Set amongst stunning scenery the Arajuno road weaves its way through the outer Amazon, frequently offering clifftop views over the miles and miles of virtually untouched rainforest.

In between the towns of Arajuno and Puyo are scattered communities of farmers and lumberjacks, the small hamlet of 10 de Agosto and the halfway town of El Triunfo. Aside from the games of volleyball and the frequent fiestas, the towns and communities are yet to yield to the commodification of modern Ecuador.

The teaching and community projects are both located at the YouVolunteer house on the Arajuno Road, Ecuador

The volunteers live in a communal house on the Arajuno Road. The house provides a spacious dorm room, two twin rooms, a kitchen with fresh drinking water, living area, working area and two bathrooms with hot showers. Bedding is also provided, and there is internet and emergency telephone access. The house is currently generator run whilst electricity is being installed. Food costs are included and volunteers take turns to prepare evening meals.

The volunteer house provides social environment and will give volunteers the chance to relax and unwind as well as getting to know volunteers from other schools and what is going on in the different communities. The project runs until Saturday morning, although the house is available for use at the weekend. If volunteers wish to stay at weekend they will need to provide their own food. Many volunteers choose to go to nearby Puyo or Banos.

The house is situated at the bottom of a steep hill and all of the communities, schools and conservation locations are accessed by an energetic 20 minute walk up the hill and then by foot or by bus (though the project car is often used). Emergency services are located between 10 and 20 minutes from the house. The house has 2 cats and 2 friendly guard dogs. The house is in the rainforest, so be prepared to get wet and muddy during the rainy season. The house is fairly free of insects although expect to see a few.