Media & Nature — Help Us Bring Paradise to the World
The experience
Help us capture and communicate life at Amaroo through photography, video, storytelling, website content and social media. Document the land, projects, people and everyday experiences while helping us share the Sanctuary with the wider world.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Content Writer:
Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
Photography:
Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
Video Making:
Create, edit and publish digital videos.
Social Media:
Maintain and update social media channels.
Additional fee required
Amount:
US$ 3
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers and Donation to project
Description:
A small contribution of US$3 per day helps us cover volunteer-related expenses and supports the ongoing development of Amaroo Sanctuary. Part of this contribution goes toward improving the volunteer experience, while the remainder supports the project and its activities.
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 Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
Between 21 and 55 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Amaroo Sanctuary is a regenerative living and cultural-exchange project in the Chocó Andino of Ecuador.
We host up to two international volunteers for a three-week immersive exchange.
The experience combines agroecology, land stewardship, creative projects, hospitality, and community.
The first week focuses on integration and cultural exchange, followed by two weeks of active project participation.
Volunteers share their skills, learn from the local team, and contribute to the ongoing development of the Sanctuary.
Activities & Shift
5 days/week**, with flexible schedules.
Gardening, agroecology, maintenance & land stewardship.
Creative projects, art, signage & beautification.
Week 1: integration & orientation; Weeks 2–3: active project work.