Help at a coffee farm in Manizales, Colombia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a coffee farm in Manizales, Colombia. We run a very cool place, near to the city but far enough to get lost on your own thoughts.
    We have 6 old houses, that are representative of the UNESCO's recognized "Coffee Cultural Landscape".
    Our farm is small enough to be seen in just one day, but so complex in biodiversity that one full year will not be long enough to really discover it.
    We use the traditional method of coffee growing, and processing. All our coffee is grown 1700 mts. or more above sea level.

    We welcome volunteers that understand that working at a farm is a demanding job, with odd hours and very physical.
    We want people with REAL experience in carpentry, masonry, painting and any other building skill. You must provide proof of insurance and a good status to be in the country.
    People with REAL experience in photography or video are also welcome.

    Sorry, short notice or walk ins are not appreciated. We plan our needs 4-8 weeks in advance.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Coffee is a very complex business. With us you will learn about, production, transformation, international trade. Also you can learn about becoming a Barista and serving, preparing coffee in diff

  • Help

    Help

    We want to create a new you. We want you to learn the complexities of the coffee farm work from the field to the cup. In the time you will spend with us you will learn. Basic plantation processes, harvesting, drying, milling, packaging, cupping, and more.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have a house in the middle of the coffee field. Very basic but comfortable location. Shared rooms with bathrooms with running water. The house has to be reached by foot (20 min walk). Hot water is available!
    There is a kitchen to allow for you to cook.
    Internet is available at the farm in some areas and will be available for free.
    The city of Manizales is near by (30 min) and in general several mid size cities are accessible from here in a radius of 4 hours (Medellin, Pereira, Armenia)

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have received more than 400 visitors in the last 2 years. Our project is the typical family business, and the values and ethics reflect what we want our daughters to be in the future.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs. Fully vaccinated. Must behave and respect policy of NO pets on beds.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    25 hours a week

Host ref number: 141821259213

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