Live simply in the jungle – Costa Rica eco project

4.5

(3 reseñas)3

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La experiencia

Real laboratory on resource-efficient living.
We – two environmental activists – are currently building two ecological projects on the Caribbean side of Costa Rica. We're looking for people who want to join and help. Our finca lies in the heart of an important ecological corridor. We're working toward self-sufficiency through permaculture, agroforestry and hands-on maintenance. We're also laying the groundwork for a foundation to protect jungle.

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Que ofreces?

23 horas de ayuda por semana

Limpieza: Ayuda a limpiar la cocina, dormitorios, baños y áreas comunes.

Jardinería: Ayuda a plantar y cultivar jardines.

Construcción y Reparación: Ayuda con varias tareas de reparación o construcción.

Ayuda en Granjas Eco: Siembra, cosecha y ayuda con tareas del campo.

Cuota extra requerida

Valor: US$ 50 Por semana

Cuantía destinada a: Donaciones al proyecto

Descripción: Contribution for Food and Accomodation in a rather expensive touristic area.

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Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Descuentos en alojamiento: Obtén descuentos para quedarte en otros hostales.

Clases de idiomas: Toma clases de idiomas gratis en nuestro espacio.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidad básica para trabajar remotamente

Espacio de Trabajo Dedicado: Espacio específico para trabajar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio o Español Intermedio

Más de 18 años

Admite voluntarios solos (no admite parejas o dúos)

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Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa

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Programa detallado

On the actual finca property, we welcome support in these areas:

– Regular mowing using an electric weed whacker
– Dismantling and rebuilding our biogas and compost system
– Helping finish the greenhouse and maintain plants inside
– Expanding food self-sufficiency through agroforestry and permaculture
– Maintaining wooden houses and basic structures
– Harvesting and processing fruits and other foods

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Actividades & Turnos

The workday starts at 7:30 am with repro work (cleaning), specifically tidying up a commonly used room, which takes approximately 30 minutes.
After that, we need support with mowing using the electric week whacker and with rebuilding the composting system. Additionally, we need assistance with our website and social media presence. Depending on your interests and skills, we will find the tasks that suit you best.
The shift ends from Monday to Thursday at 12:50 pm with a 20-minute break in the middle of the work period, which does not count towards the working hours. On Fridays you finish at 10:45 am with a break in the middle of 15 minutes for a total of 23 hours a week. In your free time, we offer various activities to make your stay more enjoyable, which you can read about in our “About the Host” description.

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Reglas

- You see for yourselves how you get here. Arrival to Yuyo from San Jose: https://yuyo.info/wiki/arrival-to-yuyo-from-san-jose/
- You work 5 days a week Monday to Thursday from 08:10 am to 1 pm, Fridays from 08:30 am to 10:30 am.
- Please bring your own clothes that can get dirty, rubber boots & rain gear for working (whatever you need).
- Only vegan food. We tolerate cheese in the volunteers kitchen. Also coffee and industrial sugar.
- If you want to use drugs, do it outside the premises and never before or during working hours.
- Minimum stay is 30 days, preferably longer.
- Our free agreement is that on Costa Rica's public holidays and on the Yuyo holiday (May 8) only the repro work has to be done (Monday through Friday).
2024 Holidays: Jan 1, Mar 28, Mar