Volunteer in Ecuador's Amazon Ethnobotany & Healing

Overview We offer a unique and transformative opportunity for you to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich biodiversity of the Ecuadorian Amazon. This program is designed to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the importance of medicinal plants in traditional medicine and their role in addressing local epidemiological concerns. You will work alongside alternative healthcare providers, specialists, and local healers, learning about their customs and the significance of their work in the preservation of their culture. Responsibilities and Daily Activities As an intern, you will contribute to projects that support local medicine men and healers in their efforts to disseminate information and maintain their cultural heritage. Your daily activities will involve working in agroforestry farms, cultivating medicinal plants, and participating in plant inventories, allowing you to build practical experience while making a meaningful impact on the community. Typical day: Breakfast and a possible early morning ritual of sharing guayusa tea with your host family. Morning work at a local agroforestry farm, learning about medicinal plants and their uses. Lunch, followed by independent research or activities with healers and medicine men. Evenings and weekends for cultural immersion, sports, teaching English, or exploring nearby tourist destinations. Logistics and Benefits You will fly into Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito, Ecuador, and be transported to the local town of Tena, which is approximately a 4‑hour drive. You will stay with a carefully selected host family in a private room; a local hotel can also be arranged if preferred. Cost: €1,000 per week with a minimum 2‑week booking (including travel time). Private accommodation All meals Airport pickup + transfer to project (includes overnight stay in Quito upon arrival) All project‑related activities Premium support package with 24/7 support Does not include: Flights Visas (if applicable) Vaccinations Travel insurance Personal spending and any extra activities #J-18808-Ljbffr Global Nomadic