About the Project

The main objectives are conservation, environmental education and research; On average, around 2000 visitors are received monthly. The project maintains 7 permanent staff members to maintain green areas but lacks environmental guides for guided tours.

The project has permanent staff that takes care of the plants and installations, they also offer nature conservation and education events for schools and children to raise awareness.

Location

Cuenca- Azuay

Accommodation

Host family

Volunteer Tasks

The volunteers will develop a personal project which they will propose, as well as taking care of activities assigned to them such as: visitor management, guided tours, nocturnal events, biocommerce markets, agricultural work, upkeep and cleaning of installations, working in the entomology laboratory taking care of the collection and plastering of insects.

Volunteer Requirements

The volunteers should be proactive, as they will be in charge of their personal project. Basic Spanish skills are helpful but not necessary