Long term volunteer opportunities on our organic farm

As an extension of our organic agriculture program, we are offering the chance for volunteers to come and stay long term, to really integrate into our environment, whilst learning our organic systems in greater detail and depth.

We place a minimum of two months on the program, which we feel is sufficient time for you to witness some of the intricacies of the farming world. Also, extended periods on the farm open up far more cultural opportunities either through the foundation or through your own initiative and can make the stay that much more rewarding. It feels like home after a very short time here.

What to expect;

· Tuition about organic farming and forestation work. The format will follow that of the organic agriculture week (please also the our farm link), though in two months (or longer) all areas will be covered in depth as well as put into practice, with time to see the results first hand.

· Farm vegetables for our community agriculture projects whereby we sell vegetables to local families, restaurants and also in Quito. Volunteers will gain first hand experience with the ups and downs of production systems and customer care.

· Re-apply your knowledge! As our climate is similar to those of temperate northern hemisphere countries (we have wet and dry, and during the dry season we have a watering systems allowing 365 day cultivation) volunteers can take home their knowledge for application on a small or large scale.

· Creativity: You will be given suitable independence to work on your own and to practice your own ideas, as well as work in pairs or in groups depending on the numbers. By helping guide new volunteers through the basics you will also get to teach (but nice and informal); the only way to clear understanding of a subject.

· With a little dedication, improving your Spanish through daily work and activities with the locals here. The agriculture is run by Stuart, a bilingual Englishman, also happy to speak Spanish, and we can organise your work routine to fit your interests.

· Independent living in a comfortable house with all the amenities required; it is a down shift from western lifestyles, but is a fitting atmosphere when you are in such close contact with the land and your food; nights chatting around the fire pit are not uncommon.

· As many organic vegetables as you can eat; it's a "help yourself" deal and any staples you are missing can easily be obtained in nearby Tabacundo. We guarantee you will leave our farm healthy and happy.


We charge a nominal fee for your stay, just $200 a month.

Write to us with your questions at info@fbu.com.ec

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