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6h
- Hours per day
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Photography
- Take, edit and provide amazing photos.
- Video Making
- Create, edit and publish digital videos.
- Social Media
- Maintain and update social media channels.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.
Amount
- US$ 60
Per week
Fee pays for
- Benefits for travelers
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
Volunteering in a remote jungle indigenous community incurs costs to cover the volunteer's sustenance, as there are limited food options. Financial contributions support meals provided by the host family, fostering cultural exchange. Costs ensure a meaningful and immersive volunteer experience.
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Private Room
- You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Breakfast
- You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
- Lunch
- You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
- Dinner
- You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 1 week
The Experience
Contribute to creating multimedia content for social media, promotion, and tourist engagement. Additionally, enjoy a unique experiential journey within the community, immersing yourself in nature, and learning about Amazonian Kichwa ancestral medicine in Ahuano, Ecuador.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner Spanish
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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13 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Ecological Reserve
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 8 Get in touch with nature
- 7 Learning about sustainability
- 6 Meeting locals
- 6 Immersing in the local culture
- 3 Developing environmental awareness
- 3 Creating true social impact
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 5 15. Life on land
- 4 3. Good health and well-being
- 4 13. Climate action
Desiree
Belgium
We're very grateful to the Canello family for opening their house to us. Our first voluntary experience was however not what we expected. The place has cultivation and farming lands no wild jungle or mammalians/ hiking trails. Beginner Spanish or intermediate is not enough to connect with the family and we suggest changing the conditions . You will learn a lot about medicinal plants and how they are grown (don't expect partaking in any rituals) but the work is 100% gardening. We didn't feel that our work was appreciated and unclear communication regarding meals and expectations became too much
20 days ago
Mareva
Switzerland
Fabulous experience in a nice Kichwa family of 5 people. The project is a real gem within the community, and sharing is the key word of the experience. We feel included from the participation of the project to the convivial moments in family. The family only speaks Spanish and Kichwa, so it can be a little difficult for a non-native speaker. However, they are very inclusive and make an effort to share their culture and traditions with you. I was the only volunteer for the first week and was joined by another for the second, so the experience is personal and far from the large group volunteerin
over 1 year ago
Sophia
United States
Anaconda Island is the most beautiful place I've ever seen, and the reserveis a magical botanic garden. Unfortunately, due to sudden health issues, I had to leave earlier than expected. I think a bit more communication is necessary about the living situation, especially what hours the water is turned off. There are no walls, so bring lots of bug spray! I was inspired by Edison's passion for the garden and enjoyed working with him immensely. I will never forget my time there.
over 1 year ago
Trevor
Canada
For anyone interested in an immerisive cultural experience in the heart of the Amazon, while learning about the vast diversity of the region's flora and fauna, I highly reccommendthe reserve. The entire family were extremely welcoming and made a daily effort to keep things fun and interesting. Don't miss out
over 2 years ago
Christian
Ecuador
Personalmente fue una experiencia muy agradable, totalmente involucrada con la naturaleza, Edison y su familia son unas personas muy agradables, con los cuales estoy muy agradecido por su acogida en su casa, la experiencia de trabajo en ella reserva etno botánico fue enriquecedora, es increíble cuantas plantas puedes conocer en ella reserva y cuanto puedes conocer sobre sus usos, para el trabajo es mejor que estés con tus botas y guantes, debes ir con la mentalidad abierta a pasar muchas experiencias, de conocer sitios interesantes en tus días libres, deber ir bien preparado para lluvia y mosquitos
5 months ago
Luna replied
Gracias por tu apoyo! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la experiencia. Un saludo muy especial de parte de Edu y su familia. Esperamos que sigas teniendo aventuras y que vuelvas en otra ocasión. Saludos
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