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Creative Renovation & Jungle Art Volunteer in Talamanca

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The experience

Join us at Dancing Tree, a 40-hectare jungle sanctuary near Puerto Viejo, where we’re bringing new life to an old Caribbean home surrounded by nature, art, and community.

We’re currently focusing on renovating the main house — painting, woodwork, small construction projects, and creative restoration — while also taking care of the land, maintaining jungle trails, and building new spaces like a chicken coop and outdoor art areas.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Materials for volunteer activities

Description: To help cover food, gas, and maintenance costs, we ask for a daily contribution of $15 USD. This is not a work payment, but simply a way to support the sustainability of the project and the upkeep of this remote jungle space.

What you get

1 day off per week

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 18 and 72 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At Dancing Tree, we flow with the rhythm of the jungle — working with intention, creativity, and respect for nature.
This is a volunteer exchange, not a job — we value presence, learning, and collaboration over strict schedules.
Typical Daily Flow (Monday–Saturday):
8:30–9:00 a.m. — Breakfast together & short check-in for the day
9:00–12:30 p.m. — Main work period (renovation, gardening, or building projects)
12:30–1:30 p.m. — Lunch break
1:30–3:00 p.m. — Optional creative or light work session (art projects, tool care, organizing, painting, etc.)
Afternoons free — time for swimming, art, music, or exploring Puerto Viejo 🌴
🕊️ Sunday is your day off — to rest, visit the beach, or just enjoy the peace of the jungle.

Activities & Shift

Assisting with main house renovation (painting, sanding, light carpentry, creative decoration)
Gardening & jungle care (trail maintenance, compost, planting trees, collecting branches)
Building projects (chicken coop, small structures, art installations)
Creative collaboration (murals, photography, sculpture, design, or your own ideas!)
Occasional help with daily routines — cleaning shared spaces, organizing tools, watering plants

Rules

Respect nature — no littering, no harming wildlife, keep noise low at night 🌙
No drugs or heavy alcohol use on the property
Be on time for morning check-ins and communicate if you can’t join a shift
Help keep shared areas tidy (kitchen, bathroom, tools)
Bring an open heart and positive attitude — everyone here contributes to the vibe ✨