Sharing with lush vegetation and the sea in Daule, Esmeraldas, Ecuador
The experience
We are in a rural area in the Estuary between Muisne and Cojimíes in Esmeraldas, 350 km from Quito. The property faces the sea, covers 2 hectares and has a wide variety of fruit trees, medicinal plants, and timber trees.
The plant inventory conducted in 2020 needs updating, maintenance of the farm, fruit harvesting, production of chocolate and jams, minor repairs, beach cleaning, assistance and proposals
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Se inicia con una inducción para conocer el lugar y su funcionamiento. Se requiere actualizar físicamente el inventario de plantas del 2020, verificando su condición, nombre y estado, podar, quitar malezas, recolección de frutos, preparación de chocolate y mermeladas, además de reparaciones menores que se requieran y diseño de jardines y otras actividades que proponga el voluntario
Activities & Shift
Los voluntarios nos ayudan y acompañan en las tareas diarias, sin un plan diario, sino acorde a lo que se requiera cada día. Además realizan refuerzo escolar a los hijos del cuidador de la finca, de 8 y 6 años.
Rules
No fumar, no tomar y no llegar pasadas las 9pm excepto casos de emergencia