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Small farm in the mountains, 45min from the beach

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(25 reviews)25

The experience

We are located in Nicoya, Guanacaste, Costa Rica, We are a new community farm to be, we want to develop a self sustaining farm with the help of volunteers. We use 50% solar power and have our own well. We love to exchange with our neighbouring farmers and thrive on new knowledge to achieve our goals. If you have ideas and would like to help this new project, please contact us. There is a lot to do here. Mainly care for animals and garden.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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 20 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Costa Rica

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

🌴 Volunteer Adventure in Beautiful Nicoya, Guanacaste, Costa Rica! 🌴

We've got a cozy shared apartment waiting for you! Each volunteer (or couple) gets their own private bedroom. The setup includes 3 bedrooms - one with a double bed and two singles - plus a shared bathroom with shower. WiFi, electricity, and a washing machine are all yours to use!
Food Situation:
You're the chef of your own adventure! Food is on you, but here's the cool part - we've got farm-fresh eggs from our happy chickens, goat milk from our friendly goats, and veggies from our garden that you can enjoy when available. Farm-to-table living at its finest!
The Work-Life Balance:

The Perks:
Daily trips to Nicoya for bakery and produce runs mean free rides if you need to shop, catch a bus, or explore! We love board game nights

Activities & Shift

We're looking for 25-30 hours of your time per week (that's about 5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week). We'd love to have you for at least 3 weeks, but no pressure - let's see how things flow!
Your Daily Adventures Include:

Animal care (feeding, watering, cleaning their spaces - they'll love you for it!)
Plant and veggie garden TLC
Property maintenance and upkeep
Fun construction and improvement projects
Helping with our rental business
Plus the occasional surprise project that keeps things interesting!

Rules

House Rules (The Fun Stuff):
Keep the shared spaces tidy and do a weekly deep clean of the apartment, including washing the linens and towels we provide. Clean up after cooking - your fellow volunteers will thank you!
Our Vibe:
We're all about peace, love, tolerance, and respect for people, the farm, and our animal friends. We have zero tolerance for violence, aggression, problem drinking, or drug use. Respect everyone's belongings - ask before borrowing!