Social Project Quito, Ecuador

4.0
(5 reviews)5

🎭🌍 Experience Afro-Ecuadorian Culture in Quito

Help a sustainable project
4 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Make a real social impact
5 travelers really felt their social impact working with this host
Connect with the locals
5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Become part of Casa Cultural Martina Carrillo, a unique cultural project in Quito, Ecuador, dedicated to preserving and celebrating Afro-Ecuadorian heritage. Live an authentic cultural exchange while supporting meaningful community initiatives, learning about local traditions, and sharing unforgettable experiences in a welcoming and inspiring environment. ✨🎢

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Social Project

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Creating true social impact
  • 5 Meeting locals
  • 4 Developing social awareness
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
  • 2 Practicing Spanish
  • 2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 2 3. Good health and well-being
  • 2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Dal

Ecuador

1

My experience had positive aspects, especially learning about the project and afro-ecuadorian culture, but the position advertised as kitchen hand mainly involved washing dishes for 5 hours with cold water, when i arrived the bed slats were out of place and i had to fix them myself, although i asked what food i could eat, i was told i could not eat certain things, on a sunday when the restaurant was closed and volunteers were off, i was asked to sweep the entire upstairs floor, future volunteers should clarify duties, food, days off and accommodation beforehand

about 1 month ago

Elmira

Russia

5

It's a wonderful place to volunteer, I'm glad I chose it. My task was to help in the kitchen. A month flew by in no time ✨
I learned a lot about the local cuisine, culture, and history.

12 days ago

Vanesa

Argentina

5

My experience at Casa Martina was beautiful, since I was able to get to know Afro-American culture, its food and its dances. I felt very comfortable and safe. I loved its customs. Without a doubt I would return. Thanks Viki for everything and your mom with affection Vaneβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈπŸ™ŒπŸ½ I love Ecuador πŸ₯°πŸ₯°πŸ₯° haha and the karaoke, haha

24 days ago


Vicky replied

Vane, thank you very much for your kind words and for having shared this experience with us. ❀️ We’re very glad you felt comfortable and safe in the House, and that you’re taking lovely memories of our culture, our food, our dances, and, of course, karaoke! πŸ˜‚πŸ₯° My mom and I are sending you a big hug with lots of affection. This will always be your home in Ecuador! May you continue enjoying your travels and carry that good vibe with you wherever you go. β€οΈπŸ™ŒπŸ½

Luciano Gabriel

Argentina

5

An incredible experience, the truth is that you feel very comfortable at all times, the work was super simple and with flexibility to my schedule and above all the quality of people who are Vicky and her mom who make you feel part of it at all times, in addition to the food being very tasty! Highly recommended to go to the Carrillo project!

about 1 month ago

Gabriela

Brazil

5

Casa de Cultura Carrillo project is a precious jewel in the middle of Quito, an extremely important space for the diffusion, production and nourishment of Afro-Ecuadorian culture. It was a great pleasure to be able to be part of the project for a few weeks and it was exactly like that: being part of it. Vicky is a great cultural manager and an active agent in the territories. I learned a lot from her about the Ecuadorian Black movement, about Afro-Ecuadorian culture and about the ancestry of her people. I will miss the project! Thank you for everything.

about 2 months ago

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