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Volunteer Wanted: Jungle Corner & Plant Makeover Project

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The experience

We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on volunteer with experience in plants to take on a special green project at our hostel.

The main mission:
Transform the empty space under the stairs in our patio into a small jungle-style corner. Right now, it’s just tiles! It needs, bricks, plastic to protect from water leakage, and some stones — so the whole setup still needs to be created from scratch.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

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

Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Beginner English

Over 25 years old

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

Be from outside Colombia

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

What you'll do:

*Design a cozy, natural jungle-style space
*Build the surroundings (like a plant-pond structure using stones, sand, bricks, etc.)
*Choose and buy tropical plants that work well in the space
*Set it all up and bring it to life

Extra mission:

*Give love to the rest of the hostel’s plants too!
*Replace old or dying plants
*Reorganize pots and green corners
*Make the common areas feel fresh and alive again with plants

Activities & Shift

What you’ll get:

*Full creative freedom (with our support and budget)
*A cool green project to make your mark on the hostel
*Good vibes, great company, and endless coffee ☕
*And of course, a more beautiful space that everyone will enjoy thanks to you

Rules

Who we’re looking for:

*Someone who’s proactive and doesn’t wait to be told what to do
*Not afraid to go out, buy materials, and make things happen
*Has real experience with plants (care, placement, types, etc.)
*Creative and practical – can work independently and take the lead