Americas.
  - Access trails that lead to wonderful waterfalls.
  - Learn about the flora and fauna of the Ecuadorian dry tropical forest.
  - Care for and maintain an organic garden.
  - Woodworking.
  - Participate in the construction of structures made with natural materials and sustainable systems.
  - Care for farm animals.
  - Learn and practice the Spanish language.
  - Connect with people from different backgrounds.
  - Connect and heal through nature.

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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

  Hi! We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with the construction and maintenance of our project.
  
  We are currently building a Montessori school for local children and need volunteers to assist in developing an educational program. If you have a background in education and relevant experience, we’d love to hear from you!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Spanish: Fluent
  English: 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

  Volunteers can stay in our guesthouse, which is divided into two rooms, one for men and one for women. Each room has its private bathroom with a shower and toilet facilities.
  
  Meals are provided by us at no additional cost.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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