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Placement overview

A cultural exchange with a difference! Live and work alongside and

indigenous jungle community in a rainforest reserve and

experience one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth. Working at this remote community you will be surrounded by

wildlife, including howler monkeys, boa constrictors, jaguars, alligators plus over 370 species of birds.

PACIFIC

OCEAN

Ecuador

Quito

Colombia

PLACEMENT LOCATION

Lima

Peru

Your experience

Depending on the community’s needs your work may include planting crops, species identification, collecting fire wood, weeding, sports, research, eco-tourism promotion, attending community meetings, helping villagers with local art and crafts and informal teaching amongst many others. Interested volunteers can also learn traditional hunting methods and join villagers on expeditions into the jungle.

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Costs:

18yrs+ on arrival

Remote

Basic shared volunteer lodge

3 meals day

Variable Monday to Friday

Spanish, local Indian language and English

2-18

1 week

2-4 weeks, longer stays possible

All year round

4-8 weeks before intended arrival

£27 per week

At a glance

What’s included in this programme

1-Welcome pack including detailed placement information

2-FREE Lonely Planet Latin American phrase book

3-Pick-up from local town

4-Orientation

5-Volunteer accommodation

6-Three meals per day

7-FREE guided jungle treks

8-24/7 hour back-up support on site and from UK sites

want to experience the jungle within a safe and supportive environment

are thinking about a long stay but are unsure about committing before departure

llike the outdoors

would like a placement where, with support I have the freedom to try out my own ideas

Ecuador at a glance

As its name indicates, Ecuador sits astride the equator. It’s relatively tiny size belies its staggering geographical diversity-from the heights of the snow-capped Andean peaks down to the remote Amazon rainforest where this placement is located. This verdant and fertile landscape is complemented by the colourful textiles and traditional costume still worn by rainforest Indians and highlanders alike.

Ecuador is compact and easy to get around. While not all roads are paved, they are almost invariably scenic and interesting...

Climate: There are two main seasons, wet and dry. The rainy season in the jungle lasts April-June, Quito at 2580m can have four seasons in one day. Festivals: Dia de Quito, 6 December. Inti Raymi, June. Yamor, September. Mama Negra, November.

Time difference from UK: -5hrs GMT

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2-4 weeks