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Volunteer in community and retreat center

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The experience

Alma Mactzil, meaning "Soul Miracle," is a sanctuary where you can retreat from the outside world and embark on a journey toward holistic well-being and spiritual alignment. Born out of two words: Alma, meaning “soul” in Spanish, and Mactzil, meaning “miracle” in Mayan —this phrase embodies our mission:
To nurture soulful beings so they may discover the miracle that lies within.
Our heartfelt intention is to provide a space for self-exploration,

What you offer

15 hours of help per week

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 70 Per week

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

Description: A weekly contribution of $70 USD covers food, utilities, household goods, garden upkeep, and space maintenance.

What you get

2 days 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.

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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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

Requirements

Fluent Spanish or Fluent English

Between 18 and 55 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Immerse yourself in a sustainable, community-driven lifestyle while contributing to the upkeep of our shared space.
Depending on availability, rooms offered will be private or double, fostering a sense of intimacy and comfort.

Our homestead is a safe space where you can immerse yourself in diverse experiences that inspire growth and connection.
Here, you can explore sustainable living and slow, mindful activities that nurture creativity and well-being.

From cooking vegetarian meals, crafting herbal medicines, fermenting foods, and tending to the garden or watering plants,
to sewing, journaling, and creating natural art projects, each activity offers an opportunity to engage with nature’s rhythms and cultivate harmony, balance, and a deeper sense of presence.

Contribute 5 workdays per week, 3 hours per day.
Help host weekend retreats or wellness activities, enriching our vibrant, multicultural community.

Responsibilities:
Participate in the 4 Elements Roster
Earth: Gardening, composting, or plant care.
Water: Cleaning shared areas like kitchens and bathrooms.
Fire: Assisting in meal prep or maintaining cozy communal spaces.
Air: Organizing, supporting projects, and creating a welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits
Enjoy 2 days off weekly to rest or explore the local area—details are available in our FAQ section.
Some weekly activities offered include circling practices, Authentic Relating Games (ARG), Transformation Games,
Cacao Ceremonies, Mayan Astrology Workshops, New Moon / Full Moon Rituals, Yoga, Meditation, and the daily Pancha Upachara Puja.

Activities & Shift

We offer three types of stays depending on your intentions and level of involvement
Volunteers play a crucial role in the space as they are the ones who create the community atmosphere. They welcome visitors, support special events, beautify our gardens, create content for social media and much more,

We encourage them to contribute their time, energy and talent in the areas they feel a resonance with.
The exchange of work is pretty simple, we have different departments who rotate weekly so we can all share and learn a little bit of everything.
We help in the kitchen, in the garden, in diy/crafts, content creation, cleaning communal spaces, etc.

You'll leave with valuable skills that will serve you for a lifetime, learning how to live with less impact and a deeper appreciation for rural living. Experience meaningful connections and gain insights that resonate far beyond your stay. Join us for a transformative experience that nurtures growth, connection, and a soulful way of living in harmony with the Earth.

Rules

By coming down to live with us, you agree not to smoke, take recreational drugs, illicit substances, or consume alcohol inside our center.