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The Ugshapamba Pollinator Sanctuary is a regenerative conservation initiative in Machachi, Ecuador, dedicated to restoring habitat for bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators. Through ecological restoration, native flowering species, environmental education, research, and community engagement, the project supports biodiversity, strengthens ecosystem resilience, and helps secure the pollination services essential for food systems and human
25 hours of help per week
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Amount: US$ 10 Per day
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers
Description: Tools, firewood, and facilities. It covers your lunch every day of the week.
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.
Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Between 18 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
The Ugshapamba Pollinator Sanctuary is a regenerative conservation initiative in Machachi, Ecuador, dedicated to restoring habitat for bees, butterflies, and other native pollinators. Through Worldpackers, volunteers can join this mission by supporting ecological restoration, planting and caring for native flowering species, assisting with environmental education activities, contributing to research and monitoring efforts, and participating in community engagement projects. This hands-on experience allows travelers to learn about conservation, sustainable land management, and pollinator protection while making a meaningful contribution to local biodiversity and ecosystem resilience.
Daily Activities
Forest care: Participate in regeneration by planting, digging, mulching, pruning, and maintaining healthy growth 1 hectare of forest.
Garden work: Support the vegetable garden with planting, weeding, and nurturing crops.
Schedule
Morning (3 hours):Forest regeneration — planting, digging, mulching, pruning.
Afternoon (2 hour): Garden and trail care — tending crops, marking trees and paths.
We will be starting gardens.
Keep tools in place always
Respect the space with o loud noise music or smoke
Alcohol strictly prohibited
Sometimes the work may bee longer and other days shorter
