Description

Volunteers are needed at a cloudforest conservation project in northwest Ecuador. For 25 years traditional farming practices have given way to destructive methods such as the slash-and-burn technique for clearing land. The conservation is trying to improve the quality of life in the local farming communities, using a combination of traditional farming methods and new Agroforestry techniques to maximize crop yields in a sustainable manner.

Volunteers assist with outdoor projects such as tree planting, weeding, creating fire breaks, erosion prevention, nursery development, clearing trails, and there are some possible opportunities for research, environmental education and agroforestry studies.

During the late spring and summer, they have positions working with children and doing environmental education and they periodically run courses in permaculture, nutrition and other related fields for their volunteers and paying guests.

Highlights

This opportunity is part of the LEAPYEAR program - Check out our website for more details!

Intern Types

Languages

• English
• Spanish

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country orientation/Training
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Other

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• In-Person Interview Required
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

Post Services Include

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network

LEAPNOW: Transforming Education's Mission Statement

Leapnow's primary purpose is nothing less than transformation and positive change on the planet. We aspire to keep our work on the cutting edge of human evolution. We feel that we can have the most positive impact on the world by working in the area of education- which ideally is all about transforming and expanding the consciousness of our students. Cultural immersion, study and work abroad are our main vehicles for learning about one's self and the world.

Year Founded

1993