Permaculture is the future, let's make it the present together!
The experience
Since 2019 we started a regeneration project in the Coast of Ecuador, Yapas Saman Canoa, after having 13 years experience in running a unique Botanical Park and Holistic Center in the Ecuadorian Amazon. The project aims to become a model for environmental recovery, food sovereignty and conservation of areas where the forest has been largely destroyed. It seeks to combine research, training and the development permaculture practices.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 10
Per day
Fee pays for:
Materials for volunteer activities
Description:
It allows us to cover the meals (the 3 meals) and materials
What you get
2 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Between 21 and 40 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Engage in forest regeneration through permaculture and co-create self-sustainability.
This program allows you to learn how to apply permaculture to generate food, enjoy it, and co-create by-products from it. Seek economical alternatives that enable the sustainability of the project and of those who inhabit the space.
Activities & Shift
Weeding, soil improvement, applying techniques for soil improvement and multiplication of microorganisms.
Transform foods into by-products for exchange or to generate income.
Shifts: 8 am to 1 pm.
Rules
Be proactive, committed to the tasks, responsible, and supportive.
Maintain peaceful and constructive communication.
Take time for yourselves, for your personal development and your harmony.