Permaculture Exchange on Bastimentos Island in Bocas del Toro

High demand host: This host has received 6 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature: 6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice Spanish: 3 travelers recommend this host to practice Spanish
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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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.

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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.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

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

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for a hard working traveler that wants to help out and learn while practicing permaculture on our farm. We are an eco-lodge located on a 21 hectare jungle property with a cacao and permaculture farm that we use to provide a farm-to-table dining experience for our guests. You will work under and alongside our farm manager Sergio, who speaks English and Spanish. You will have a bed in our rustic cabin and meals from our kitchen

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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6 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Eco Lodge

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

6 Get in touch with nature
3 Practicing Spanish
2 Meeting locals
1 Immersing in the local culture
1 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 12. Responsible consumption and production
4 13. Climate action

Federico

Romania

My experience at the lodge was truly wonderful. It's the perfect place to connect with nature, from peaceful yoga sessions to kayaking through the beautiful surroundings. On your free days, you can even join the guests on different excursions, which makes the experience even more special. You also get the chance to connect with the local community and learn a bit about their culture. Everyone at the lodge was incredibly welcoming and made this volunteer experience unique and unforgettable. I genuinely recolmend this volunteer opportunity to anyone looking for a meaningful and beautiful experience

about 1 month ago

Nelson

United States

Was my first volunteer ever & had a good time . Ate delicious food & learned a lot about different fruits/ vegetables. Overall enjoyed my stay , the staff is really easy to talk to.

8 months ago

Jackelline

Brazil

The place is beautiful, surrounded by nature, and the people are very lovely, the experience was very good. But keep in mind that it's a very remote area, and going to town or the beach isn't always easy, so there's not much to do in your free time. Also, the positions described are a bit different, I applied for reception, but they don't actually have that position there, so I worked in other position. So make sure to ask beforehand to avoid any surprises when you arrive.

2 months ago

Roya

Canada

My experience at the lodge was a bit unexpected but I made the most of the experience & pleasant to guests. I found the host lacking in basic communication at times. The biggest issue for me was a constant lack of food, and the meal times that were often late into the day (10am, 2pm, 10pm) after the guests ate. I found it difficult to feel satiated with the proportions given and often asked for more, sometimes given more and often times not. The other major barrier for me was a lack of a designated workspace. Also, I didn't get the training manual to ensure expectations aligned until the end.

3 months ago

Patti

Poland

I enjoyed my month volunteering here. My cabin was private and rustic, and meals were healthy, organic, and prepared by a kind kitchen team. The 'reception' role mostly involved serving food and washing glasses, but the tasks were easy and I often worked fewer hours than expected or could skip shifts for tours or errands. Nico and Aaron were very supportive, and the experience is great for anyone who enjoys nature and a remote setting.

4 months ago

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