Volunteer at a shamanic ashram near Cochabamba, Bolivia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are located in Marquina, Cochabamba, Bolivia, close to the thermal waters of Liriuni and the mountain of Tunari.

    More than an ecological community, we are a school to learn how to live and a shamanic Ashram, an opportunity to experiment the community life inspired by the ancient wisdoms. It was found on September 20 of 1990 by an ecological activist, philosopher, spiritual leader and author. He wrote more than sixty-seven books and imparted conferences in more than 1300 cities within the five continents. In the community an intense educational activity is being realised, therapeutically and culturally and with the objective of creating a critical attitude and an ecological conscience.

    Our philosophy of life is based on the ancient indigenous wisdoms. Our principles are based on reinstalling the sacred relations with Pachamama, achieving a balance in the ecosystem via healthy and organic alimentation, meditation, reflection and observation of ourselves.

    We see Mother Earth as the most meaninful thing, as we perceive ourself as their children. For us it is relevant to give her back love and care, so we gardening in the morning and watering in the evenings. This is a really big place full with vegetation and we always can use some extra help. We are fully commited with the maintenance and expect the same from our volunteers. For us this is a form to give back to Mother Earth a little bit of all that she gives to us.

    WE DON'T SUPPORT NOR ALLOW THE CONSUMPTION OF TOBACCO, CANNABIS, ALCOHOL OR ANY OTHER PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCE. You will have to sign a paper stating that you do not carry any illegal substances nor objects with you.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • 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

    The volunteer work is an excellent opportunity to experiment muliculturality and learn to be world citizens via sharing with people from all different kind of countries of the world and learn to share and value the differences through the community service. So our intention is to combine the community service with personal growth.

    Develop your conscience, meditate in our gardens, observe the magnificient hummingbirds and connect with Mother Earth, as well as your body and soul.
    Use the opportunity to disconnect from social media pollution with our limited internet hours!
    Enjoy a natural environment made up of the singing of the birds, frogs and more than 60 species of plants and trees.
    You can borrow books about our filosophy of life to learn more about it and to boost your personal growth and encourage your inner work.

    On your free day you can visit the tourist attractions that are located in the area, like the thermal waters of Liriuni, go up the Tunari mountain, visit the traditional markets, etc.

    Being a volunteer means helping to achieve a common objective and grow with the experience of giving one’s best in every moment.

  • Help

    Help

    VIDEO EDITING + FILMING, FOTOGRAPHY
    WEBSITE - PROGRAMMING
    COOKING - VEGETARIAN CHEF
    GARDERING
    WATERING
    CLEANING

    For experienced people only:
    Carpentry + Construction works
    Artistic Painting
    Translation
    Marketing in Social Media
    Video editing
    Computers/ Internet
    Filming/ fotograpraphy
    Graphic design

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide our rustic ecological circular houses, hot outdoor showers with solar power (hot water only certain hours a day on sunny days), and a very beautiful and extensive green area and gardens where you can meditate, relax, observe nature, etc. in your spare time. We even have a swimming pool (not heated) for you to enjoy (as we do not use many chemicals it looks a little green ;-) . The rooms can be shared or individual according to the number of volunteers staying with us.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are situated 20 min from the hot springs of Liriuni, if you want some urban site, we are 45 minutes from the town of Cochabamba, a city that was named “The Eternal Spring” after its beautiful, year round, temperate climate. From there, you can take a bus and visit many little towns, that are near of Cochabamba.

  • 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 host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We share our wifi as long as it doesn’t interfere with the service and the staff activities. But we cannot provide you with a desk and office workspace. You can use the wifi in the open space lounge area for visitors which has some chairs but no table.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a big parking space and outside toilets/showers

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    If the pets are well educated and stay outdoors they are welcome. If you need to take your pet inside you can stay in a different house (without nearby toilet, nor running water but free use of outside toilets/showers/communal space and kitchen of the volunteer house but further away from it)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 459986354497

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