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Ecological Reserve Arbeláez, Colombia

5.0
(16 reviews)16

Help us protect native bees and butterflies

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Connect with nature
15 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
15 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

5h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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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.
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.
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.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Dec
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May
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Buscamos voluntarios apasionados por la naturaleza y la vida sostenible que quieran apoyar en tareas de bioconstrucción, agricultura y mantenimiento de nuestro espacio de conservación. Tendrás la oportunidad de aprender técnicas prácticas y vivir rodeado del bosque andino. Una experiencia para ensuciarse las manos, aprender haciendo y aportar a un proyecto que proteje la biodiversidad mientras construimos juntos un aula ambiental viva.

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Requirements

  • Between 18 and 80 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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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Ecological Reserve

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 15 Get in touch with nature
  • 15 Learning about sustainability
  • 14 Developing environmental awareness
  • 11 Meeting locals
  • 9 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 14 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 14 15. Life on land

United Kingdom

5

We loved our time here so much we came back! Thanks so much for having us! Can't wait to come back :)

3 months ago

Italy

5

Paula, Yupanqui and Hernando are incredibly kind and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Colombia and fully experienced nature and rural life. I always felt taken care of and supported from the hosts, and there was a beautiful family atmosphere. I recommend this experience to people who want to learn about nature and wildlife conservation, challenge themselves with something new and really authentic.

10 months ago

Colombia

5

¡Fue una gran experiencia! Fue lindo estar tan conectada con la naturaleza, aprender tantas cosas sobre permacultura, abejas, polillas y sobre biodiversidad en general. Amé el momento del café y las conversaciones con Paula y Yupanqui. Gracias por recibirme en el pedacito de bosque que es su casa.

21 days ago

Colombia

5

Me encanto la experiencia de voluntariado en la reserva! Fueron dos semanas de total desconexión, estar rodeado de naturaleza y una fauna increíble. Aprendí mucho sobre sobre la meliponicultura, la permacultura y el café colombiano. Además de retarme a hacer cosas que nunca había hecho antes, conocí a personas muy bonitas que me enseñaron un montón. Gracias a Paula, Yupanqui, Hernando (y sus mascotas Palenque, Pepita y Felicia) por hacer de mi estancia una experiencia tan especial y significativa.

2 months ago

Italy

5

Paula y Yupanqui me recibieron con mucho cariño, desde el primer momento me sentí como en casa. Fue lindo compartir con ellos y otra voluntaria, hablando de muchas cosas, aprendiendo y ayudando con su proyecto. Le deseo mucha suerte, no solo fueron anfitriones, también amigos.

3 months ago

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Hosted by Paula Andrea

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