“QHAWANA” ECOLOGICAL PROJECT | QHPECH | 2024-12-01 - 2025-12-31 | AGRI,CULT,MANU | Age: 18 - 70

Located in the Huambaló Parish in the southern part of the Province of Tungurahua, 7 km from the city of Pelileo, it has a population of 7,862 inhabitants (INEC-2010). Agricultural production is considered one of the largest economic activities for the Parish, the production of potatoes, white onions and corn has been enhanced for a long time. We have a project to work in the La Florida community, which is located in the lower area of Huambaló with the modernization of irrigation and the diversification of crops, taking advantage of the fact that this area is one of the most productive in the Parish, in the central area of Huambaló work will be done implementing fruit orchards. The volunteer activities are as follows: - To feed domestic animals, like horses, rabbits, chickens etc. - Cleaning - Gardening – Permaculture – sowing and harvesting - Community work - Teaching basic English in the community - Carpentry – cabinetmaking – carving process - Equine therapy - Cultural activities with the children with special children - Sale products in the Agro fair. Type: Permanent.: From January 2nd to December 23rd of every year Age: Older than 18. Language: Spanish is necessary and English. Minimmum time of participation: 12 weeks Schedule: Monday to Fridays 2 days off Program fee: 1350,00 USD, must be paid at your arrival, before going to the project. Cost includes: Twelve weeks of accommodation in the volunteer house, three meals breakfast, lunch and dinner and internet access after 16:00 hours, laundry facilities. Cost does not include: Any kind of transportation, bottled water, extra food and beverages. What to bring: Long trousers, long sleeves T-shirts, towel, rain jacket, cap, rubber boots, items for personal hygiene, swimsuit, sunblock, mosquito repellent etc. PUBLIC SERVICES: There is current water, electricity, laundry facilities.

Work: The volunteer activities are as follows: - To feed domestic animals, like horses, rabbits, chickens etc. - Cleaning - Gardening – Permaculture – sowing and harvesting - Community work - Teaching basic English in the community - Carpentry – cabinetmaking – carving process - Equine therapy - Cultural activities with the children with special children - Sale products in the Agro fair.

Accomodation and food: Accommodation: In a modest volunteer house, in rooms dobles. Three meals per day

Location: PelileoProvinceofTungurahuaEcuador

Location and Leisure: https://huambalo.gob.ec/

Airport: UIO

Train/Bus station: METRO - Estación Modal la Magdalena

Requirements: To be able to work in diferent activities every day. To be able to adapt ion modest accommodation To be able to adapt with the local food

Fundación Proyecto Ecológico Chiriboga Puruha Oe2- 781 y Epiclachima Ciudadela San José – La Magdalena Quito – Ecuador- América del Sur Postal code: EC170602 Teléfonos: + 593 2 2660828 - 24504435 Moviles: + 593 (0) 993948884 (0)992813185

Language: esp

Extra Fee: 450 USD