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NGO Fundraising Specialist

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12 - 50 weken  ·  Leeftijd 20 - 50+

rating  Buitengewoon 4.9  · 
  Geverifieerd door Volunteer World
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Highlights

  • Use your fundraising skills to support a local NGO in Ecuador.
  • Take on a new challenge that will benefit low-income rural communities.
  • Learn about the distinct local culture and a diverse set of innovative ways to create long-lasting change.
  • Work alongside the organisation’s founder - either from home or join us here in the beautiful Ecuadorian Andes!
  • Go on adventures with our interns and volunteers - hike in the mountains, bird watch in the jungle, and explore colonial villages.

Vooral geschikt voor

Leeftijd 20+
Alleenstaanden
Koppels
50+

Over het programma

Immerse yourself in a rural Ecuadorian community while using your fundraising skills to make impactful projects happen.

Want to use your fundraising skills to help low-income rural communities in Ecuador? This position is for you! You will be an integral part in growing El Terreno’s community and environmental initiatives. Work alongside the founder and key stakeholders to help design and implement a fundraising ...

Over het programma

Want to use your fundraising skills to help low-income rural communities in Ecuador? This position is for you! You will be an integral part in growing El Terreno’s community and environmental initiatives. Work alongside the founder and key stakeholders to help design and implement a fundraising strategy that will have long- term success. This role offers the chance to apply your skills abroad and tackle new challenges. Bring your creativity and ideas!

ACTIVITIES

  • Learn about our vision, models & strategy.
  • Work alongside the core team & key stakeholders to co-create a fundraising strategy & framework
  • Use your existing fundraising skills and ability to work independently to implement the strategy.
  • Build relationships with potential donors (corporate, individual and grant-writing).
  • Evaluate your success and add your valuable experience to your resume.

THE REGION

El Terreno is on a hillside in the little-known province of Bolívar, just outside of the quaint colonial town of Guaranda in central Ecuador. It's nestled in a valley surrounded by traditional farmland and indigenous communities, with a spectacular view of the majestic Chimborazo Volcano (the point on earth closest to the sun!)

40% of the population around Guaranda live in poverty, yet it has enormous human and cultural capital, presenting a fantastic opportunity for sustainable development if unlocked. With the current systems and structures, however, the likelihood of this happening is remote. At El Terreno, we believe that cultural exchange has the potential to create a more prosperous, sustainable and meaningful world, which is why we're building a center for social innovation in one of the most unlikely places.

The organization is in its early stages, and as with anything innovative and a multi-cultural context, it provides novel challenges that require creative solutions. We're looking for a talented, committed and forward-thinking associates to join the team, either from home or here in the beautiful Ecuadorian Andes. Your efforts will be reflected in the success of an ambitious project that brings together local indigenous communities, NGOs, international volunteers, educational institutions and tourists from around the world.

EL TERRENO: CULTURAL EXCHANGE CENTRE

As a centre of cultural exchange and social innovation, we bring together local Ecuadorians and others from around the world through sustainable tourism, culture, education and ecology – to create a more meaningful, sustainable and prosperous world.

We’re in the early stages - starting in July 2021 - but we have big ambitions! We aspire to regenerate local ecosystems, build pride in indigenous culture, provide dignified employment opportunities, offer a wide variety of unique eco & community tourism experiences, and ensure volunteers like you learn new skills, meet extraordinary people and leave with unforgettable memories.

MEET THE FOUNDERS

My name is Joshua and I am from the UK. I first came as a backpacker to Ecuador in 2013 and fell in love with the place - the people, the culture, the biodiversity and of course, with my Ecuadorian partner, Karina. In 2017, I returned on a one-way ticket and after time spending 3 years searching the country looking for land, we found the perfect spot to begin building a vision we had been nurturing for many years. More recently, we've been building a team of locals and international volunteers & interns to help our programme grow and thrive.



Dagelijkse activiteiten

For 25 hours a week (Mon-Friday) you'll dedicate your time to fundraising activities.  We provide you the following:
  • Comfortable dormitory accommodation
  • Cooked Lunches Monday-Friday
  • Essential amenities (bedsheets, blankets, hand soap, bottled water, and toilet paper).
  • Access to a communal kitchen ...

Dagelijkse activiteiten

For 25 hours a week (Mon-Friday) you'll dedicate your time to fundraising activities.  We provide you the following:
  • Comfortable dormitory accommodation
  • Cooked Lunches Monday-Friday
  • Essential amenities (bedsheets, blankets, hand soap, bottled water, and toilet paper).
  • Access to a communal kitchen furnished with a cooker, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker
  • Personal storage space for food items.
  • 20mb/s fiberoptic WiFi.
  • Dedicated hand-washing station for laundry
  • Available office amenities (desks, projector, whiteboard)
  • Recreational activities (hammock, ping pong table, guitar)
  • Free-Time Activity Recommendations
  • Cultural Immersion in Rural Community
  • Optional ability to help out with weekly English classes with local children
  • Written Personal Reference

>>> TYPICAL WORKDAY OUTLINE <<<

  • 8am: Group warm up, check-in, and quick clean 
  • 8.30am – 12:30pm: Organizational fundraising work
  • 12.30pm: Group lunch provided by El Terreno
  • 2pm: Free Time

Weekly Activities
  • Mon 2pm: Community meeting and deep cleaning
  • Tue 3pm: English classes, Atandahua (optional)

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

LOCAL FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

With your time off, you can take a walk around any of the beautiful local trails around the communities, down to the river or jump in a taxi to savor the spectacular could-covered sunset. There are regular buses into town if you would like to go shopping, try the local food ...

Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

LOCAL FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

With your time off, you can take a walk around any of the beautiful local trails around the communities, down to the river or jump in a taxi to savor the spectacular could-covered sunset. There are regular buses into town if you would like to go shopping, try the local food or learn about Guaranda’s Carnaval - the most infamous in the country.

For a day’s outing, don’t miss hiking up to Chimborazo’s refuge and enjoying a hot chocolate at over 5,000m above sea level. Alternatively, take a tour around the salt mines and micro-businesses of the nationally renowned village of Salinas de Guaranda. If you prefer warmer climates, within an hour you can drop down to sea level and go hiking in protected virgin forests in the search of pristine rivers, tropical birds and immense waterfalls. Bolívar really has it all (minus the tourist traps!).

CLIMATE

We are at almost 3,000m (10,000ft) above sea level and the average temperature is 13°C (55°F). Below is a list of typical weather patterns throughout the year, though climate change is definitely throwing these off, so be ready for anything!

  • Summer (Jun - Sep, around Christmas): hot sunny days (leading to water shortages), colder cloudless nights and often a strong wind
  • Winter (Feb - Apr): Often dry mornings and heavy rain in the afternoon. Less day/night temperature change and no wind.
  • Spring/Autumn (May, Oct - Jan): Somewhere between summer and winter!

Due to the high altitude, the sun feels cooler but will burn you more easily - so be prepared with a hat and sun screen. The temperature is cool at night and Ecuadorian houses have no insulation/central heating, we have blankets and hot water bottles to help keep you cosey. Fortunately there are no mosquitos at this elevation!


Voorwaarden

Voorwaarden

Minimum leeftijd: 20 jaar

Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je ten minste 20 jaar te zijn op de startdatum van het programma.

Taalkennis

Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Spaans (basis niveau) ou Engels (gemiddeld niveau)

Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

Andere vaardigheden

The position is open to those who have a level of fundraising education and/or experience.

Tijdsinzet

Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 08:00 - 12:30

Diensten ingesloten

Diensten ingesloten

Accomodatie

Quilico:
Quilico is a shared communal space, with dormitories and living spaces. If you stay in Quilico, you will sleep in a shared dormitory with 4 beds. Living here is the best way to socialise with other volunteers, however it lacks privacy and services such as a washing machine. You will have access to a communal kitchen furnished with a cooker, fridge, microwave, and coffee maker. Personal storage space is provided for your food items. There are shared bathrooms and shower stalls, with hot water, and a hand-washing station for laundry. 

Family Homestay:
If you would prefer to practice your Spanish, get to know the local culture and enjoy a little privacy, a family homestay is also an option (subject to availability). Rooms may be humble, in keeping with the lifestyle that people live here. However, all will include a private room, hot shower, shared kitchen, WiFi and a washing station (either by hand or machine). You will also have full access to the kitchen, bathroom, living areas and WiFi of Quilico (volunteer dormitory accommodation), only a few minutes walk away.

Eten & Drank

We provide a cooked lunch Monday to Friday at Quilico, cooked by our volunteers. We can accommodate most dietary requirements. 

The remainder of your food you must cook yourself, you will receive a personal basket and fridge space to store food. There are basic shops in the village and nearby town (10mins bus/30 minutes walk) or supermarkets in Guaranda (30 minutes bus)

Internet toegang

Makkelijke toegang op de project site

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Wat is er NIET inbegrepen?

Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

Vlucht tickets

De dichtste luchthaven is Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) in Quito. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Ecuador. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

Reisverzekering

Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Ecuador biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

Vaccinaties

Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Ecuador dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Ecuador. VACCINATIE CHECKER

Gegevens over jouw aankomst

Start Date & Duration

We receive associates for a minimum of 12 weeks, generally starting in January, May and September.

Getting To Us

  • Guaranda is equal distance between the two international airports, Quito and Guayaquil
  • Bus travel is cheap and low-risk, $7 for a 5 hour journey
  • Shared shuttle cars are available $45 for a 4 hour journey
  • 10 minutes by bus you reach the nearest town with some food & vegetables
  • 30 minutes by bus you arrive in Guaranda with supermarkets and the large weekly market
Beschikbaarheid
jan. feb. mrt. apr. mei. jun. jul. aug. sep. okt. nov. dec.

Programmakosten

12 weken (min. verblijf) 0€
50 weken (max. verblijf) 0€
Gemiddelde kosten 0€/week

Programmakosten

0€ per week 12 - 50 weken Leeftijd 20 - 50+

Betaalmethodes

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Duurtijd

12 - 50 weken

Waarborg

De waarborg dient om je plek als vrijwilliger te verzekeren. Betalingen worden door PayPal behandeld, onze betrouwbare betalingsprovider. Indien je niet over een PayPal account beschikt, kan je ook met een credit kaart betalen.


Finale betaling

Uw finale betaling zal worden goedgekeurd door El Terreno gedurende de aanmeld procedure. Veel voorkomende oplossingen zijn een banktransfer of contante betaling op de projectsite.


Ontmoet je organisatie

El Terreno

Buitengewoon 4.9 rating (32 beoordelingen)

Agentschap - opgericht in 2021

Geverifieerd door Volunteer World

  Uitstekend Responsgraad

Gepresenteerd door

Joshua

Gesproken talen: Engels, Spaans

Over de organisatie

Cultural Exchange Centre in the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes. Our internships help you develop skills, make a difference to low-income communities, and travel the world.

Ontmoet je organisatie

Nestled within the heart of the Ecuadorian Andes, El Terreno is encompassed by picturesque valleys, the warmth of its people, and the richness of culture. Since 2021, El Terreno has been building a dynamic cultural exchange centre, uniting global citizens and local communities in a shared mission to foster a more meaningful, prosperous, and regenerative world. 

We are Joshua (UK), Karina (Quito, Ecuador) and our toddler son, Liam. We have a strong passion for positive change and years of experience in social development, volunteer coordination and sustainable tourism. We chose to dedicate our lives to Atandahua due to it's amazing landscapes and people, but it's also a place with a lot of need:

  • 40% poverty
  • 48% child malnutrition
  • 75% children don't go to high school
  • 26% teenage pregnancy rate
  • >5% indigenous children speak the native language
  • 3-4 months of water shortages per year
  • 95% local forests destroyed

With your help, we're working to regenerate local ecosystems, build pride in indigenous culture, provide dignified employment opportunities, offer a wide variety of unique eco & community tourism experiences, and ensure interns like you learn valuable skills, meet extraordinary people and leave with unforgettable memories.

32 beoordelingen · rating4.9

Time spent in El Terreno has been amazing, it feels like a second home. This experience allowed me to better know a completely different way of living, a slow, easy, and sustainable life, which I have taken back home with me for sure. Discovering a unique culture and so many beautiful people, ...
Meaningful opportunity and amazing experience. Overall, I'm very grateful for my time in El Terrano. The program worked closely with the community, allowing you to really experience Ecuador and the local culture. It's clear that the program is aimed to give back to the community and help to improve ...
Matthieu Levasseur rating5

2024 at Education & English Teaching Internship

Interning with El Terreno was an incredible experience! Every aspect, from project organization to social activities and daily life, was meticulously planned and executed perfectly. Joshua, the founder, is truly one of the most inspiring individuals you could meet. He settled in the area, built ...
I really liked the mix of languages, cultural knowledge but also the constant help from Joshua from administration questions to more specific topics as cultures, architecture (in my case), history or local politics. I felt like I could ask whatever question I had and always got the help I needed ...
Matthieu Levasseur rating5

2024 at Community Water Projects Internship

Interning with El Terreno was an incredible experience! Every aspect, from project organization to social activities and daily life, was meticulously planned and executed perfectly. Joshua, the founder, is truly one of the most inspiring individuals you could meet. He settled in the area, built ...
After doing an internship of 6 weeks at El Terreno I can say without hesitation that I loved the experience. Joshua is open for the different goals and experiences people strive for, making it easy to create a well suited programme. It allowed me to develop myself in a new environment wherein I ...

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