Non-Profit Project Cuenca, Ecuador

5.0
(35 reviews)35

Come help us with our Permaculture Project and Healing Center

Top Host
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Help a sustainable project
32 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Learn about sustainability
32 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature
31 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

US$ 30

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Benefits for travelers

Description

El valor es para cubrir gastos de alimentación.

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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-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 Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
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.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course 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.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
9 weeks

The Experience

We are an NGO permaculture school and ancestral medicine center looking for help in the following areas: - Looking after gardens (planting, weeding, harvesting) - Helping with ancestral medicine ceremonies (preparing medicine, firekeeping, cleaning, etc) - Helping organize classes (supervise, teach, educate) - Marketing (helping with the business side, social media) - Creating spaces, painting murals - Sustainable project development

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Over 18 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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35 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 32 Learning about sustainability
  • 31 Get in touch with nature
  • 28 Developing environmental awareness
  • 26 Immersing in the local culture
  • 25 Meeting locals
  • 20 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 30 15. Life on land
  • 26 3. Good health and well-being
  • 19 13. Climate action
  • 19 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 16 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 15 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 15 17. Partnerships for the goals
Michael

Ecuador

5

It was my first volunteer experience, and I couldn't be more grateful to have chosen this project. David is such a great human being with a clear, amazing goal in life, and he has so much to teach you about permaculture, sustainability, and the local culture

16 days ago

Libby

United States

5

I had a wonderful time at the project. The organization was moving to a bigger place so I was helping things get settled in the new house. I'm excited for the future volunteers that will get to spend time there (and would recommend some warm clothes as it's on a mountain). Even with all the chaos of moving, I always felt welcomed and taken care of by David. Some days, he has business in the city, so I was able to explore a bit of Cuenca on my time off, which was nice! I was also able to attend a firework castle making workshop. I can't wait for the new place to come to life with David's vision!

about 2 months ago

dominik

Switzerland

5

I felt always welcome and accepted at davids place, he is such a good person with a big heart. the place is cosy and calm. thanks a lot david

4 months ago

Marine

France

5

My experience at the project was incredibly enriching and enlightening, especially regarding ancestral medicine. David is such a lovely person and truly passionate about what he does. It is always a pleasure to talk with him and learn from him. A huge thank you again for these two wonderful weeks.

6 months ago

Daniel

United States

5

Volunteering with David was a unique and amazing experience. Waking up in the beautiful environment and drinking a coffee while staring into the quiet mountains was one highlight of my stay. Being around horses, sheep, goats, dogs, and cats is also a plus. The work wasn't difficult and David is great at communicating. The way he talks and expressed his vision makes you believe in it and in him. He is a great person and you will learn a lot from him. I highly recommend this volunteer experience. You'll come in as a volunteer, and leave as a friend and family. Farewell

6 months ago

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