Volunteer project in Ecuador: Volunt-Andes cultural exchange near Chimborazo (fee required)
Volunt-Andes invites volunteers to live close to an Andean community in Ecuador, near Chimborazo. The project focuses on knowledge, culture, and supporting a women-oriented initiative that aims to preserve local traditions. Volunteers are invited to experience daily life in the Andes, with opportunities to harvest food, roast coffee, and practice Spanish or Kichwa. The announcement asks for at least a one-week commitment, a positive mindset, and openness to new cultures. A participation fee is required (the amount is not specified) and is said to support the community. Food, accommodation, and airport transport are included.
Volunt-Andes: knowledge and culture in the Ecuadorian Andes
Shared via our Facebook group.
Volunteer project in Ecuador (originally shared in 2021). Share up close and personal with a pre-Hispanic Andean community, in the foothills of Chimborazo.
The hosts describe this as a cultural and learning experience with locals in the Andes, with the chance to harvest your food and roast your coffee. The project also aims to support a women-oriented initiative that works to rescue and preserve traditions in today’s world. Volunteers are invited to practice or learn Spanish or Kichwa (native language).
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An opportunity to develop your Spanish speaking skills and share and learn different ways of living.
What do we need?
- At least a 1-week commitment
- Positive mindset
- Open to new cultures
Important: this opportunity requires a participation fee (the amount is not specified in the announcement). The hosts say the fee is used to support the small community. Please ask for the exact cost and what it covers before you commit.
Benefits (as stated by the host)
The fee includes:
- Food and accommodation provided
- Arranged transportation from the airport
Languages
Spanish / Kichwa
Please note: This listing may be outdated (shared in 2021). Availability, dates, fee details, and requirements might have changed. Contact the hosts directly to confirm the current status.
Contact details 🔍📧
Email: luissalcedo12 AT gmail DOT com, voluntandes AT gmail DOT com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/voluntandes/
Survey / sign-up form: https://forms.gle/V9SrG38gXmHT2A5K6
For more contact details, see the image below.
The announcement was left by Luis on our FB Volunteer group.