ARTISANAL CHOCOLATE FACTORY
Be support in business planning, marketing, and customer service. Learn about the whole fabrication process of the best chocolate in the world
The project
Vegan, sustainable, fair trade and delicious? All in one, is what you´re going to find at this project!
Learn and assist in the process of the fabrication of one of the best chocolates in Ecuador and of course, in the world. But that´s not all, in this factory they don´t like to waste anything, so they use the other parts of the fruit to make cacao butter, syrup, soaps, wine, tea, and even BBQ sauce.
You´ll be able to work in some different areas like: business plan & management, production plant, customer service, marketing and social media.
Dates/Length
Project available year-round. 2 weeks to 6 months durations available.
Costs
2 weeks – $1750
1 month – $2300
2 months – $3400
3 months – $4500
Each extra week – $275
Location details
Project is located at the cloud forest, the accommodation is inside a touristic reserve of the same owners. Two meals per day are included.
Requirements
Basic spanish (A2), must be 18 and over, with valid passport and health insurance
Itinerary Sample
Mondays to Fridays
8:00 Breakfast
10 to 13:00 Work at the chocolate factory in any of the areas: customer service, store, production plant, marketing, among others.
13:00 to 14:00 lunch and resting time.
14:00 to 17:00 Work at the chocolate factory in any of the areas: customer service, store, production plant, marketing, among others.
17:00 Free time
Role of the Participant
Skills required
A high level of Spanish is not necessary, but a volunteer should have at least a basic to intermediate knowledge as the majority of the staff speaks Spanish. Participants must be open and flexible.
What’s Included?
Accomodation
Available during the length of the project (Either at the project or local homestay families with 2 meals included)
Transfer from Quito to project
Cellphone
Local cell phone is included with a refundable deposit of $50
Aiport pick-up
EcuaExplora staff ready to transport you
Support 24 hours
On the ground EcuaExplora staff available
First weekend accomodation
In a hostal in Quito with breakfast
Orientation
(includes city tour and lunch)
Not Included
Health insurance (REQUIRED)
Meals not specified
Transportation to/from the homestay to the project each day
Optional extras
Add $60 per week for 6 hours Spanish classes if in Quito.
