NGO Miahuatlán de Porfirio Diaz, Mexico

4.5
(45 reviews)45

Help us in our agave farm while learning about Mezcal and Oaxaca.

Help a sustainable project
19 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with the locals
35 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
32 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

28h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

3

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Discounts on Pubs
Get discounts at nearby pubs.
Discounts on Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Dance classes
Take free dance classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Let's help mezcal to stay artisanal and organic!! Our project provide help to Agave and Mezcal producers so we can continue the traditional way of making it, handmade. You will collaborate with more volunteers and local friends and farmers while learning all about our local species and craft production process!! We have hard working and early morning farm days, as well as house-cleaning days as well as community days and cultural exchanges.

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Requirements

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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45 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

NGO

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 35 Meeting locals
  • 32 Immersing in the local culture
  • 30 Meeting international travelers
  • 26 Get in touch with nature
  • 24 Practicing Spanish
  • 24 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 13 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 11 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 10 15. Life on land
  • 7 4. Quality education
  • 7 5. Gender equality
  • 6 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 4 13. Climate action

Netherlands

5

Jorge is a wonderfull host with a lot of energy and care for his volunteers! He is able to provde all the answers you seeking for regarding Agave and the organization production and beyond. Despite it was my first farm work experience, I found all tasks doable but challenging :) thanks to Jorge and other volunteers who were sharing the same motivation it became hard but fun teamwork to be involved. I reccomend if you are going to volunteer ask Jorge which tasks you will perform and prepare yourself menthally and physically ( sleep and proper outfit).

2 months ago

Greece

5

From social impact to thorough knowledge about the organization, from connection with Nature to immersion in local culture, from experiencing a wonderful team to living in a non-touristic Mexican city, this is one of my best volunteering experiences if not the best! Work starts early and it is hard but if you are a hard-worker with ideally some experience in the field, be sure that this experience will give you back more than you can imagine in terms of emotions, knowledge and of course, the organization. Last but not least, Jorge and Ale are great hosts, extremely helpful and understanding.

4 months ago

France

5

Great Experience at the organization de the organization! Volunteering here was amazing! The team is super welcoming, the tasks are well-organized, and there's plenty of time to explore. The vibe is always fun, with great people, and the organization !! Highly recommend it to any traveler!

4 months ago


Jorge replied

Thanks a lot Mika!! See you when you are back!

France

5

Surely one of the best experiences I have ever had and an admirable project led by Jorge! I can only recommend the organization, the work on the farm can be intense but you know why you do it! If you want to be close to the locals and know Mexico, go for it! A volunteering that makes sense! The city of Miahuatlan is not big but it has everything you need for a great stay! You can also easily travel during your free days. Thanks again, I hope to come back one day!

6 months ago


Jorge replied

Thanks a lot Marion!! Have great travels :)

Germany

5

I absolutely loved my stay at the organization. The work is very diverse, you get to see, do and learn a lot of different things in the community and regarding the organization farming. It was a very authentic, local and profound experience for me. The farming is definitely hard and sometimes monotonous/draining, but Jorge is an amazing host and manages to make everyone feel heard and welcome and find solutions together. He also took us to meet lots of interesting and inspiring people and I am very grateful for this opportunity. Thank you so much for everything and all the best for the future!

6 months ago


Jorge replied

Thanks a lot for your help!!

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