Volunteer: Amazonian Forest Foods and Culinary Arts in Ecuador
3 weeks ago
Volunteer: Amazonian Forest Foods and Culinary Arts in Ecuador — role with Global Nomadic.
LocationTena, Ecuador
DurationMinimum 4 weeks
Start datesStart dates are each month. Enquire with us when applying.
Cost$500 for the first week + $350 for each additional week. Fee includes: all food, accommodation, pre-departure and in-country support, orientation and all project-related activities. Does not include: flights, airport pickup, travel insurance, personal spending, visas and vaccinations.
Benefits- Learn about Ecuadorian culinary arts, with a focus on interculturality and sustainability
- Sample and learn about a variety of fruit, vegetables, nuts, spices and insects
- Collaborate with farmers on projects to diversify and add value to agroforestry farms, and research markets for local products
- Organize Farm to Table (Forest to Table) meals to showcase the forest's riches and educate others about traditional Amazonian foods
- Learn about indigenous rights, ecotourism, Fair Trade and organic certifications, social entrepreneurship, and community tourism projects
- Research and dissertation support available with partner organizations and universities, if requested
- Learn from local farmers and cooks about the intersection between ancestral farming/hunting/fishing practices and modern cuisine and income-generation projects
- Identify edible and medicinal plants and understand their importance in traditional cooking and medicine
- Prepare traditional dishes with locals and experiment by adding different flavors and spices
- Contribute to work on the chakra (traditional agroforestry farm) by planting, weeding, and harvesting
- Create and/or clear trails in medicinal plant gardens or chakras with locals
- Support eco-tourism projects and guide visitors as they learn about forest foods, traditional Amazonian dishes, and agroforestry systems
- Research local Amazonian products and markets where they can be sold
- Seniority level: Entry level
- Job function: Research, Training, and Science
- Industries: Environmental Services and International Trade and Development
Please note: All information above is subject to change. Check the Global Nomadic website for the most up-to-date details when applying.
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