SELVA Y VIDA
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About the project
SELVA Y VIDA
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The foundation is a non-governmental, non-profit organization; does not have any political, religious, or racial conflicts. It was legally constituted by ministerial agreement No. 47 from the Ministry of Environment of Ecuador, on March 19th, 1999.
Its main objective is to protect and preserve the environment, to promote
community development, which activities are related to the environmental
field and development of local economy.
Furthermore to help people realize the importance of reforestation and
sustainable agriculture in the area; with the help of national and international
volunteers and the participation of governmental institutions related to urban conglomeration, environment, life quality, equity relations between the
population and its environment.
The foundation feels responsible of protecting the remaining western Andean mountains forests, in the Pichincha province.
💼 What the programme involves
This program is dedicated to true nature lovers who want to experience an ecoadventure and who would be willing to adapt to the modest accommodation offered in the project. The mission is to preserve the biodiversity and the natural resources with the local inhabitants for the benefit of the current and future generations. The volunteers will have the opportunity to learn about the jungle during their stay.
Activities for the volunteers:
- Reforestation and agriculture;
- Community work;
- Construction of houses and latrines;
- Path cleaning;
- Initiatives from the volunteers to the development of the community
- During the school period (September to June) volunteers will assist with basic English classes.
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday. 08:30-12:30 and 14:30-16:30. Weekends off
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will be staying in the project at the native’s chozas (houses), its infrastructure is very simple; there are latrines near the houses. There is not current water, nor electricity and nor communications, Internet can found in Macas 2 hours from the project. Water is collected from a natural spring.
The foundation offers cheap accommodation for the volunteers who stay extra days in the foundation’s house in Quito. The cost is 12.50 dollars each day, including breakfast and dinner in a clean and nice place.
🍲 Food
The food is natural including papayas,
sugar cane, vegetables combined with noodles, fish and tortillas.
📍 About the location
It is located in the Province of Morona Santiago, in a Shuar community of the parish of Macuma.
⚠️ Requirements
Older than 18. Good attitude and open mind. Collaborative spirit. To be able to adapt to the environment. Punctuality and initiative.
What to bring: Cap Sunglasses. Long trousers for cold nights and to protect from insects. Insect repellent . Sunblock. Towel . Warm clothes for winter season (December to April) . Mountain shoes or rubber boots. Items for personal hygiene.
🤝 Meeting point
Please send the association your flight information at least one week before your arrival.
If you need a taxi to pick you up from the airport, or to take you there we can arrange this service.
ℹ️ Additional information
Participation: from two weeks onwards
DATES TO APPLY: All year long., from January 2nd to December 22nd of every year.
Fee for four weeks: 500,00 American dollars, must be paid at your arrival before going to the project.
Cost includes: Four weeks of accommodation in the project , including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Cost does not include: Any kind of transportation, bottled water, extra food and beverages, calls and internet access.
Interested in this project? Create your account and apply online.
Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
ENVISMFPECHAUTO-EXT
24/12/2025 at 00:00 → 14/12/2029 at 00:00
ENVISMFPECH
02/01/2022 at 00:00 → 23/12/2025 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
500.00 USD ≈ 448 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Taisha, Ecuador
Ecuador
🌍 Location info
Local currency
United States Dollar (USD / $)
Exchange rate
1 USD = 0.895608 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
Ecuador Time
Local time: 21:01 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken