We are aware of a lot of unauthentic, over-charging volunteer organizations out here in Ecuador, and we are we are proudly not one of them.

Any money we charge volunteers goes directly towards covering expenses for training up the locals in guiding, English speaking, buying workshop materials, and for food and accommodation.

Expenses incurred for home stays with local families and guides, is paid directly to them. 

From May 2006 we will also be receiving wwoofers, please visit the wwoof worldwide website for more information.

1) Work for the hostal and on the land in return for free food, accommodation and drinks at cost price. Minimum commitment of 2 weeks. English speaking necessary. Spanish and other language knowledge is a help. Work examples: cooking, animal care, making signs, painting, looking after guests etc. 

2) Come and stay for a few days at the Magic Roundabout to acclimatise to the area, and then live for a minimum of 1 week with a local family. Learn their traditions and join in with their activities. $100 per week, $300 per month. Money goes directly to the families. Good level of communicative Spanish necessary. Average day may include: milking, helping cook in the kitchen on an open fire, trip to Baeza/ neighbouring farm to buy supplies, activities when the children come home from school, general help with the farm animals and garden, chatting and being a part of a warm loving family.

3) Live at the Magic Roundabout and work with the community daily. Minimum commitment of 1 month. Pay guest prices (with options of helping out at the hostal on an evening for a free meal, drinks etc.), but enjoy the benefits of being more involved with the people of Las Palmas and Baeza. Projects include working with the families to promote Community Based Tourism in the area, ie. making signs for trails and walks with the children and young people, teaching English or any other useful skill. There are also projects working in schools and helping with farming practices, alongside a number of other great opportunities. Good communicative Spanish necessary.   

4) We can help you make the initial contact with reputable organisations, charities and community groups around Ecuador to offer your voluntary work skills. We charge $40 for linking you together, but it's up to you to discuss work arrangements, language ability necessary, cost/ pay etc. directly with the organisation. 

If you are interested in any of the above programmes, please notify us by email and phone with as much notice as possible, so that we can make appropriate arrangements.