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Greetings from the Equator...
I am currently looking for volunteers, preferably a couple, whom would be interested in Volunteering in the beautiful and biodiverse Cloud Forest of Mindo, Ecuador and or on the coast of Esmeraldas in the surfing town of Mompiche! Please indicate which location you prefer. Mompiche work exchange is basic maintenance and caretaking of property, cabins, and house in general. Mompiche is located about 5 hours from Mindo and 7-8 hours from the capitol of Quito. Mindo is located 2 hours west of Quito...as you decend from the Andes down towards the coast of Esmeraldas. Its a world class destination known for its unique and abundant flor and fauna not to mention one of if not the most well known bird watching areas of the world. I am finishing up a beautiful space which includes a huge outdoor wooden deck which connects to three bedrooms with queen size beds, full equiped kitchen for serious cooks, cozy dining area living room, two bathrooms including an outdoor stoned walled garden bathroom...all with hot water. My interest is for someone and or a couple whom are interested in taking care of the place, receiving guest that may rent from time to time and most importantely are keen to work on the landscape with gardening, permaculture....for some a dream to put into practice, an open book to create , design, plant, cultivate, and appreciate. Im looking for voluteers who would like to commit long term to realize such a project (permaculture, sustainability, food garden, landscaping, etc...Internet is available to work from home! Fotos upon request for privacy.
paz, amor, y buen salud!
SolTypes of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers would benefit from an experience in Mindo by living in a very beautiful, quiet, and abundant biodiverse place in the world while practicing and implementing a permaculture project, landscaping, etc...
Help
**When you respond to us, please specify which type of help you would like to do from the list and let us know if you have any particular expertise as in gardening, permeculture carpentry, electrical, plumbing, cement-laying, architecture, etc... please let us know.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentAccommodation
Mompiche...either main house or one of the two cabins which includes queen size bed, private bathroom and kitchen plus living room and or deck pace. Wifi as well.
What else ...
Mindo is a world class bird watching destination. There are numerous hikes to waterfalls, rivers, birdwatching trails, etc...From June until November its the summer season with blue skys in general! Pleasant peaceful town with good food, restaurants, markets, craft shopping, and other comforts of a town. Its an easy 2 hours bus ride from Quito northern bus terminal of Carcelen.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Internet can be available if interested for long term volunteers.
Space for parking camper vans
I have plenty of space for a camper or van!
Can possibly accept pets
Pet friendly!
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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I got to spend a few days with Sol on both ends of his surf trip and he has such a kind,… read more
Mompiche is heaven on earth. I really enjoyed this little village… read more
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I got to spend a few days with Sol on both ends of his surf trip and he has such a kind,… read more
Mompiche is heaven on earth. I really enjoyed this little village… read more
The way to Mompiche passed quickly chatting and was full of fructuous advices and knowledge about the region.
Hope we meet next year on… read more
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Sol y Laura
Sol and Laura were great hosts, we had our own space in the outside kitchen, which was a… read more
Sol y Laura