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Eco Village Drake Bay, Costa Rica

5.0
(173 reviews)173

Finca Ganadito: Help us create plant-based meals for groups

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This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
116 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 11 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
144 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
139 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
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.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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What you get

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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.
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.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
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

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Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

We need help preparing meals for our group vacation and retreat guests. We're looking for volunteers who are talented cooks wanting to get experience making veggie/vegan farm-to-table food. Previous experience producing food in a restaurant kitchen or stall would be ideal. Volunteers stay in a purpose-built station, work for 5 hours per day for 6 days, and can use any of the facilities at the property. This is a work exchange!

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
  • Over 20 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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173 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Village

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 144 Get in touch with nature
  • 139 Learning about sustainability
  • 124 Meeting international travelers
  • 123 Developing environmental awareness
  • 97 Practicing Spanish
  • 70 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 100 14. Life below water
  • 81 3. Good health and well-being
  • 75 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 14 15. Life on land
  • 13 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 10 13. Climate action

United States

5

My time at the eco village was honestly one of the best experiences ever. The hosts rob and Rebe were very welcoming. Everything about this Epic Trip felt so genuine and full of good vibes. The vegan food was amazing super fresh and made with so much love. I loved the coconut and soap workshops, the snorkeling tour, and the massage that left me feeling so relaxed. The turtle patrols were definitely my favorite part ,seeing the turtles and helping protect their eggs was just magical. This place has such a peaceful, healing energy. I left feeling so grounded, inspired, and grateful for it all.

12 days ago

United States

5

I spent a total of two weeks at the eco village and i still don't think it's enough! i met some of the most amazing people ever. the staff is extraordinary!! they are so sweet and welcoming. Faye, Melissa, Meme, Felipe, Rob, and Rebe all made this experience so special for everyone involved. i 100% recommend this experience for anyone who is looking to travel with a purpose and make tons of new friends. can't wait to come back 🌎🫶🏼

21 days ago

United States

5

A wonderful and eye opening experience into sustainability and sea turtle conservation. The work done here is truly impactful and I cannot recommend it more. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the eco village and will forever cherish it

22 days ago

United States

5

One of the best experiences I've ever had traveling. Not only was the facility beautiful but the people who work there were top tier. The food was fantastic (I miss it with my whole heart), the excursions were very fun, and the experience of helping with conservation of sea turtles was heart warming. The time spent at the facility was also amazing. I spent a lot of time at the beach (5 min walk) and exploring the land around me. I would recommend this trip to anyone! 10/10

22 days ago

United States

5

This trip was an experience that exceeded all my expectations, I would recommend it to anyone & go back in an instant!!! Great hosts & warm environment for everyone☺️

22 days ago

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