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Help Cultivate and Maintain Our Garden & feed people.

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The experience

We are looking for volunteers passionate about gardening to help us in the beautiful Volcano region of Guatemala. If you love nature and want to contribute to an ecological project, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Come live a unique and enriching experience in Guatemala, contributing to the sustainability and beauty of our garden! We look forward to meeting you and sharing unforgettable moments together. Min one day a week we feed people

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

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

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Spanish

Over 24 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

Activities:

Prepare the garden for planting.

Create new beds and keep existing ones with more composting.

Plant seeds and take care of plant growth.

Remove weeds to keep the garden healthy.

Find ways to keep the puppies out of the garden.

Irrigate the garden during the dry season.

Go out and feed people in the local area.

What we offer:

Accommodation in a stunning mountainous area with fresh air.

A rich cultural experience, living with a welcoming family.

The opportunity to explore the nature and beautiful landscapes of Guatemala.

A welcoming community and many opportunities to meet new people.

Expectations:

Be sociable, reliable and willing to learn.

Have a proactive attitude and be a good team player.

Enjoy working outdoors and performing physical tasks.

Activities & Shift

moving the soil, mixing in organic matter, planting seeds, maintaining and cleaning the garden beds & rows, removing weeds.

We like to start early in the morning, to avoid the afternoon rain, or on non rainy season to work in the cooler hours of the day

At least one day a week we feed pwople.

Rules

We do not allow smoking on the property.

If you need to use the laundry room please ask us, and no clothes washing after 19:00.