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20h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
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- US$ 7
Per day
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Description
La cuota de usa para comprar alimentos de calidad para los voluntarios y para la persona que elabora las comidas de calidad y las sirve en la mesa
What you get
2
- 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.
- 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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- 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
- 1 week
The Experience
Sierra Maestra hace un nidito muy cerca de Medellín, se trata de una gran casa campesina que estamos interviniendo en dónde trabajamos con los principios de la permacultura. Podrás trabajar en agroecologia, bioconstrucción, redes sociales o labores varias. Trabajamos en equipo con vecinos y familiares. Estamos en la via al aeropuerto y a hermosos pueblos como Guatapé, San Rafael, Cocorná, Concepción.y muy cerca de Medellín
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- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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61 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Permaculture Project
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 31 Get in touch with nature
- 29 Learning about sustainability
- 23 Meeting locals
- 23 Developing environmental awareness
- 20 Immersing in the local culture
- 19 Meeting international travelers
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 16 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 12 3. Good health and well-being
- 12 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Ashlyn
United States
I loved my experience at the project!! I loved being able to work outside and learn new skills. The work was not too difficult but also not boring at all. Juan, Zara and Andrei were great hosts and made all us volunteers feel so welcomed in their community. I also loved being able to work with other volunteers and share the experience with them. During the afternoons, we had free time to explore the surrounding waterfalls, river and nearby farms. A amazing place to unplug and connect with others. Would definitely recommend!
over 1 year ago
Juan replied
Ashlyn is calm, cautious and can easily adapt. She has a good sense of humor. We loved sharing with her. We hope she finds great places in Colombia. We recommend her 100%.
Justin
United Kingdom
It was a really nice trip. At first the communication was quite difficult and there were a few misunderstandings but it's all a learning curve and towards the end of my stay I felt much more confident in my Spanish. It's a beautiful location, great food and really lovely hosts. A LOT of mosquitos! It was so rewarding learning about different aspects of permaculture so I highly recommend as long as you have at least an intermediate level of Spanish!
over 1 year ago
Juan replied
Justin es un chico dulce y delicado. Agradecemos su presencia y su tiempo.
Arthur
France
The location is perfect if you want to be close to nature. Working hours are in the morning, you have to add time to clean the dishes sometimes and also cooking dinner so if you are the only volunteer, you'll be of chore every night. In the afternoons you can go hiking in the jungle. That's fab! Sadly, I did not connect really well with the hosts : I was the only volunteer (their nephew was there too, working and cooking) and I felt it was more like they needed workforce than meeting and sharing with new people. Don't forget to bring long pants and long sleeves
over 1 year ago
Dóra
Hungary
My experience was great. The work instructions were always clear and the work was chilled. I got to learn about permaculture and planting. The food was amazing, and I also got the chance to get some recepies from Zara. It is also the perfect place to practice your spanish, but Juan was kind enough to translate me some things in English.
over 1 year ago
Danna
Colombia
The experience at the project was magical. This place offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in nature. The hosts and volunteers felt like family. The genuine connection and support from everyone create a truly unforgettable experience, a journey of self-discovery and nature connection. Also there were a lot of mosquitoes around so come prepared. Zara, Juan and Andreu thank you so much for the experience!
almost 2 years ago
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