MULTI DYNAMIC FARM
Work in diverse areas such as reforestation, permaculture and community organization while living in a farm where the animals live free.
The project
Work in diverse areas such as reforestation, permaculture and community organization.
You´ll live on a farm with an amazing view and weather, where the animals live free and also you´ll be able to hang out with volunteers and interns from the whole world.
This awesome project wants to take of just the necessary of nature, with respect, either animals and plants, such as near communities.
Learn a bit of organic products elaboration, like shampoo, vegetal oil or soap.
They take their organic, stress and cruelty free products to the store in Quito once a week.!
Dates/Length
Project available year-round.
Volunteer: 2 weeks to 6 months
Internship: 12 weeks to 6 months
Costs
2 weeks – $1750
1 month – $2300
2 months – $3400
3 months – $4500
Each extra week – $275
Location details
The project location is the Cloud forest. Accommodation is at ecological cabin at the project, includes 2 meals per day: breakfast and dinner
Requirements
Spanish level: Independent user B1. Must be 18 and over, with valid passport and health insurance
Itinerary Sample
Mondays to Fridays:
7:00 feeding the animals
7:30 breakfast
8:30 programing of the day, organic farming.
12:40 – 14:00 lunch
14:00 ecological restoration
17:00 activities with the community (optional)
19:00 dinner
Role of the volunteer
Support the activities of the farm in the area you will work on (or in general if you want), like feeding animals, planting, harvesting, preparing and applying organic fertilizer, taking the products to the store in Quito once a week.
Skills required
Applicants should be opened, flexible, open mind and eager to learn about a different lifestyle. Nature lover is a must! Keep in mind you will be living in a farm, with no wi-fi or luxuries.
What’s Included?
Accomodation
Available during the length of the project (Either at the project or local homestay families with 2 meals included)
Transfer from Quito to project
Cellphone
Local cell phone is included with a refundable deposit of $50
Aiport pick-up
EcuaExplora staff ready to transport you
Support 24 hours
On the ground EcuaExplora staff available
First weekend accomodation
In a hostal in Quito with breakfast
Orientation
(includes city tour and lunch)
Not Included
Health insurance (REQUIRED)
Meals not specified
Transportation to/from the homestay to the project each day
Optional extras
Add $60 per week for 6 hours Spanish classes if in Quito.