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Join Us in Building a Perma Culture Project Near Medellín

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The experience

Live an authentic rural experience in the hills of Santa Elena, where you’ll have the opportunity to cook traditional meals with locals who grew up here. This is a total immersion in Spanish, with friendly English-speaking locals available to assist with translation. Our community is situated in a beautiful area known for the best local eggs and milk. Additionally I can teach you the ancient tradition of bartering and exchanging goods in Medellin

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

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

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 16 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers contribute $16 per day, which helps support the project and provides personal benefits, including food and shelter

What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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!

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

Language lessons: Take free language 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.

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteers will actively contribute to the project in various ways, including helping with food cultivation, assisting in the construction of sustainable structures, and participating in community development activities. There are many opportunities to get involved, whether it's working in the garden, building eco-friendly housing, or engaging with the local community on cultural initiatives. For more information about all the available opportunities, please visit our Vaki page https://vaki.co/es/vaki/proyecto_ecologico_camping_pizza_y_huerta?.

Activities & Shift

In the morning, after breakfast, activities related to agriculture, art, and/or construction will be available, and we will decide each day, in conversation with you, what we are going to do.

Rules

Rainwater for cleaning and aqueduct water for cooking.
Dry the bathroom after the shower.
Use the dry toilet as much as possible.
Once a week, cook with firewood.
Have respect for others and the community in Santa Elena, and treat nature with respect.
Bring your nice energy and enthusiasm!