Immerse yourself in community life and reconnect with nature in the heart of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  Welcome to our finca in the rural landscape of Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Ecuador!
  
  We live and work in close connection with nature, the land, and the community around us. Guided by the principles of Analog Forestry, we focus on restoring ecosystems and protecting biodiversity. Here you’ll learn about different methods of ecosystem restoration, especially Analog Forestry, as we actively regenerate new forests and strengthen existing ones. Our land includes conservation areas, an arboretum, multi-crop zones (featuring cacao and mangosteen), and a food forest.
  
  We also work closely with local farmers, women-led initiatives, and national and international networks, all committed to biodiversity conservation, reforestation, and sustainable livelihoods. As part of the Forest School network, we host community activities like bird-watching trips, composting workshops, English classes, movie nights, and more — especially for local youth.
  
  We’re looking for volunteers who want to reconnect with nature, contribute their skills, and become part of daily life here. Whether you have experience in gardening, eco-building, teaching, art, cooking, or simply a willingness to help and learn, you’ll find a place to contribute.
  
  But it’s not all work and no play! Whether you're into hiking or birdwatching, kayaking, playing ping pong, or simply relaxing in one of our hammocks with a good book, there’s plenty to enjoy. We also share the space with some friendly animals, adding to the diverse life here. Your safety is important to us - our team is WAFA certified, meaning we’re fully trained to provide first aid in the forest. So, rest assured, you’ll be in good hands during your stay.
  
  We look forward to welcoming you!
  
  
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  PLEASE NOTE: we can only accept volunteers who stay for THREE WEEKS or longer. It takes time to settle in, get familiar with Analog Forestry, and find your own small project on the finca. A longer stay makes the experience much more meaningful for both you and the community.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Trabalho beneficente

  Projetos artísticos

  Prática de idiomas

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Ensino

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Hotelaria/turismo

  Manutenção geral
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  Interesses

  

  Trabalho beneficente

  

  Tecnologia

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Fazenda

  

  Escrever

  

  Desenho e pintura

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Livros

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Arte e design

  

  Idiomas

  

  Fotografia

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Dança

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Atividades ao ar livre
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  Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

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  O que é isso?
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  - We are an experimental and demonstrative project for the international Analog Forestry network - you'll experience lots of practical skills and not just theory.
  - We are one of the first private protected areas in Santo Domingo
  - There's lots of (metaphorical and physical) room for creativity and personal development here - if there's any specific project you would like to do (e.g. gardening, build something cool with bamboo, paint a mural, offer a workshop, create new recipes...), let us know and we'll see how we can make it happen!

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

  Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

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  Ajuda

  Our project has been dedicated to forest regeneration for the past 10 years, and now we’re embarking on a journey of community development and eco-tourism. To make this vision a reality, we’re looking for some extra hands and creative minds to join us.
  
  We’re specifically seeking help from:
  - Architects, bio-builders, landscapers, and designers to help us shape sustainable and beautiful spaces.
  - Industrial engineers, cooks, or chefs, and anyone with skills in adding value to natural products. (This isn’t for paying customers—it’s all about enhancing our food processes and sustainability.)
  
  We also welcome anyone eager to learn about forestry and gardening: Whether you’re experienced or just curious, we’d love to have you join us in getting your hands dirty and helping out with gardening and building an analog forest.
  
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  PLEASE NOTE: we can only accept volunteers who stay for THREE WEEKS or longer. It takes time to settle in, get familiar with us, and find your own small project on the finca. A longer stay makes the experience much more meaningful for both you and the community.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Espanhol: Fluente
  Inglês: Intermediário

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  Here you can practice Spanish, and we are interested in practicing our English as well.
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  Acomodação

  We have one fully equipped dormitory with 4 beds and it's own bathroom. Additionally, we have two rooms especially for couples and an extra bathroom (shared only during the day). In both cases, you will have full access to the general shared kitchen.
  
  We offer accommodation and three daily meals during weekdays and can adapt to a vegetarian or vegan diet. On the weekends, you will need to cook for yourself (though we will provide you with veggies and basic ingredients like rice).
  
  And of course, you can pick all the fruit you want from the finca during the day :)

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  Algo mais...

  We love welcoming volunteers and are grateful for the experiences we've shared. Since opening our doors a few years ago, we've hosted over 100 volunteers who have helped shape our approach to restorative agriculture and conscious farming. Thanks to their passion and hard work, our food forests have grown and evolved — and now we’re excited to take the project even further. We’d love for you to be part of it!

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  We work remotely too and heavily rely on good WiFi, so you can count on that ;-) We also have solar panels to ensure WiFi connection even during power cuts. There's a few sitting areas you can use to work.

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  We have space for a van or two, so feel free to ask anything in that manner.

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  Pode aceitar animais

  We can accept people with pets, but they have to be social because we have a dog, a donkey and a few ducks running around the finca. Also, to ensure the safety of wildlife especially during the nighttime, you need to be able to guarantee they won't go hunting at nighttime (e.g. keep them chained or comparable).

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