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Come join us as a farm coordinator here in Guatemala!

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The experience

We invite you to be a part of something truly impactful. We are seeking a FARM COORDINATOR who can help us run our farm and farm volunteers in the middle of the jungle in Rio Dulce, Guatemala. Here we provide education, health services, and nutrition to the over 300 children from the 30 surrounding Mayan villages. We have been running our farm for 20 years and now we are looking for a coordinator!

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 300 One time

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers make a one time donation to cover food, accommodation and boat trips.

What you get

1 day off per week

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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Requirements

Beginner Spanish

Over 22 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Grow, Change, Nourish Lives: Volunteer in Regenerative Agriculture at Casa Guatemala!

Granja de los Niños: Farm of the Children - At Casa Guatemala, we believe in the power of agriculture to transform lives. Our farm isn't just about growing food; it's about fostering nutritional education, empowering communities, and building a sustainable future. Through permaculture principles, we're creating gardens that serve as vibrant showcases of diverse, nutrient-rich crops in our region of Rio Dulce that are essential for combating dietary deficiencies prevalent in many local villages. By participating in the Granja de los Niños, you're not just tending to plants; you're sowing the seeds of positive change. Become a part of a growing network dedicated to ecological sustainability and economic empowerment. Through collaboration and shared knowledge, we're forging connections that extend far

Activities & Shift

FARM COORDINATOR - Farming, planting, transposing, composting, picking, digging, and general farm duties. Any construction abilities are an asset.

6:30am -Wake up and get ready for the day!
7:00am - TIME TO EAT
7:30am LET’S GET STARTED. Start Volunteer Activities. This will vary daily depending on your role, however mostly planting seeds, tending to the garden, growing seedlings, transplanting, raking, shovelling, working with compost and the land, pruning and watering.
9:30am Recess break time.
12:30pm LUNCH IS SERVED!
The day will end between 2:30pm-3pm when it gets hot out! This is the perfect time for a trip to Las Brisas for a cold drink and a swim in the river or siesta!

Rules

As you are working at Casa Guatemala (a private community with children) all of our Volunteers will be asked to provide a Criminal Report, and we ask that they do not drink, do drugs or smoke cigarettes. If they do smoke, we ask that they be very careful, and smoke in designated areas only, as we have the jungle and thatched room communities to protect.