Individual Programs  <  Ecuador
Environmental Work, Organic Farming

This organization needs volunteers to work on various projects, such as reforestation, organic farming, and recycling paper. As a participant, your daily work activities will consist of working in the gardens and greenhouses, as well as teaching English. Volunteers must have an intermediate knowledge of Spanish and you must be in perfect health. Volunteers should be ready to live in rustic but comfortable conditions.

Minimum stay : 1 month
Maximum stay : 3 months
Age limits : 18 to 66 years old
Registration fee: $555 CAD + tax
Participation fee :$350 USD per month ($352 CAD) ***
Registration deadline: 3 months before the departure date
What's included:Pre-departure orientation session, lodging in a cabin, food and technical support*
Language Requirements: English, knowledge of Spanish (as nobody in the community speaks English)

Not included:
   · Plane ticket
   · Insurance
   · Passport
   · Vaccinations
   · Personal expenses / souvenirs
   · Exit tax

*** Exchange rate from May 18th, 2010. For the most recent exchange rates, please consult www.desjardins.com

*Our service includes: detailed and personalized support, plane ticket reservation, visa advice, information about vaccines, a pre-departure orientation day, a participant guide to help with the preparation of your trip, and a confirmation from our partner abroad. The placement is guaranteed or you will be one hundred percent reimbursed.

Other projects in Ecuador
Work Placement in Horticulture and Environmental Conservation
Teaching and Social Projects
Work in a Women's Artisan Cooperative