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Conservation and Community Development
Ecuador Internship Placement
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- Full-time volunteer
- Internship
- Part-time volunteer
- Volunteer Only
Only two hours from Quito, this small community has taken great strides in the path of
sustainable development while maintaining both its cultural and natural heritage.
Almost fifty families have joined forces to work in the production of jams and jellies from
local fruits, delicious cheeses, sustainable agriculture, reforestation, research and
tourism. The community has also been proactive in developing production processes
from start to finish, from planting the seed to selling the final product either in their own
market, in Quito, or for exportation. The main aims of the project are:
• To provide a socially responsible and environmentally sustainable income for
the community and its residents
• To protect and restore the native ecosystems of the region
• To promote intercultural exchange between community members and nonresidents
The volunteer project is relatively new, and as such, volunteer flexibility is vital in order to fulfill the dynamic needs of the project. You’ll be involved in some or all of the following activities: • Reforestation • Orchid propagation • Production of jams and cheeses • Teaching English • Ecological research • Organic agriculture • Paper recycling
Work Schedule: As a volunteer, you will work from 8.30am – 4pm
with tea and lunch breaks.
Location of Placements: 2 hours outside of Quito
Lodging: You have the choice of either staying with a host family, or within a main cabin with other volunteers.
Requirements:
Other Comments:
The maximum number of participants that this organization accepts is 4.
(Note: We don't know if positions are available until you apply.)
Pululahua Volcano is not far, and with a crater of 34
square kilometers its one of the countries largest. Views from the rim are stunning, overlooking a network of fields and settlements located around the volcanic cones of Pondona and Chivo.
Program Fees:
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