hands-on food forest and alternative building projects learning

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Connect with nature: 7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 7 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

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

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

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

We are a NGO organization pioneering innovative, off-grid building techniques in under-served communities, such as underground homes and earthships. Our approach integrates sustainable agriculture and food production to create self-sufficient living systems. we also offer hands-on learning in different areas related to sustainability for under-served communities.

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Requirements

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

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Quality education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Sustainable cities and communities

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

NGO

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

7 Get in touch with nature
7 Learning about sustainability
6 Practicing Spanish
5 Meeting locals
5 Immersing in the local culture
5 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 12. Responsible consumption and production
4 4. Quality education
3 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Suzanne

Netherlands

I really enjoyed living in the organization for 2 weeks and wish I could've stayed longer! It was exciting to learn about planting and building techniques. I had a really nice language exchange with the workers at the organization, and they also drove me around to let me explore the area😍 Jacob also took us to Sámara where we got to spend the night and see one of his bars which was really fun. And the daily morning yoga sessions with Claudia have to be mentioned as well :) Would recommend!!

27 days ago

Leona

Germany

I really enjoyed my time at the organization. It's a beautiful, peaceful place surrounded by nature. Since Jacob was on vacation, Alexis and the other guys who work there took good care of me and became very good friends. It's a bit tricky to get around without a vehicle, but it's possible! I mostly hitchhiked to the beach in Santa Teresa or Montezuma and took the bus back home after dark and never felt unsafe. I also enjoyed the work, and the guys made sure it wasn't too hard for me or too much in the sun during midday. Moreover, the accommodation is very nice and has everything you need.

about 1 month ago

Lara

Italy

I couldn't imagine or expect anything better from this experience! Jacob and his house and family felt like home from the first moment! A super quiet, calm place and job, where you can learn a lot from others and about various tasks and even about yourself! I highly recommend it if you want to be part of a community where you help each other, where you learn and where you can spend calm and peaceful time with nature! Thank you!!

3 months ago

Lea

Austria

I could learn a lot, had a beautiful time with the other workers and nice tasks. Also there is so much place to work out, work on your laptop or just hang out at the natural pool.

4 months ago

Mateo

Argentina

I worked in the organization for three weeks, watering the plants and helping in the construction site. Had a good time, just know that its hard work!

4 months ago

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