Organic Farm and Agroforestry Projects in Ecuador

  Ecuador

Puerto Lopez

Durations of Program: 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks

Description: All these projects are oriented to preserve the nature and the ecosystem. On the farms you will find a lot of degraded areas, caused by overgrazing and inappropriate cultivation. Objective of the projects is the protection against soil erosion and nutrient loss. The agroforestry is a combination of agriculture and forestry and it can be seen as the most sustainable land form used in the conservation. Today there is a need of organic farms or family plots. Generally, the plots are small, next to the house and contain vegetables, fruits, herbs, medicinal plants and ornamental among other but the agroforestry is used in the reserves, national parks, etc.

The main idea of this sustainable development is making organic farming a popular agricultural practice in Ecuador. Working on a community's Organic farm affords volunteers the opportunity to live and work on an organic farm located in one of Ecuador's beautiful villages in the Machalila National Park. Volunteers support an ongoing organic farming program aimed at developing socially and ecologically sound organic farming practices, while learning more about organic farming, reforestation, and environmental issues in Ecuador.

Volunteering in Ecuador's community organic farm gives volunteer ample opportunities to immerse in the local culture and people. Works in the organic farm are physically demanding.

Qualifications: - Good knowledge of Spanish
- Good desires of collaboration

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: ELEP is an experiential learning program that encourages intercultural exploration and understanding through our Internship, Volunteers and Spanish Courses Programs. Our programs provide exciting opportunities for language and cross-cultural immersion and valuable practical experience in Ecuador.

Age Range: 18 +

This Program is open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Ecuador Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of 4+

Application Process Involves:

• Resume
• Written Application

ELEP - Experiential Learning Ecuadorian Programs's Mission Statement: Our mission is to promote international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between Ecuador (Latin-American) and the rest of the world, to help people to gain hands-on practical experience, acquire knowledge and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world, accomplishing these goals through our Volunteer, Internship and Spanish Study Programs. Therefore, ELEPs commitment is to contribute to intercultural and learning experience opportunities and development of the people, companies, organizations and communities through our programs

Year Founded: 1999