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🌿🏡 Casa Podocarpus: Connect with Nature and Discover Southern Ecuador


The experience

Casa Podocarpus is a nature-inspired retreat in southern Ecuador, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and the peaceful atmosphere of the countryside. It's the perfect place to slow down, reconnect with nature and share meaningful experiences with people from around the world. As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our space, and become part of a welcoming community while discovering the beauty of Ecuador.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens


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.

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.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Between 18 and 55 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Volunteers will support us with gardening, caring for plants, maintaining green areas, and helping with general tasks around the quinta (country property). Activities may also include organizing outdoor spaces, basic maintenance, cleaning shared areas, and assisting with small improvement projects.


Activities & Shift

We are looking for enthusiastic, responsible people who enjoy working outdoors, learning new skills, and contributing to a welcoming environment. No special experience is required, just a positive attitude, willingness to help, and respect for nature and the property.