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Sustainable Living Project (Pacific Coast Ecuador)

Have you ever fancied working on a real-life farm? Are you interested in gaining new knowledge and skills regarding crop cultivation, animal care, organic farming, and natural production methods? Then look no further, as Volungo Abroad, along with its partners, offer you the chance to take part in a volunteering program to learn about all these things! Join us to understand more about alternative, sustainable systems, methods of food production and waste management, which all perfectly work with nature, rather than against it. Why not get stuck in to some labor-intensive fun and embrace the outdoors! We have set up “Rio Muchacho” as an Educational Farm, so as a part of your orientation you will experience the “Self-Guided Farm Tour,” visiting our 30 Information Stations.

Image by Olivier Graziano
Art Exhibit

Volunteer Tasks

Duties are split between the morning and afternoon.Typical morning projects focus on agriculture, sowing seeds, planting, weed and pest control, fertilizing, composting, caring for the animals, and recycling of organic and non-organic waste.

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Typical afternoon projects focus on construction, administrative tasks, work within the local community. Duties include: carpentry or construction, mural painting, organization of information panels, maintenance of infrastructure, upkeep of paths and trails, production of foods such as marmalades, sauces and vinegars, communication and social networking (Depending on your skills and interests).

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Working Hours
You will work from Monday to Friday between 8.30am-12pm and 1.30pm-4pm. Wednesday afternoons are “cultural Afternoons” where you are welcome to join a great selection of cultural activities including chocolate making, hikes, shrimp fishing, clay face mask making, crafts with palm seeds and gourds, or just rest in one of the many hammocks and read a book!

Pricing

 

Official Camp dates:

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Start dates every 1st/3rd Sunday of the month
€ 1099,00 – 1st month
€ 1049,00 – 2nd month
€ 999,00 – 3rd month, and after

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Individual camp dates:
+ € 150,00 – Start your placement any Sunday of the month
+ € 250,00 – Chose your own start dates and change them up to 3 times before your trip.*

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*Last date change up to 3 weeks before your departure.

Included Services

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  • Accommodation and food.

  • Pickup from the nearest town.

  • Rubber boots and protective gloves.

  • Pre-arrival welcome pack.

  • Welcome dinner.

  • Complimentary t-shirt.

  • All course materials and activities.

  • 24 hour support.

GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND SOME ROCK SOLID UNDERSTANDING OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING/ FARMING!

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