Internship: ecology, biology, education and environmental

Espanha

5

I had an amazing time at the Center. Over the month I spent here, I learnt an innumerable amount of skills, and every day was full of exciting activities and lots of laughs. Simon and Jessica are a joy to spend time with. Anyone coming to this project can expect a good balance of work and relaxation, access to amazing places such as some majestic waterfalls, and the opportunity to spend time in Mizque for some cultural exploration. Simon will go out of his way to provide learning opportunities, and I strongly recommend trying his holistic living course. Overall, a 10/10 experience!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Canadá

4

Simon and Jessica are really generous people! They welcomed me in their home, and in their family with open arms. They provide a great learning experience, and are always very patient with their volunteers. They respect the working hours and provide amazing, fresh and healthy ingredients to cook. I would definitely recommend this experience, for anyone looking to learn more about sustainability and eco friendly agriculture!

mais de 1 ano atrás

Reino Unido

4

Simon and Jessica have built a permaculture farm from the ground up and it's incredible to see how far they've come. You interact with the locals and the community and so get a very Bolivian experience. Simon's beliefs are definitely outside of mainstream political discourse, which makes for interesting conversations if you're happy to engage. It's important to note Simon has traditional views of gender orientation and roles, women's capabilities and responsibilities. There are some challenges to face here, but if you love permaculture, animals and cooking, it's a lovely place to be.

mais de 1 ano atrás

Simon respondeu

Georgie was the only volunteer here and the expectation was for her to help largely with chores and cooking due to what was going on with the home birth. She was also assigned physical tasks which she did well.

There are many tasks that I do on the farm that are heavy work even for me. As such I don't assign them to those for which it would be a struggle irrespective of sex. That does mean that I normally leave the head work for house maintenance to my partner as I am otherwise fully engaged.

While Georgie was here I helped deliver the baby and took my turn cleaning and cooking like everyone else. That is hardly of a strict tradionalist.

This is the second review Georgie has left around gender belief differences. I suggest she participates in such conversations versus remaining silent and publicly judging via review afterwards. Who knows... perhaps we would learn something too!

México

5

The volunteering was really great, I met wonderful people, I learned a lot and had fun. The food was great. They respect the work hours. The only thing is that I think the announcement has to be more clear, this is because this is a permaculture course, and with that comes all the classes and things they offer in the profile, but it has a cost (195 USD). So if you don't pay for the course you don't get the yoga classes and the other knowledge and information that appears in here. You can say no to the course, and only work as volunteer, but u have to pay $100 Bolivians per week for the food

mais de 1 ano atrás

Simon respondeu

All of this information is made clear to applicants and is on the displayed information for volunteer roles. Course participants get to enjoy a full week of learning permaculture, including pizza night in a rocket oven, a yoga class, back massage techniques, applied kineseology and a whole lot more. Course participants also dont have to contribure for food supplement on volunteer weeks allowing them to practice what they learned.

We greatly appreciate attendees as they allow us to teach our passion which is permaculture and help make what we do sustainable! Thank you again for your time with us Natalia. All the best.

Reino Unido

5

Jessica and Simon made me and my boyfriend Kez feel so so welcome during our three week stay. We took the course which was really informative and interesting - including both theory and practical. A typical morning (when it's hot weather) is waking up at 6am to feed the animals and then maybe doing some weeding or gardening before breakfast. The food provided is excellent quality and healthy! We then continue work until 11am. Hours are respected, breaks are given and support is continuously given throughout. We also really enjoyed our yoga class with Jess! Thank you both again!

quase 2 anos atrás

Reino Unido

5

Simon & Jessica were the most amazing hosts during our 3 week stay at their permaculture farm. Each day offered us a chance to learn something new, from tending to the animals (ducks, chickens, rabbits and dogs) to learning about construction. It was a real opportunity for us to step out of our comfort zone and put in some real hard work! The 1 week course also offered an even deeper understanding of permaculture life, going into detail on subjects such as water management, creating an instant garden, holistic medicine and so much more. Thank you again Simon & Jessica for everything!

quase 2 anos atrás

Argentina

5

Nos llevamos un gran recuerdo y una gran experiencia. El contacto con la naturaleza y con la gente local fue lo que más nos encantó. Ir al mercado campesino, compartir una chica en una chicheria súper típica, ordeñar una vaca del vecino y conversar, y el voluntariado en si, colaborar con el proyecto de permacultura, alimentar a los animales, cuidar de las plantas y construir, siempre y cuando se respete al medioambiente. Las horas y los días se respetan perfectamente, a la hora de cocinar y limpiar nos íbamos turnando.

quase 2 anos atrás

Argentina

5

Simon y Jessica son muy receptivos, amigables, nos recibieron muy bien, nos sentimos en casa desde el primer día. Aprendí mucho sobre bioconstrucción, albañilería, soldadura, hasta vi el proceso de como se hacen compost y fertilizante. La comida aquí es muy sabrosa y natural. Las tareas son fáciles y los horarios también. En mis días libres pude aprovechar a conocer la cultura y costumbres del pueblo. Disfrutamos mucho compartir con ellos y con los otros voluntarios , con el espacio tranquilo, con el proyecto que están creando y agradecido de haber sido parte. Bendiciones Simon y Jessi!

quase 2 anos atrás

Bolívia

5

La experiencia fue muy buena, jessica y simon fueron muy amables, me hubiera gustado que el curso haya sido un poco mas profundo pero igualmente aprendi algunas cosas, me gusto mucho la forma de vida que se lleva ahi y realmente me hizo crear mucha conciencia respecto a un ecosistema natural, plantas, alimentación, sostenibilidad, etc. Realmente Muy recomendado :)

quase 2 anos atrás

Simon respondeu

Thanks Elisa. We would are happy to support students deeper exploration into any of the 14 modules within the course. We also have a library of permaculture books, videos and a telegram group for course participants. Please speak up next time to express your interest. Also message to join the course resource group

Argentina

5

Es la mejor experiencia que tuve , siempre capaces de comprender y entender a las personas y sobre todo pude abrir mi mente a nuevos objetivos en un futuro , cada dia que pase con ellos fueron los mejores , cada persona que pase por bolivia deberia de visitar este voluntariado la verdad que es una de los mejores momentos para despejarse , distraerse y sobre todo divertirse y siempre la comida es muuy rico y la mejor 👍👍

2 anos atrás

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