Amazonian Forest Food Specialist
6 hours ago
Immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of Ecuador's Amazonian forests by participating in our role as a Culinary Arts volunteer. This unique opportunity allows you to learn from local farmers and cooks about ancestral farming practices and modern income-generation projects.
Main Responsibilities- Leverage your knowledge to identify edible and medicinal plants, understanding their importance in traditional cooking and medicine.
- Collaborate with locals to prepare traditional dishes and experiment with different flavors and spices.
- Contribute to work on traditional agroforestry farms by planting, weeding, and harvesting crops.
- Support eco-tourism projects and guide visitors through forest foods, traditional Amazonian dishes, and agroforestry systems.
- Demonstrate knowledge of indigenous rights, ecotourism, Fair Trade, organic certifications, social entrepreneurship, and community tourism projects.
- Gain research and dissertation support with partner organizations and universities.
This minimum 4-week program offers an immersive experience, with start dates each month. The fee covers all food, accommodation, pre-departure and in-country support, orientation, and project-related activities.
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Global Nomadic Full timeOverviewVolunteer: Amazonian Forest Foods and Culinary Arts in Ecuador — role with Global Nomadic.LocationTena, EcuadorDurationMinimum 4 weeksStart 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,...
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Global Nomadic Full timeOverview Volunteer: Amazonian Forest Foods and Culinary Arts in Ecuador — role with Global Nomadic. Location Tena, Ecuador Duration Minimum 4 weeks Start dates Start 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,...
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia beBeeAmazonian Full time $40,000 - $60,000Job Title: Amazonian Forest Food and Culinary Arts SpecialistJoin a unique opportunity to learn about Ecuadorian culinary arts, with a focus on interculturality and sustainability. The successful candidate will work with local farmers and cooks to identify edible and medicinal plants, prepare traditional dishes, and contribute to the development of...
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