WORKCAMP IN AUGUST IN ECUADOR

HOW TO GET TO THE CASA DE LA FUNDACIÓN IN QUITO FROM THE MARISCAL SUCRE AIRPORT IN TAXI: Chiriboga Foundation can book a taxi that brings you from the airport. The cost of the trip is 30.00 dollars, which must be paid by the volunteer directly to the taxi driver. If you take a taxi on your own, ask the driver to go south of Quito, to the Barrio La Magdalena. From the Church of La Magdalena, the taxi driver should take Cañaris Street in the east, reaching Princesa Toa Street, turn right one block south until Puruhá Street, turn right again onto Puruha Street West direction and you'll find a mural painted with the theme Chiriboga Cloud Forest on the left roadway. The address of the foundation's house is: Fundación Proyecto Ecológico Chiriboga Puruha Oe2-781 y Epiclachima Ciudadela San José - La Magdalena Quito-Ecuador-América del Sur Teléfono: +-593-2- 2660828 – 4504435 (día) Teléfono: 593-2- 2647421 (noche) Celular: 0992813185 * 0999263249 Emails: [email protected] / [email protected] THE MOST ECONOMIC WAY TO ARRIVE FROM THE AIRPORT TO THE HOUSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. For those who do not have more than one suitcase and want to save money, if you arrive before 18:00. You can take the last bus from the airport to TERMINAL QUITUMBE, the last bus leaves at 19:00, the cost is US $ 2.50. When you arrive at the Quitumbe Terminal you can take a taxi, the cost varies between 5.00 to 6.00 dollars (depending on traffic). If you require more information on how to get there, do not hesitate to contact us! ENERGY The electricity is the same as in the United States, 110-120v. Generally you will not need a voltage converter for your electronic devices. The plugs are type A like the ones seen in the picture, you probably need an adapter. GENERAL RULES IN OUR WORKCAMPS • The volunteer will self-prepare emotionally and intellectually by investigating more about the location where he / she will attend. • The volunteer must send their flight information to the Foundation by email. • The volunteer will respect the new culture and its traditions. • The volunteer will respect the work and food itineraries. • Our work camps are free of drugs and liquors. If these rules are not respected, you can get an immediate dismissal without reimbursement. • Smoking is not allowed inside the house. Cigarette butts and ash should be disposed of properly. • Volunteers will help with cleaning the house, such as washing the dishes or cleaning the bathroom, the floor. • Volunteers will take care of furniture, kitchen utensils, house keys, etc. If you broke or lost objects in the project, replace them as soon as possible. • Any complaint must be reported to the Foundation Coordinator to find an immediate solution. • Volunteers are responsible for keeping their bedrooms and belongings tidy. • The volunteer should have the courtesy to always clean and dry the bathroom after using it. • Volunteers should inform the Foundation in advance about their vegetarian diet or any food allergies. • Toilet paper or any feminine health product should not be flushed in the toilet anywhere in Ecuador. • For your personal safety, please follow the safety rules. • Contributions are not reimbursable if volunteers decide to cut their placement due to personal plans or for any reason. So please plan your trip, time and budget accordingly.