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Community Development Projects

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment::
Type of position:: Community development position
Description: If you are looking for a rewarding and affordable volunteer placement and have an interest in community aid volunteer projects, then you are invited to live and work with local people on life-affirming international service projects. Living and volunteering in Ecuador, you could help enrich the lives of Ecuadorian needy people and make a real difference in this part of the world by sharing your skills, your worth and your time.

Volunteers are welcome to contribute to the development of the communities of Puerto Lopez, Salango, Puerto Rico, Machalilla, La Entrada, Montañita, Agua Blanca, Rio Chico, Machalilla, etc. in the named “Ruta del Sol”

The volunteer opportunities are in the following areas:

Children Care
Education
Teaching English
Teaching Sports
Health/Nursing
Micro-enterprise
Infrastructure and Construction work
Micro-credits
Organic Farming
Conservation

Price includes 4 weeks of accommodation, community volunteer projects and 20 lessons of Spanish classes.
Prices divided to fit one week
Requirements:
Price per week: $ 170
Contact:
ELEP
Patricio Fernandez
Experiential Learning Ecuadorian Programs - ELEP is a private, cultural and educational Ecuadorian organization that administers, designes and delivers customized practical programs for individuals and groups from all over the world who are looking for experiences abroad and want to learn about Ecuadorian culture by studying, volunteering or interning abroad, offering in this way a wide range of practical and professional experience (internships) and humanitarian and ecological action opportunities (volunteers) for young people, students, professionals and retires who want to make a real difference and travel with a purpose.
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Teaching English at the Ecuadorian Coast

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: At least 4 weeks
Type of position:: Teaching position
Description: Volunteers are welcome to teach in Ecuador and contribute to the development of the minds and futures of the Ecuadorian people. Placements are in primary or secondary schools of Puerto Lopez, Salango, Machalilla, Manglaralto, Montañita, Rio Chico, Puerto Rico, La Entrada, etc.

Our Price include 4 weeks of accommodation and TEFL course and 20 hours of Spanish classes.
Prices stated per week.
Requirements: You don't have to be a teacher to take part in and enjoy our teaching placements.
Price per week: $ 170
Contact:
ELEP
Patricio
Experiential Learning Ecuadorian Programs - ELEP is a private, cultural and educational Ecuadorian organization that administers, designes and delivers customized practical programs for individuals and groups from all over the world who are looking for experiences abroad and want to learn about Ecuadorian culture by studying, volunteering or interning abroad, offering in this way a wide range of practical and professional experience (internships) and humanitarian and ecological action opportunities (volunteers) for young people, students, professionals and retires who want to make a real difference and travel with a purpose.
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Reptile and amphibian conservation research

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1-3 Weeks
Type of position:: Conservation position
Description: We offer a hands-on research experience for students, volunteers and interns to work in the imperiled rainforests of western Ecuador. Our trips take participants from wilderness camping in the jungle to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, all working on the fascinating world of lizards, snakes and frogs. Our work helps conservation efforts and also allows us to describe new species while we still have the chance.
Requirements: Enthusiasm and a work-ethic are the most important requirements. There are also some more strenuous hikes on difficult terrain, although much of the work is slow-paced. Prices vary with expedition length.
Price per week: $ 500
Contact:
Reptile Research
Paul
Reptile Research is a group of professional naturalists, educators and photographers leading classes and research expeditions in Ecuador and the Desert Southwestern United States.
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Reptile and amphibian conservation research

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1-3 weeks
Type of position:: Conservation position
Description: We offer a hands-on research experience for students, volunteers and interns to work in the imperiled rainforests of western Ecuador. Our trips take participants from wilderness camping in the jungle to the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, all working on the fascinating world of lizards, snakes and frogs. Our work helps conservation efforts and also allows us to describe new species while we still have the chance.
Requirements: Enthusiasm and a work-ethic are the most important requirements. There are also some more strenuous hikes on difficult terrain, although much of the work is slow-paced. Prices vary with expedition length.
Price per week: $ 500
Contact:
Reptile Research
Paul Hamilton
Reptile Research is a group of professional naturalists, educators and photographers leading classes and research expeditions in Ecuador and the Desert Southwestern United States.
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Organic Agriculture Course

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month
Type of position:: Conservation position
Description:

Learn how to make your own food and live more sustainably!
The course includes theory & practical, visits & videos. Covers
organic farming, permaculture, appropriate technology, bee keeping,
biodynamic farming, urban sustainability and much more. It is great
opportunity to travel, experience a new culture and learn a lot! Other
activities on the farm include chocolate making, freshwater shrimping,
arts & crafts and horse riding. Courses May, August and November.

Requirements: The course wil be in english although some spanish is useful.
Price per week: $ 300
Contact:
Río Muchacho Farm
Nicola Mears
Our organisation aims to help the local community through education and demonstration of sustainable techniques both at the farm and the local environmental school.
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Teach English in enviro community school

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month commitment
Type of position:: Teaching position
Description:
Help teach English in the community environmental school located near the beach town of Canoa. Accommodation provided at an Organic Farm just up the road.
Requirements: Basic Spanish is a plus.
Price per week: $ 98
Contact:
Río Muchacho Farm
Dario Proaño
Rio Muchacho Organic Farm aims to help the local community through education and demonstration of sustainable techniques at the farm and local environment school.
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Environmental Education

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month commitment
Type of position:: Community development position
Description:
We are looking for someone with an environmental background to give enviro focused lessons at the community environmental school. Accommodation provided at an Organic Farm just up the road.
Requirements: Good level of Spanish.
Price per week: $ 98
Contact:
Río Muchacho Farm
Dario Proaño
Our organisation aims to help the local community through education and demonstration of sustainable techniques both at the farm and the local environmetal school.
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Pre-school teacher at enviro school

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month commitment
Type of position:: Teaching position
Description:
We are starting a pre-school grade at the community environmental school and need a teacher, classes are in the morning with afternoons free. Accommodation is provided at an Organic Farm just up the road.
Requirements: A good level of Spanish
Price per week: $ 98
Contact:
Río Muchacho Farm
Dario Proaño
Our organisation aims to help the local community through education and demonstration of sustainable techniques both at the farm and the local environmetal school.
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Arts & Crafts teacher at Enviro School

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month commitment
Type of position:: Community development position
Description:
Help in a coastal Environmental Primary School with arts and crafts activities for the kids and stay at the an organic Farm just up the road.
Requirements: Ideally intermediate spanish
Price per week: $ 98
Contact:
Río Muchacho
Dario Proaño & Nicola Mears
Rio Muchacho Organic Farm aims to help the local community through education and demonstration of sustainable techniques at the farm and local environment school.
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Assist in the environmental school

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month commitment
Type of position:: Community development position
Description:
Help out at the local environmental school in areas like sports, English and arts.
Requirements: Basic knowledge of Spanish
Price per week: $ 98
Contact:
Rio Muchacho Farm
Dario Proaño

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Develop school materials for a local school

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month commitment
Type of position:: Community development position
Description:
Develop materials for the local school of a coastal community. Create artwork, do translations and gather other materials that can be used at the school.
Requirements: Basic knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
Price per week: $ 98
Contact:
Rio Muchacho Farm
Dario Proaño

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Help out on an ecofarm near the coast

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month commitment
Type of position:: Conservation position
Description:
Assist the farmers with day to day activities like sowing seeds, nursery work, weeding and compost making.
Requirements: Basic knowledge of Spanish is a plus.
Price per week: $ 98
Contact:
Rio Muchacho Farm
Dario Proaño
Our organisation aims to help the local community through education and demonstration of sustainable techniques both at the farm and the local environmetal school.
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Teach sports to kids at the coast

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month commitment
Type of position:: Teaching position
Description:
Teach sports to schoolkids at the coast. Price includes a week of TEFL course, unlimited internet access and 25 hours of Spanish classes.
Requirements:
Price per week: $ 198
Contact:
Genesis Volunteer
Vladir Villagran

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Teach English at the coast

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Province:: Manabi province
Commitment:: 1 month commitment
Type of position:: Teaching position
Description:
Teach English to schoolkids at the coast. Price includes a week of TEFL course, unlimited internet access and 25 hours of Spanish classes.
Requirements:
Price per week: $ 198
Contact:
Genesis Volunteer
Vladir Villagran

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Isla Costa Rica

Isla Costa Rica photo Costa Rica is a tiny little community at spitting distance from the Peruvian border. The little town is built on an island, distancing it from the busy world around it. The 60 families that occupy the island have been living there for generations. Traditionally they have been making a living as fishermen, leaving the island to fish in the mangroves and near the coast.

Costa Rica isn't just a tiny island without cars, trucks or motorcycles. It is also a border town. At any given moment the island has police patrolling the beaches, making sure this little town is a safe place.

Isla Costa Rica has a lot to offer to visitors. Most travellers visit the little island to see the mangroves that surround the island. The community makes a great effort to preserve this special piece of their environment, supported by several non profit organisations. The mangroves are the home to many birdspecies, as well as fish and other wildlife. A trip through the mangroves is something to remember.

You can also visit the nearby beach, giving you the chance to relax and enjoy the ocean. The beach is not located on the same island, it is secluded and can only be visited by boat.

The community has opened its homes to visitors. With the members of the community you will be able to learn more about their culture, eating the fresh fish and enjoy the laidback way of life they are used to. If you are interested, they will let you join them on their boat in the morning and go out for a good time fishing.

 
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