Sustainable Community Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay

5.0
(7 reviews)7

Ayúdanos en una Granja ecológica y bioconstrucción en Uruguay!

Help a sustainable project
7 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature
7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
8 weeks

The Experience

Un lugar de amplia variedad de flora (hierbas medicinales y comestibles) y fauna nativa (multiplicidad de especies de aves, liebres, zorros, lagartos, carpinchos, lobitos de río, entre otros). El voluntariado es diverso ya que contamos con animales de granja (gallinas, ganzos, pavos, ovejas), domésticos (perros y gatos), 2 caballos, 4 huertas orgánicas y nos encontramos en plena expansión edilicia en bioconstrucción.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 40 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
  • Mandatory volunteer introduction video

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Sustainable Community

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Developing social awareness
  • 7 Developing environmental awareness
  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 5 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 7 15. Life on land
  • 5 5. Gender equality

Mexico

5

La comunidad fue un lugar de desarrollo atraves del amor, cuidado y trabajo en colectividad. Un hogar hermoso donde se vive como lo denominan, a traves del biocentrismo. Disfrute cada día, cada ser con el que co-habite, cada charla e instante compartido es una oportunidad de aprendizaje. Una gran referencia del equilibrio de mente, espíritu y corazón. Viví en dicha con la comida deliciosa 😋 que lidia preparo, con el conocimiento que Igor compartía en cada misión que hacia con ingenió, con Variña que siempre transmitía confianza en el andar de cada ser que vive (planta, animal o humano) ❤

about 2 months ago

Brazil

5

The community foi uma vivência incrível e cheia de significado. Igor, Varinia e Lídia nos acolheram com muito carinho e nos incluíram no dia a dia deles. Aprendemos sobre a conexão com a natureza e a cultura local. As tarefas são bem tranquilas, sempre respeitando os limites individuais. Acomida da Lídia é maravilhosa! O Igor compartilha saberes com generosidade e Varinia é um doce. Nos sentimos em casa. Saímos de lá com o coração cheio e uma nova família. Pretendo voltar para visita-los. O lugar é incrível

3 months ago

Brazil

5

Voluntariar em a comunidade foi uma imersão cultural transformadora. Igor, Varinia e Lídia nos acolheram com carinho e nos inseriram no cotidiano da comunidade. Aprendemos muito sobre conexão com a natureza e um olhar mais simples da vida. O trabalho é tranquilo, adaptado às habilidades de cada um e sempre respeitando nossos limites. A comida da Lídia é maravilhosa! Me senti em casa, cuidada e acolhida. Saí de lá com uma nova família no coração. Recomendo demais essa experiência! (Sim, eu chorei na despedida)

3 months ago

Argentina

5

La comunidad es un lugar del que te vas con ganas de regresar porque se mete en tu corazón de forma natural mientras transcurren los días. No nos faltó nada mientras estuvimos con ellos, las instalaciones y la comida son increíbles!. Bariña es súper cálida y siempre sentí que tiene la fuerza como para tumbar un árbol si se lo propone jaja Igor es un maestro! Supo cómo introducirnos poco a poco en la experiencia y sutilmente contarnos las historia, los motivos y filosofía de la comunidad y Lydia es muy adorable, todo su lenguaje te hace sentir en casa y cómodo/a. Ni hablar de cómo cocina 🤤💓

3 months ago

Argentina

5

La experiencia en the community fue un tesoro ya que cada día transcurrido fue un aprendizaje tanto como en el trabajo en el campo como en lo humano. Aprendimos sobre la vida en comunidad y nos llevamos conceptos de la red de comunidades. Técnicas y metodologías del trabajo en el campo,alimentación de animales,mantenimiento de especies exóticas ,mantenimiento de corrales de los animales,temporada de poda, cortar y acopiar leña,entre otras cosas. La cuales nos enseñaron Igor y Bariña comimos platos y tortas deliciosas de la mano de Lydia quien todos los días nos enseñó de sabores y recetas.❤️

3 months ago

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