Jadán Work Project
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Day 1Friday, July 24Cuenca
5:00 pm
Arrive at your lodging in Cuenca
📍 Cuenca · Directions
6:00–9:00 pm
Group dinner
We'll introduce everyone and go through the work projects and assignments for the week.
Day 2Saturday, July 25Work day
6:45–7:45
Breakfast
8:00
Depart for Jadán
9:00
Arrive in Jadán — meet your host family & settle in
📍 Jadán · Directions
Get ready for the work day: water bottle, sunscreen, long-sleeve shirt, work gloves, hat, rain jacket. Think layers.
11:00
Meet in the Center & head to the worksite
📍 The Center, Jadán
Lunch will be brought to you; take breaks as you need them.
4:00 pm
Leave the worksite & travel back home
4:00–6:00 pm
Home with your family
Shower, dinner, and rest.
6:00–8:00 pm
Evening activity: Scavenger Hunt
📍 The Center
Everyone meets — volunteers, families, and friends.
8:30 pm
Home for the night
Day 3Sunday, July 26Work day
7:45
Daily check-in and work meeting
8:00–4:00
Worksites
Lunch will be brought to you; take breaks as you need them.
4:00–6:00 pm
Home with your family
Shower, dinner, and rest.
6:00–8:00 pm
Evening activity: Bingo
📍 The Center
Everyone meets — volunteers, families, and friends.
8:30 pm
Home for the night
Day 4Monday, July 27Work day
7:45
Daily check-in and work meeting
8:00–4:00
Worksites
Lunch will be brought to you; take breaks as you need them.
4:00–6:00 pm
Home with your family
Shower, dinner, and rest.
6:00–8:00 pm
Evening activity: Movie
📍 The Center
Everyone meets — volunteers, families, and friends.
8:30 pm
Home for the night
Day 5Tuesday, July 28Pachamama
7:45
Daily check-in and work meeting
8:00–12:00
Worksites
12:00–1:45 pm
Home — lunch, shower, and rest
1:45 pm
Meet in the Center
📍 The Center
This activity is for volunteers only.
2:00–9:00 pm
Pachamama
Choose a short, steep hike or an easy walk — both groups meet up at the top. Dinner and time to visit in Cuenca.
9:00–9:45 pm
Return to Jadán
Day 6Wednesday, July 29Work day
7:45
Daily check-in and work meeting
8:00–4:00
Worksites
Lunch will be brought to you; take breaks as you need them.
4:00–6:00 pm
Home with your family
Shower, dinner, and rest.
6:00–8:00 pm
Evening activity: Games — traditional games and volleyball
📍 The Center
Everyone meets — volunteers, families, and friends.
8:30 pm
Home for the night
Day 7Thursday, July 30Pampa Mesa
7:45
Daily check-in and work meeting
8:00–3:00
Worksites
Lunch will be brought to you; take breaks as you need them.
3:00–5:00 pm
Group visit to all the worksites
5:30–6:30 pm
Home with your family
Shower and rest.
6:30–8:30 pm
Celebration of the Week: Pampa Mesa
📍 The Center
Each family brings food to share. Everyone meets at the Center for the meal and good-byes.
8:30 pm
Home for the night
Day 8Friday, July 31Cuenca
7:45
Meet in the Center with all your belongings
📍 The Center
8:00
Depart Jadán & travel to the Cuenca hostel
📍 Cuenca · Directions
9:00
Hiking group departs
All day
City dwellers — enjoy your day in the city!
Want ideas for what to see and do? We'd love to help you plan your visit.
Day 9Saturday, August 1Cuenca
7:00–9:00 am
Breakfast at the hostel
9:00
Hiking group departs
All day
City dwellers — enjoy your day in the city!
Want ideas for what to see and do? We'd love to help you plan your visit — just ask.
6:30–9:00 pm
Farewell dinner
Day 10Sunday, August 2Cuenca
7:00–9:00 am
Breakfast at the hostel
9:00
Spa group departs
Day 11Monday, August 3Departure
7:00–9:00 am
Breakfast at the hostel
Flexible
Depart for home on your own schedule
Where we will be
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