Holistic Center Quito, Ecuador

4.0
13 reviews13

Let's build together a magical community in the Ecuadorian Andes.

Help a sustainable project
This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
7 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
Save to Wishlist

What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Handyman
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.
Learn more
Learn more

What you get

2

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.
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.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.
Worldpackers Insurance
Did something not go as planned? Contact our team.
Learn more
Learn more

The Experience

- Structure building and woodwork: as repair or build from scratch. - Gardening: help with weeding, trimming the trees, mowing the lawn among other things. Planting organic orchards and medicinal-herb greenhouses to empower sustainability - Art projects: we believe in art as the engine to create harmony. We’ll provide the space for artists to create murals, events and workshops open to the community.

Learn more

Additional Fee Required

Volunteers contribute $20 per week to cover expenses for food. (only breakfast and lunch).

Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Under 45 years old
  • Accepts solo applications and also couples and pairs

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Learn more

Availability

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Stay at least
15 days

Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

You can ask things like:

  • a) How was your experience with this host?
  • b) How was your day-to-day routine?
  • c) How much did you spend on this trip?

13 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Holistic Center

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

7 Get in touch with nature

7 Developing environmental awareness

6 Learning about sustainability

4 Developing social awareness

4 Meeting international travelers

4 Meeting locals

Italy

5

Diego is a really kind and true person. I liked the way he was creating a group with all the volunteers, we shared great experiences and emotions together. I truly connected with nature in the Center, it's a wonderful place and a space where to enter deeper in touch with your soul. I really liked the vegan food, the baths, the chants together, the Pambamesa and the cerimonies. Thank you Diego for opening your sacred space to us, for sharing your true self and permit us to do the same.

6 months ago

Italy

5

Wonderful experience! Diego made us feeling at home, giving us the opportunity to express ourselves. It was not only work, but sharing time and experiences together, focusing on the connection with nature. We spent great days with him and the other volunteers and the place is really a place of peace. Gracias Diego!

6 months ago

Germany

2

Since i can find multiple reasons why you should avoid this place and unfortunately cant find a single reason why you should go there my final advise is to look somewhere else save travels & best wishes Ben

7 months ago


DIEGO replied

Esta pareja de alemanes estuvieron 2 días y al tercer día decidieron irse de manera inesperada. A mi modo de ver, simplemente ellos buscaron todos los motivos para no tener que admitir que tomaron una mala decisión al pensar que querían destinar tiempo de su viaje a hacer un voluntariado. Son gente sin experiencia en trabajos de la tierra que se dió cuenta que no necesitan de un voluntariado que los ponga en una situación de incomodidad que los saque de sus altos estándares y expectativas de vida. Es una pena encontrar gente tan mal agradecida con la vida y al mismo tiempo creo que son muy injustas sus reseñas.

Germany

2

Unfortunately, I didn't feel comfortable at all. Mainly because of the accommodation. The pictures on the Worldpackers App, doesn't show the bedroom for the volunteers. We had to sleep in an old garden shed. Our bed was a big pallet with a mattress on top. Inside the shed, it was really cold and clammy. Comparing the accommodation with the hard work (mainly digging with crappie tools) and the 15$ per week, didn't feel fair. There wasn't any yoga classes or holistic therapies offered.

7 months ago

United States

5

I am SO grateful that I experienced the Center. Diego has created such a beautiful space that fosters a connection with nature, others, and above all, yourself. I ended up staying an extra week because I loved it so much. He is an AMAZING vegan cook, and shared his medicinal plants and spiritual ceremonies with us. I learned so much and he helped me meet locals and plan my future travels. It was magical.

9 months ago

View all reviews

About the host

Hosted by DIEGO

Response Rate
This host usually answers to 90% of the messages
Response Time
This host usually writes back in 2 days

Want to know more about this host?

We only provide detailed host information and videos to Members

Become a member

How do Worldpackers trips work?

As a member, you can contact as many hosts and travel safely as many times as you want.

Choose your plan to travel with Worldpackers as many times as you like.

Complete your profile, watch the video lessons in the Academy, and earn certificates to stand out to hosts.

Apply to as many positions as you like, and get in contact with hosts.

If a host thinks you’re a good fit for their position, they’ll pre-approve you.

Get your documents and tickets ready for your volunteer trip.

Confirm your trip to enjoy all of the safety of Worldpackers.

Have a transformative experience and make a positive impact on the world.

If anything doesn’t go as planned with a host, count on WP Insurance and our support team!

After volunteering, you and your host exchange reviews.

With positive reviews, you’ll stand out to hosts and get even more benefits.

Check out all our plans Learn more about how it works