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Volunteer Program Fees and Application Form

Why pay a fee for this type of work?

The fees for the programs cover : a payment to the families and the communities for receiving volunteers, a donation to schools for materials, a part of the staff costs at the hacienda, the upkeep of the facilities, transport and food.

A portion helps cover the costs of administration and office overheads and the remainder is used to help maintain the FBU and its development activities. In this way, every cent of the fee is put to good use to help the people of these communities.

The FBU is a non profit NGO.

The costs for 2009 are;

·2 day program - $60
·A week at the hacienda Picalquí (Monday to Saturday) - $70 (or $110 with all meals included)
·Month programs - $395 (additional months cost $340)
·Long term hacienda stay - $200 per month, minimum 2 months

All costs include lodging, 3 home cooked meals a day and transportation to the community of your choice. We also offer other choices of programs allowing the flexibility of volunteering for any number of weeks, incorporating a stay at the hacienda and/or in a community.

Payment should be made on arrival and due to banking costs we can only accept cash (US dollars).

 

Application Form

Please note that this application form should be sent as a confirmation for your place on our programs. Any enquiries you may have prior to completing this document please send to: info@fbu.com.ec

To contact former volunteers and read their comments please click here.

 
* Declaration : I have read and understand the information outlined on the pages : community details, directions, FAQ's and lodging and free time.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name:
Full Address:
Email Address:
Country:
Date of Birth: Month
Day
Year
Level of Spoken Spanish:
Beginner Intermediate Advanced
Give details of Spainish studies:
Program Dates:
Arrival Departure
PREFERRED PROGRAM(S) :
Option 1a :
* 1 Week Program - USD $70, $85 or $110
Educational organic agriculture and forestation program $70 - self catering
$85 - lunches only  
$110 - all meals included
Option 1b :
* 2 Day Program - USD $60 - all meals included
Educational organic agriculture and forestation program
Mon - Wed at Hacienda Picalqui
Wed - Fri at Hacienda Picalqui
 
Option 1c :
* 2 Month Program - USD $400
Long term stay at the hacienda, $200 per month
Long term stay, 2 month minimum commitment
Option 2 :
* 1 Month Culture Exchange Program - USD $395
5 day stay at Hacienda Picalqui and 25 days at the community of your choice:
Pedro Moncayo
Intag 
  Puyo
Columbe
*Additional Time: USD$90 p/week or USD$340 p/month. Please specify # of weeks
* Please note a greater discount will be given for longer stays.
Option 3 :
* 1 Month Teaching Program - USD $395
Teaching in a community of your choice:
Intag Schools
Pedro Moncayo Schools
* Additional Time: USD$90 p/week or USD$340 p/month. Please specify # of weeks
* Please note a greater discount will be given for longer stays.
Option 4 :
* Spanish Course
20 hours of classes at the Hacienda Picalqui Visiting teacher Mon - Fri
Option 5 :
* At your request

We will tailor our programs to suit your interests and schedule. Please give details of your requirments.
PLEASE SPECIFY :
Any dietary requirments:
Any releavent experience you may have in agro-ecology, forestation or education :
Any further questions or comments :
Note: Payment should be made on arrival and due to due to banking costs we can only except cash (US dollars).
 
If you any further questions about our programs please write to us at our email address: info@fbu.com.ec