Social Enterprise Marketing, Finance, & More

location
12 - 50 weeks  ·  Alder 18 - 50+

rating  Outstanding 4.9  · 
  Verificeret af Volunteer World
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Højdepunkter

  • Use your marketing, finance, business development, maintenance, or gardening skills to support a grass-roots social enterprise and NGO in Ecuador.
  • Take on a new challenge that will benefit low-income rural communities.
  • Learn about the distinct local culture and a diverse set of innovative ways to create long-lasting change.

Højdepunkter

  • Use your marketing, finance, business development, maintenance, or gardening skills to support a grass-roots social enterprise and NGO in Ecuador.
  • Take on a new challenge that will benefit low-income rural communities.
  • Learn about the distinct local culture and a diverse set of innovative ways to create long-lasting change.
  • Work alongside the organisation’s founder - either from home or join us here in the beautiful Ecuadorian Andes!
  • Go on adventures with our interns and volunteers - hike in the mountains, bird watch in the jungle, and explore colonial villages.


  • Særligt velegnet til

    Alder 18+
    Singler
    Par
    50+

    Om programmet

    Immerse yourself in a rural Ecuadorian community while using your professional skills to make impactful projects happen.

    Want to use your skills to help low-income rural communities in Ecuador? This position is for you! You will be an integral part in promoting and growing El Terreno’s initiatives. Work alongside the founder and other key stakeholders to help design and implement strategies that will have long-term ...

    Om programmet

    Want to use your skills to help low-income rural communities in Ecuador? This position is for you! You will be an integral part in promoting and growing El Terreno’s initiatives. Work alongside the founder and other key stakeholders to help design and implement strategies that will have long-term success. This role offers the chance to apply your skills abroad and tackle new challenges. Bring your creativity and ideas!

    SPECIALISTS NEEDED

    • Marketing Specialist
    • Finance & Admin Specialist
    • Business Development Specialist
    • Building & Maintenance Specialist
    • Permaculture & Gardening Specialis

    ACTIVITIES

    • Learn about our vision, models & strategy.
    • Work alongside the core team & stakeholders to design strategies.
    • Develop a framework to deliver your strategy.
    • Use your skills and ability to work independently to implement your strategy.
    • Build relationships with potential collaborators.
    • Evaluate your success and add your valuable experience to your resume.

    THE REGION

    El Terreno is on a hillside in the little-known province of Bolívar, just outside of the quaint colonial town of Guaranda in central Ecuador. It's nestled in a valley surrounded by traditional farmland and indigenous communities, with a spectacular view of the majestic Chimborazo Volcano (the point on earth closest to the sun!)

    40% of the population around Guaranda live in poverty, yet it has enormous human and cultural capital, presenting a fantastic opportunity for sustainable development if unlocked. With the current systems and structures, however, the likelihood of this happening is remote. At El Terreno, we believe that cultural exchange has the potential to create a more prosperous, sustainable and meaningful world, which is why we're building a center for social innovation in one of the most unlikely places.

    The organisation was founded in mid-2021, and as with anything innovative and a multi-cultural context, it provides novel challenges that require creative solutions. We're looking for a talented, committed and forward-thinking associates to join the team, either from home or here in the beautiful Ecuadorian Andes. Your efforts will be reflected in the success of an ambitious project that brings together local indigenous communities, NGOs, international volunteers, educational institutions and tourists from around the world.


    EL TERRENO: CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTRE

    As a centre of cultural exchange and social innovation, we bring together local Ecuadorians and others from around the world through sustainable tourism, culture, education and ecology – to create a more meaningful, sustainable and prosperous world.

    We’re in the early stages - starting in July 2021 - but we have big ambitions! We aspire to regenerate local ecosystems, build pride in indigenous culture, provide dignified employment opportunities, offer a wide variety of unique eco & community tourism experiences, and ensure volunteers learn new skills, meet extraordinary people and leave with unforgettable memories.


    MEET THE FOUNDERS

    My name is Joshua and I am from the UK. I first came as a backpacker to Ecuador in 2013 and fell in love with the place - the people, the culture, the biodiversity and of course, with my Ecuadorian partner, Karina. In 2017, I returned on a one-way ticket and after time spending 3 years searching the country looking for land, we found the perfect spot to begin building a vision we had been nurturing for many years. More recently, we've been building a team of locals and international volunteers & interns to help our programme grow and thrive.



    Typisk dag

    For 25 hours a week (Mon-Friday) you'll dedicate your time to El Terreno activities.  We provide you the following:
    • Comfortable dormitory accommodation
    • Cooked Lunches Monday-Friday
    • Essential amenities ( bedsheets, blankets, hand soap, bottled water, and toilet paper).
    • Access to a communal kitchen ...

    Typisk dag

    For 25 hours a week (Mon-Friday) you'll dedicate your time to El Terreno activities.  We provide you the following:
    • Comfortable dormitory accommodation
    • Cooked Lunches Monday-Friday
    • Essential amenities ( bedsheets, blankets, hand soap, bottled water, and toilet paper).
    • Access to a communal kitchen furnished with a cooker, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker
    • Personal storage space for food items.
    • 20mb/s fiberoptic WiFi.
    • Dedicated hand-washing station for laundry
    • Available office amenities (desks, projector, whiteboard)
    • Recreational activities (hammock, ping pong table, guitar)
    • Free-Time Activity Recommendations
    • Cultural Immersion in Rural Community
    • Optional ability to help out with weekly English classes with local children
    • Written Personal Reference

    >>> TYPICAL WORKDAY OUTLINE <<<

    • 8am: Group warm up, check-in, and quick clean 
    • 8.30am – 12:30pm: El Terreno projects
    • 12.30pm: Group lunch provided by El Terreno
    • 2pm: Free Time
    Weekly Activities
    • Mon 2pm: Community meeting and deep cleaning
    • Tue 3pm: English classes, Atandahua (optional)



    Fritidsaktiviteter

    LOCAL FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

    With your time off, you can take a walk around any of the beautiful local trails around the communities, down to the river or jump in a taxi to savor the spectacular could-covered sunset. There are regular buses into town if you would like to go shopping, try the local food ...

    Fritidsaktiviteter

    LOCAL FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

    With your time off, you can take a walk around any of the beautiful local trails around the communities, down to the river or jump in a taxi to savor the spectacular could-covered sunset. There are regular buses into town if you would like to go shopping, try the local food or learn about Guaranda’s Carnaval - the most infamous in the country.

    For a day’s outing, don’t miss hiking up to Chimborazo’s refuge and enjoying a hot chocolate at over 5,000m above sea level. Alternatively, take a tour around the salt mines and micro-businesses of the nationally renowned village of Salinas de Guaranda. If you prefer warmer climates, within an hour you can drop down to sea level and go hiking in protected virgin forests in the search of pristine rivers, tropical birds and immense waterfalls. Bolívar really has it all (minus the tourist traps!).

    CLIMATE

    We are at almost 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level and the average temperature is 13°C (55°F). Below is a list of typical weather patterns throughout the year, though climate change is definitely throwing these off, so be ready for anything!

    • Summer (Jun - Sep, around Christmas): hot sunny days (leading to water shortages), colder cloudless nights and often a strong wind
    • Winter (Feb - Apr): Often dry mornings and heavy rain in the afternoon. Less day/night temperature change and no wind.
    • Spring/Autumn (May, Oct - Jan): Somewhere between summer and winter!

    Due to the high altitude, the sun feels cooler but will burn you more easily - so be prepared with a hat and sun screen. The temperature is cool at night and Ecuadorian houses have no insulation/central heating, we have blankets and hot water bottles to help keep you cosey. Fortunately there are no mosquitos at this elevation!


    Krav

    Krav

    Minimumsalder: 18 år

    For at kunne deltage i programmet skal du være mindst 18 år gammel på programmets startdato. Der kan være undtagelser, hvis du kan give tilladelse fra din(e) værge(r), eller hvis du ledsages af dine forældre.

    Sprogfærdigheder

    Du skal kunne tale Engelsk (intermediate level)

    Nationalitetsrestriktioner

    Ingen begrænsninger. Hjælpende hænder fra hele verden er velkomne.

    Andre færdigheder

    The position is open to those who have a level of education and/or experience in marketing, finance, business development, maintenance, or gardening.

    Tidsforpligtelse

    Der er brug for din hjælpende hånd Mandag, Tirsdag, Onsdag, Torsdag og Fredag fra 08:00 - 12:30

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Hvad er inkluderet

    Indkvartering

    Quilico:
    Quilico is a shared communal space, with dormitories and living spaces. If you stay in Quilico, you will sleep in a shared dormitory with 4 beds. Living here is the best way to socialise with other volunteers, however it lacks privacy and services such as a washing machine. You will have access to a communal kitchen furnished with a cooker, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Personal storage space is provided for your food items. There are shared bathrooms and shower stalls, with hot water, and a hand-washing station for laundry. 

    Family Homestay:
    If you would prefer to practice your Spanish, get to know the local culture and enjoy a little privacy, a family homestay is also an option (subject to availability). Rooms may be humble, in keeping with the lifestyle that people live here. However, all will include a private room, hot shower, shared kitchen, WiFi and a washing station (either by hand or machine). You will also have full access to the kitchen, bathroom, living areas and WiFi of Quilico (volunteer dormitory accommodation), only a few minutes walk away.

    Mad og drikkevarer

    We provide a cooked lunch Monday to Friday at Quilico, cooked by our volunteers. We can accommodate most dietary requirements.

    The remainder of your food you must cook yourself, you will receive a personal basket and fridge space to store food. There are basic shops in the village and nearby town (10mins bus/30 minutes walk) or supermarkets in Guaranda (30 minutes bus)

    Internetadgang

    God adgang til projektområdet

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Hvad er IKKE inkluderet?

    Afhentning i lufthavnen i Mariscal Sucre International Airport

    Afhentning i lufthavnen er heller ikke inkluderet i programgebyret.

    Flybilletter

    Den nærmeste lufthavn er Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) i Quito. Vi hjælper dig med at finde billige flybilletter til Ecuador. FINDE BILLIGE FLYBILLETTER

    Rejseforsikring

    At rejse til udlandet er et eventyr, og det er altid bedst at være forberedt. Pludselig sygdom eller skade, aflysning eller tyveri - en rejseforsikring til Ecuador giver sikkerhed og er en fordel at have. FÅ ET TILBUD

    Vacciner

    Hvis du har til hensigt at blive frivillig i Ecuador, bør du søge lægehjælp, før du begynder din sociale rejse. Tjek dine krævede vaccinationer for Ecuador. VACCINE CHECKER

    Oplysninger ved ankomst

    Start Date & Duration

    We receive associates for a minimum of 12 weeks, generally starting in January, May and September.

    Getting To Us

    • Guaranda is equal distance between the two international airports, Quito and Guayaquil
    • Bus travel is cheap and low-risk, $7 for a 5 hour journey
    • Shared shuttle cars are available $45 for a 4 hour journey
    • 10 minutes by bus you reach the nearest town with some food & vegetables
    • 30 minutes by bus you arrive in Guaranda with supermarkets and the large weekly market
    Tilgængelighed
    Jan. Febr. Marts April Maj Jun Jul Aug. Sept. Okt. Nov. Dec.

    Programgebyrer

    12 uger (min. ophold) 0€
    50 uger (max. ophold) 0€
    Gennemsnitligt gebyr 0€/uge

    Programgebyrer

    0€ pr. uge 12 - 50 weeks Alder 18 - 50+

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    Duration

    12 - 50 weeks

    Deposit

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    Final Payment

    Din endelige betaling vil blive aftalt med El Terreno under ansøgningsprocessen. Almindelige løsninger er enten via bankoverførsel eller kontant betaling på projektstedet.


    Mød din vært

    El Terreno

    Outstanding 4.9 rating (34 feltrapporter)

    Agentur - grundlagt i 2021

    Verificeret af Volunteer World

      Excellent Svarrate

    Vært er

    Joshua

    Spoken languages: Engelsk, Spansk

    Om projektet

    Cultural Exchange Centre in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Our internships help you develop skills, make a difference to low-income communities, and travel the world.

    Mød din vært

    Nestled within the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, El Terreno is encompassed by picturesque valleys, the warmth of its people, and the richness of culture. Since 2021, El Terreno has been building a dynamic cultural exchange centre, uniting global citizens and local communities in a shared mission to foster a more meaningful, prosperous, and regenerative world. 

    We are Joshua (UK), Karina (Quito, Ecuador) and our toddler son, Liam. We have a strong passion for positive change and years of experience in social development, volunteer coordination and sustainable tourism. We chose to dedicate our lives to Atandahua due to it's amazing landscapes and people, but it's also a place with a lot of need:

    • 40% poverty
    • 48% child malnutrition
    • 75% children don't go to high school
    • 26% teenage pregnancy rate
    • >5% indigenous children speak the native language
    • 3-4 months of water shortages per year
    • 95% local forests destroyed

    With your help, we're working to regenerate local ecosystems, build pride in indigenous culture, provide dignified employment opportunities, offer a wide variety of unique eco & community tourism experiences, and ensure interns like you learn valuable skills, meet extraordinary people and leave with unforgettable memories.

    34 feltrapporter · rating4.9

    Time spent in El Terreno has been amazing, it feels like a second home. This experience allowed me to better know a completely different way of living, a slow, easy, and sustainable life, which I have taken back home with me for sure. Discovering a unique culture and so many beautiful people, ...
    Meaningful opportunity and amazing experience. Overall, I'm very grateful for my time in El Terrano. The program worked closely with the community, allowing you to really experience Ecuador and the local culture. It's clear that the program is aimed to give back to the community and help to improve ...
    Matthieu Levasseur rating5

    2024 at Education & English Teaching Internship

    Interning with El Terreno was an incredible experience! Every aspect, from project organization to social activities and daily life, was meticulously planned and executed perfectly. Joshua, the founder, is truly one of the most inspiring individuals you could meet. He settled in the area, built ...
    I really liked the mix of languages, cultural knowledge but also the constant help from Joshua from administration questions to more specific topics as cultures, architecture (in my case), history or local politics. I felt like I could ask whatever question I had and always got the help I needed ...
    Matthieu Levasseur rating5

    2024 at Community Water Projects Internship

    Interning with El Terreno was an incredible experience! Every aspect, from project organization to social activities and daily life, was meticulously planned and executed perfectly. Joshua, the founder, is truly one of the most inspiring individuals you could meet. He settled in the area, built ...
    After doing an internship of 6 weeks at El Terreno I can say without hesitation that I loved the experience. Joshua is open for the different goals and experiences people strive for, making it easy to create a well suited programme. It allowed me to develop myself in a new environment wherein I ...

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