Eco Lodge Ahuano, Ecuador

5.0
36 reviews36

General tasks in the Amazon Rainforest! =)

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Connect with nature
10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
7 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

28h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Tour Guide
Organize and lead tours around the city.
Administration
Help with booking systems and payments.
Bartending
Make and serve drinks and help maintain the beverages inventory.
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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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
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Availability

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Stay at least
30 days
Stay up to
45 days

The Experience

• Tour Guide translator • Reception • Cleaning. 28 hours/week • 2 days off/week • 4 - 12weeks We are a small eco lodge. Always we need hands in the administration to help us with English to assist our guests. Volunteers will help cleaning, cleaning rooms, provide the information and receptionist, English translators in the tours when required. Couples are welcome here!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
  • Over 25 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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36 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 10 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Meeting international travelers
  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Developing environmental awareness
  • 6 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 1 15. Life on land

Brazil

5

My experience at the lodge was unforgettable. I had the opportunity to learn about the local culture and also the fauna and flora. The host offers daily the lodge tours that are simply fascinating. The meals served are delicious. And I was lucky enough to have a suite room all to myself. Honestly the benefits this host offers are better than a volunteer could ask for. There were some days with bigger clientele that I worked more than expected but it is acceptable taking into account the benefits granted by the host. Gracias Agustín, Beto, Indira, Sindy, Diana e Roberth por todo ❤️

3 months ago


Agustín replied

Gracias Millena por todo tu tiempo! Te deseamos lo mejor para ti...

Austria

5

I had an incredible experience volunteering at the lodge. The team is wonderful and the Lodge is surrounded by nature and animals. One of my favorite part was helping with translation at the tours that take place 2 times a day. My Spanish improved by a lot and I learned so much about the rainforest, different plants and their functions, animals and the Kichwa culture. Besides the tours are fun and diverse. Since the lodge is quite small the contact to the tourists is very personal which creates a great atmosphere. Food is amazing and there is a lot to explore as well as the option to relax.

11 months ago

Italy

3

The place it's amazing and also the people who work there. Augustin it's a wonderful person and make the stay really enjoyable! The most interesting part is partecipating in the activities, but it's not always possible, and if you staying at the lodge is relaxing but can also be boring. The work hours are not always respected and for the day off you have to ask otherwise you won't have. Unfortunately for some days I had to work more because I was the only volonteer there.

19 days ago

United States

5

Volunteering at the lodge was an amazing, peaceful experience and opened my eyes to many different things. Agustin is a very nice guy and the staff are great as well.

almost 2 years ago


Agustín replied

Thanks a lot Pun, we had a great time with you. We will miss you!

Malaysia

4

I stayed for 3 weeks, had 2-3 days off, for half of the time I worked 10-12 hrs each day, and the rest 4-5 hrs per day. The hours depend on how many guests and volunteers there are. The room for volunteer was decent, the food was great. The main tasks were to help serve 3 meals, clean up afterward, and translate for guests who don't speak Spanish. The tours were fun. I learned SO much from the amazing staff, Roberto, Indi and Diana. Overall, it was a fruitful and interesting experience, the downside was the long hours. I suggest talking to Agustin in advance to see if it's smth you're ok with.

over 1 year ago

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