Sustainable Community Pedro Vicente Maldonado, Ecuador

5.0
(16 reviews)16

Turismo y Arte. Vida Rural

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Immerse yourself in the local culture
7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
7 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

17h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Child Care
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
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What you get

3

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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
20 days
Stay up to
7 weeks

The Experience

Responsable de activar la biblioteca comunitaria: con el préstamo de libros y electrónicos, ayudar en talleres, tareas y juegos o cine. Responsable estará a cargo del registro, la decoración, el apoyo y el descubrimiento acompañado de cada uno de los 5 sitios que componen nuestro proyecto comunitario de turismo y arte. Responsible for activating the library. The position implies responsibility with recording, decorating... in our comunity.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish
  • Between 21 and 56 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Sustainable Community

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 6 Developing social awareness
  • 6 Creating true social impact
  • 5 Learning about sustainability
  • 5 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 4. Quality education
  • 1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 1 15. Life on land

United States

5

Maru is an amazing host. She was always available via Whatsapp to answer my questions about work or personal needs. Working with the kids is really fun and the community as a whole is very supportive. There is lots of opportunities to implement your own ideas, try new things, and take on a leadership role. The work is really adaptable based on the kids' interests and your capacities. The area is also beautiful. Much love to the cat!!

over 2 years ago

Argentina

5

Mi experiencia en la comunidad fue fantástica. Todas las personas con las que se trabaja son increíbles, los niños son una maravilla y la gente de la comunidad es muy amable. A nivel social es una de las experiencias con más impacto que he tenido. Agradezco mucho haber sido parte de este proyecto. Recomiendo 100% este lugar. Muchas gracias por haberme abierto las puertas. 🤍

about 2 months ago

Brazil

5

Fueron 20 días de muchas experiencias! Por el lado social, fue el mejor voluntariado. Por más que la anfitriona gestiona a distancia, todos de la comunidad están involucrados y dispuestos. Por el lado personal, fue el más difícil debido a una conflictiva convivencia con otra voluntaria, pero también fue una oportunidad de aprender a aplicar más la CNV y conocer cómo reacciono en estas situaciones. Lastimosamente eso afectó mí salud emocional y no logré colaborar con toda mí creatividad y dedicación. Ojalá pueda volver en otro momento y ser más útil a ese proyecto qué mucho me encantó. Gracias!!!

over 1 year ago

Portugal

5

Mi experiencia en la comunidad del la comunidad fue increible en muchos aspectos y agradesco a Mariuxi la oportunidad de hacer parte de este projecto. Pude hacer talleres con los niños, pinturas, ensiñar y aprender bastante! Los niños son 5 estrellas muy curiosos y con muchas ganas de aprender. La comunidad me recibo con una sonrisa. Los perritos - Casu y Mimo - que se acercaran de la casa de los voluntarios y se fueran quedando son super cariñosos. A tener en atencion que es un local aislado del pueblo y vive de la energia y de la madurez de cada uno, para compartir y vivir lejos de otras personas.

over 1 year ago

Spain

5

Mi primera experiencia en worldpackers ha sido genial, Marixui es una persona encantadora. El lugar es muy remoto y es perfecto para desconectar de la gran ciudad. Eso sí, te tiene que gustar la comunidad porque sino lo vas a pasar mal. La comunidad increible, a destacar los niños y niñas del lugar, son maravillosos de verdad que recomiendo mucho la experiencia. NO DUDEN EN APUNTARSE EL PROYECTO NECESITA GENTE Y CUALQUIER PERSONA PUEDE APORTAR.

over 1 year ago

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About the host

Hosted by Mariuxi

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Response Time
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13 published videos
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