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Help us create a cozy Volunteer Room in the Sacred Valley

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The experience

We are transforming our old storage room into a warm and welcoming volunteer space and we would love your handicraft help

If you enjoy DIY, building or creative renovation, this is a chance to make your mark in a project surrounded by breathtaking Andean landscapes 🌿

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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

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.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

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

Program Details

Hola! We are Sebas and Lorena, a Colombian–German couple living in the beautiful Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Our home sits on a 3.000m² garden right by the Urubamba River, offering a serene, tranquil setting, perfect to disconnect from the city and reconnect with nature.

We also run a small rental property with two bungalows and one double room, welcoming travelers from all over the world.

What we offer you:

- A private room with a single bed, wardrobe, private bathroom (hot shower), electricity and strong Wi-Fi
- Access to shared spaces: garden, hammocks, yoga spots, quiet corners to relax and recharge
- Breakfast included on working days (you may prepare it yourself with local ingredients we provide or shop at the market)
- Use of the equipped kitchen for lunch and dinner
- A safe and welcoming environment

Location:

10 minutes from Urubamba (markets, shops, restaurants)
20 minutes from Ollantaytambo (gateway to Machu Picchu)
Walking distance to the Salt Mines of Maras
Public transport just 5 minutes away

Activities & Shift

Tasks include:

- Rebuilding part of a stone oven
- Laying out the floor where the oven has been broken out
- Installing shelves and adding cozy touches

Schedule:
5 hours per day (self-directed work with tasks agreed in advance)
5 days per week, flexible

Rules

To keep harmony in our shared home:

Maintain tidiness and cleanliness, especially in the shared kitchen (used by guests too).

Care for the property as if it were your own.
Be proactive, flexible and willing to lend a hand when something needs to be done.

Please only apply if you feel comfortable with these responsibilities and are excited to contribute your skills in a beautiful, peaceful environment.