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Permaculture Volunteer

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The experience

Support our work in regenerative agriculture at the Playa Viva Permaculture Farm with our team transforming dirt into soil for the production of nutrient dense foods. Work will include understanding and implementing agroforestry techniques on deforested hillsides, the infusion of permaculture design principles into the landscape and the community and “farm to fork” projects in conjunction with the hotel's Chef

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

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

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.

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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

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.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish

Over 18 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Support our work in regenerative agriculture at the Playa Viva Permaculture Farm with the 12 women and men transforming dirt into soil for the production of nutrient dense foods. Day to day design and work will include understanding and implementing agroforestry techniques on deforested hillsides, the infusion of permaculture design principles into the landscape and the community, “farm to fork” projects in conjunction with the Chef and Playa Viva kitchen, food transformation (inside or outside the Playa Viva boundaries), as well as business development through a hyper-local CSA model and sales at the weekly eco-market.

Activities & Shift

The farm has five major income strategies and volunteers, interns, and the Permaculture team members are invited to participate in its continuing development. Our five major zones of production are: organic fruits and vegetables, holistically raised animal proteins, bioconstruction materials, local plant nursery, and Permaculture consultation services. Our team designs with a dynamic restoration plan in mind and will continue to focus on restoring key waterways and revitalizing forest, pasture and mangrove ecosystems. Assistants work under the guidance of the Permaculture Manager and are invited to collaborate in whatever way best suits their academic, professional, and personal goals.

Rules

The other benefits that you will get are:
*Two meals per day (breakfast and lunch) are provided usually during working days (six days per week). You will have one day off and that day you are responsible for your own meals and dinners as well.

*Academic recognition for internships and placements for students and researchers who want to collaborate with us. All fields of study are welcome, though students or professionals with a background in biology, environmental engineering, agriculture, sociology, tourism, communication, education and marketing