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Natural Builder & Land Systems Helper

The experience

Live and learn in the cloud forest! Help us build and repair with natural materials (cob, bamboo, wood) and support vital land systems like water management and basic infrastructure. No master craftsman needed—just willingness, strong hands, and a problem-solving spirit. Be part of creating tangible, lasting change on our mountain terrain.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 20 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Your $20 daily fee covers comfortable accommodation, breakfast and lunch, and full access to our cloud forest project. After meal and hosting costs, the remainder directly funds volunteer activities—like garden seeds, building materials, and tools—ensuring your contribution supports both your stay and tangible, lasting improvements on the land.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

European Union Passport

United States visa or citizenship

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Welcome to the hands-on heart of our physical project. As a Natural Builder & Systems Helper, you will be directly shaping the space we live in and supporting the critical systems that make our off-grid life function. This program is for those who learn by doing and find satisfaction in tangible results. You will work with natural materials like cob, bamboo, and wood on a variety of projects, from new structures to essential repairs. Beyond building, you’ll engage with water management, land work, and maintaining our shared infrastructure. We provide guidance, basic tools, and a collaborative environment. In return, we ask for your focused energy, patience with process, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. Expect to get dirty, solve problems, and see your effort become a permanent part of our cloud forest home.

Activities & Shift

Your core commitment is 25 hours per week over 5 days, with two consecutive days off. The work is physical and varied, adapting to weather and project phases.

Morning Block (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Focused project work. This could be mixing cob, helping with bamboo construction, repairing a structure, digging or shaping for a land/water project (e.g., pond, swale, drainage), or assisting with essential system maintenance.

Midday (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM): Shared lunch and rest.

Afternoon Block (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM): Continued project work, material preparation (e.g., cutting, sifting, hauling), tool cleaning and organization, or collaborative planning for the next day’s tasks. Some afternoons may involve lighter, independent tasks or skill-sharing.

Rules

Safety is Non-Negotiable: Always use tools as instructed, wear appropriate protective gear (gloves, closed-toe shoes), and ask if you are unsure about any task.

Work Ethic: Be present, on time, and communicative. Inform us by 7:30 AM if you are unwell and cannot work.

Stewardship of Tools & Materials: Clean, maintain, and return all tools to their designated place. Handle natural and building materials with care to minimize waste.

Team Collaboration: Communicate clearly on site, assist teammates, and share ideas respectfully during planning. We build together.

Site & Community Care: Keep work areas organized and hazard-free. Respect quiet hours (10 PM - 7 AM) and shared space cleanliness in the broader community.

Mindset: Come with patience, resilience, and a solutions-oriented attitude. Natural building and land work require adaptability.