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Organic Farm & Sustainable Tourism

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2 - 24 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Get more passionate about sustainability and learn the benefits of sustainable farming and a more sustainable lifestyle
  • Learn more about how to use our natural resources in a eco conscious way
  • Cultivate a profound appreciation for diverse cultures and countries, broadening your global perspective

Highlights

  • Get more passionate about sustainability and learn the benefits of sustainable farming and a more sustainable lifestyle
  • Learn more about how to use our natural resources in a eco conscious way
  • Cultivate a profound appreciation for diverse cultures and countries, broadening your global perspective
  • Boost your CV with international volunteer experience showcasing your commitment to positive change and adaptability to different environments
  • Visit Ecuador, a country that is known for its interesting culture, historic sights and breathtaking landscapes

  • Je hoeft nog niets te betalen

    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Learn more about sustainability! The eco-farm offers everything to switch off from hectic everyday life, to get to know a completely new world. Find yourself and let go!

    The 10-hectare organic farm in the mountains of Ecuador is much more than that. Here you will find a wonderful ecological place where volunteers and tourists do not exploit nature, but observe it very closely and live according to its rules. The organic farm is located in the middle of magnificent ...

    Over het programma

    The 10-hectare organic farm in the mountains of Ecuador is much more than that. Here you will find a wonderful ecological place where volunteers and tourists do not exploit nature, but observe it very closely and live according to its rules. The organic farm is located in the middle of magnificent landscapes close to the Pacific coast of Ecuador with its dream beaches. The farm runs an eco-tourism project and hosts guests from Ecuador and abroad.

    The owners, from New Zealand and Ecuador, are real experts in sustainable agriculture and tourism. Together they have created this oasis that fascinates guests from all over the world. They also run an environmental education project, to teach next generations about sustainable agriculture and environmental protection. 

    You are in the right place on this organic farm if you can tackle things firmly if you are ready to embrace new things, enjoy getting to know other people and are willing to learn from them. While doing agricultural work, you will learn a lot about sustainable planting methods and environmental conservation. While attending tourists or local guests you can teach and learn - in any case, you get out of your comfort zone and immerse yourself in a completely new reality of life. This volunteer experience will broaden your horizon and probably shift one or the other priority.

    On the farm’s property, you will find typical local forests, orchards, pastures, alternative energy models, rotation areas for the rearing of large and small animals, holiday homes for tourists, communal accommodation, a large open-air kitchen, and cozy hammocks. 

    The eco-farm offers everything to switch off from hectic everyday life, to get to know a completely new world, and to find yourself. As if that weren't enough, wonderful beaches at the Pacific are only a few kilometers away.

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    When volunteering on the organic farm you will have a wide range of tasks. The responsibilities are redistributed on a weekly basis. You can indicate preferences if you are particularly interested in a work area. 

    The working day on the farm is around 7 hours. The sun rises early in Ecuador and so ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    When volunteering on the organic farm you will have a wide range of tasks. The responsibilities are redistributed on a weekly basis. You can indicate preferences if you are particularly interested in a work area. 

    The working day on the farm is around 7 hours. The sun rises early in Ecuador and so does the workday. Before breakfast, volunteers help to water the plants and, if necessary, harvest some fruits for breakfast. The well-deserved breakfast at 7:30 a.m. tastes even better after this morning routine. 

    The second morning shift is all about farming and planting: sowing, transplanting, composting, weeding and so on. The volunteers work hand in hand with the farm staff and the owner's family and are guided by an experienced person in the respective task.

    The afternoon work revolves around the various projects: community work, arts / crafts, teaching, gardening, maintenance and construction projects ... there is something for everyone. At about 4 pm, work is over and everyone can enjoy their free time. On some days there are cultural offers or film evenings for the volunteers.

    Possible tasks on this farm stay in Ecuador can be:

    • Participation in sowing, planting, watering and fertilizing the plants
    • Helping with weed and pest control
    • Helping with the compost production
    • Supporting with feeding and caring for the animals
    • Participation in the production of honey
    • Participation in the harvest
    • Supporting maintenance and construction work on buildings
    • Assisting with the maintenance of the trails and gardens
    • Participation in the creation of new gardens
    • Participation in PR and fundraising measures
    • Updating social networks
    • Art projects
    • Collaboration in the environmental school
    • English classes for locals
    • Tutoring for children in the community
    • Attending tourists and day guests
    • Other tasks that may arise

    Note: The tasks may vary. They depend on factors such as the number of volunteers, season, current needs of the project, as well as self-motivation. Not every volunteer may be fully involved in all these tasks.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    The organic farm is located close to the Pacific coast, about 400 km west of Quito, the country's capital. The region is characterized by hills covered with forests and agricultural land. Here you can immerse yourself in the authentic rural life of Ecuador, where the distances are longer, the clocks ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    The organic farm is located close to the Pacific coast, about 400 km west of Quito, the country's capital. The region is characterized by hills covered with forests and agricultural land. Here you can immerse yourself in the authentic rural life of Ecuador, where the distances are longer, the clocks tick more slowly and the priorities are completely different than in hectic, modern cities.

    The lovely town of Canoa beach is only a few kilometers away. So on days off you can unwind on the beach, plunge into the waves or take surfing lessons. At the weekend there is also some nightlife in the bars and salsa clubs.

    The nearest bigger city, Bahía de Caraquez, is further south of Canoa on the Pacific, about 37 km from the farm. Bahía de Caraquez is a modern holiday resort popular with tourists from the capital with very good infrastructure, a beautiful beach and surrounding forests.

    There are also a number of walks that can be done upstream from the farm or to Canoa through the mountains or other nearby towns and beaches. Canoa offers paragliding, horse riding on the beach, cycling, surfing lessons. Special features are the peaceful sunsets and the rich seafood food.

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau) ou Spaans (basis niveau)

    Vereiste documenten

    CV and Volunteer Questionnaire

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 07:30 - 16:00

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    • Shared room in Volunteer House
    • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    • Airport pick-up in Quito and overnight stay in Quito*
    • Advice from our experienced staff
    • On-going support via WhatsApp, phone or mail
    • Elaboration of your application profile in Spanish
    • Your placement in the volunteer project
    • Pre-departure information
    • Packing list
    • Country handbook
    • Intercultural guide
    • Orientation upon arrival
    • On-site volunteer coordinator
    • 24/7 emergency number
    • Advice on travel insurance
    • Certificate of participation
    * The costs for the bus ticket from Quito to the project site are not included.

    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Mariscal Sucre International Airport

    Important: The check-in at the farm is always on a Monday. Your arrival to Quito must be on Sunday or earlier as all volunteers will take part in an orientation meeting with our local team in Quito. The airport pick-up and homestay accommodation (twin room with breakfast, lunch, dinner) is included in the program. You can still arrive on any day of the week, but please keep in mind that you will need to stay in Quito until Monday when you can continue the trip to the farm.

    Accomodatie

    While volunteering on the organic farm in Ecuador, you will live in a shared room in the volunteer house with shared bathrooms. Like all buildings on the farm, the Volunteer House is a rustic, but very functional and beautifully designed, wooden structure. The toilets are compost toilets and the water for the shower is heated with solar energy. 

    You are asked to only use biodegradable shampoo and detergent on the farm and therefore bring them with you, as the farm depends on filtered rainwater and its own water treatment. For a small fee, you can also have your things washed and buy eco-shampoo on site.

    There is internet on the farm that you can use outside of working hours.

    Eten & Drank

    The farm stay includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner - and in this case most of the food comes straight to the table from the farm's garden. You will probably even harvest your lunch yourself one morning.

    Internet toegang

    Makkelijke toegang op de project site
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    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Ecuador. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Ecuador biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Ecuador dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Ecuador. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    Check-in at the project site is always on a Monday. Always full weeks are charged from Monday to Sunday, independent if you stay the 7 days or less. Volunteers need to start the program with an orientation session in Quito with the volunteer coordinator. Overnight stay (s) in Quito in a Homestay (twin room with breakfast, lunch and dinner) is included. 

    Therefore, please consider that the minimum stay is 2 weeks + 1 day!

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    Programmakosten

    $365 per week 2 - 24 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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    Duurtijd

    2 - 24 weken

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    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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