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Permaculture and Conservation in the Andes

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>This is a family-run permaculture and conservation project in the foothills of the Andes, started in 1995. The aim of the project is to encourage independence from petroleum towards a carbon-free society based on human values.

It is located 3 hours to the north of Quito on the western side of the Andes in the province of Ibarra. 

Range of tasks:

Volunteers work on a variety of tasks at this project related to permaculture, conservation and reforestation. These include general maintenance tasks that vary throughout the year.

Time commitment:
 Three months minimum
spanish level:
 Basic
Work schedule:
 Flexible, based on seasonal activities
Accommodation:
 Volunteer accommodation on site.
Skills required:

Ability to do physical work outdoors.
Accepted donations:
  
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"My experiences in Ecuador far exceeded my expectations! I wish I could have stayed to volunteer for longer. The volunteer coordinaters were awesome. Keep up the good work Yanapuma!"

The advantages of arranging everything throuh Yanapuma are:

1. You can be assured the the project is reliable and well run
2. We will provide you with a full orientation in Quito
3. Yanapuma will have set the volunteer program up specifically for you
4. We will accompany you there to get you settled in
5. There will be no nasty surprises when you get there
6. Yanapuma will offer ongoing volunteer support throughout
7. Your volunteering will be in aid of a worthwhile cause
8. You will be contributing to our ongoing sustainable development work