Permaculture project Malchingui, Ecuador

5.0
(33 reviews)33

Share in a community and discover other ways of living

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
29 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Learn about sustainability
32 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature
31 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Needs help immediately
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.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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
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$ 5

Per day

Fee pays for

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Description

The donation helps us cover part of the food expenses. It also allows us to give scholarships to volunteers with limited resources.

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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.
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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

We offer you a community space to share with other travelers, learn about gardening, permaculture, and bioconstruction, while making friends and feeling at home.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • Between 18 and 80 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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33 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 32 Learning about sustainability
  • 31 Get in touch with nature
  • 29 Meeting international travelers
  • 28 Developing environmental awareness
  • 18 Meeting locals
  • 18 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 28 13. Climate action
  • 24 3. Good health and well-being
  • 24 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Liam

Canada

5

My experience at the project has been nothing but extraordinary—I 100% recommend this experience to other travellers who are afforded the same opportunity! I'm actually staying an additional 2+ weeks past my initial plan. Everything here, from the delicious vegan food, the quaint community buildings (like the caracola and the main house), the blooming wildlife, and the fantastic residents and volunteers I have come to know have made my experience absolutely amazing! The work is very rewarding and there's always something new to get up to each day. Many thanks to the project family

5 days ago

Libby

United States

5

This place was my first time volunteering and was the perfect place to start. I learned so much about permaculture and enjoyed the company of the permanent residents as well as the other volunteers. There was plenty of work to do but things were never difficult so getting to da variety of tasks helped me understand how this place functions as an entire system. I did a day trip to some hot springs with Nikki and some other volunteers which was amazing. She took great care of us!

2 months ago

Jelena

Montenegro

5

Volunteering at the project was my first, and at the same time the most beautiful volunteering traveling experience I could have imagined. Welcomed by the hosts who are each a wonderful person full of amazing life experience and knowledge, I was immersed in the community life with other unique volunteers from all over the world. Enjoyed every working day, working with land, soil, plants, helping maintain the authentic buildings which are a work of art, while in the free time learning to dance, cook, play the guitar, draw, and whatever the other volunteers or hosts are willing to share

2 months ago

dominik

Switzerland

5

I was volunteering for two weeks at the project and i learned a lot about community life, gardening and communication. i was happy to cook for everyone and try out new recipes :) its a lovely place and its super well organized. thanks to all at the project for this experience and i wish you all the best

5 months ago

Janna

Germany

5

The project is a really special place. From the moment I arrived, I felt welcome. All the community members are open and friendly. They support you whenever they can. My tasks were very varied and I learned plenty of different things during my stay. The specified working hours are always adhered to, so that you have enough time to explore the area and the surrounding cities. I enjoyed every day in the community and would definitely recommend it. I really hope to come back one day!

11 months ago

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