Volunteer in Mexico on a permaculture project

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Country: Mexico

Last Activity: 12/04/2011

Description

A permaculture farm and art space located in Michoacán, México. We are dedicated to efforts concerning reforestation, sustainability, home-scale and large-scale permaculture techniques, organic gardening and community living.

Area

Michoacán

Type of work

Other,
Art project,
Language practise,
Charity work,
Helping with Tourists,
Animal care,
Help with Eco project,
Farming,
General Maintenance,
Cooking / shopping,
Building,
Gardening

Work

Our volunteer program attracts people from all over the world. We work hard, but also play and have opportunities for creative and artistic activities. Volunteers work 35-40 hours per week on various projects, including gardening, natural building, plant propagation, trail making, cleaning, cooking, and mapmaking. The variety of projects allows all of our volunteers to learn during work, and long term volunteers are able to take leadership roles within particular projects of interest.

Outside of working hours volunteers participate in a variety of activities available. We have a large library with over 3,000 books on subjects ranging from yoga techniques to building a house out of cob. Our facilities include a sauna, an archery range, volleyball court, and plenty of trails for exploring. Both visitors and volunteers enjoy playing with the juggling equipment, circus toys, carving tools, and art supplies.

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Accommodation

Volunteer housing is wooden cabins which are furnished with beds and blankets. All volunteers and visitors use a small house for eating breakfast, showering, and lounging. All meals are provided, and lunch and dinner are eaten communally.

What else ...

Requirements for volunteering with us include:
*Functional English or Spanish
*Ability to be on time
*Ability to work hard and maintain a positive attitude
*There is no smoking at the Village
*Volunteers must like dogs, as we have 9 :)

Potential volunteers should contact us! Then we will forward you more information about volunteer positions available as well as an application. For applicants considering long term positions we will set up a time to chat on the phone.

Please fill in your profile on this site so we can see who you are and what you do!

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Host ref number: 6281175314aa

Feedback left about host

(Excellent)

by host [04/02/2010]:

for Jacky

Jacky has been working with us for nearly two months now. He is a truly amazing addition to our ever-evolving community!

Jacky has been involved in building huts and a chicken coop out of cob, preparing soil for our planting season, and helping us cook vegetarian meals. Due to his positive work ethic and personal motivation, we've given him a more

(Excellent)

by Jacky [25/02/2010]:

for host

This is a place for personal transformation. I came to this conclusion having spent 10 weeks here and having seen the changes in myself and others. Your experience here will largely depend on how much you get involved but this place already has many supporting elements in place to facilitate a memorable experience.

Nature – The trees, the more flowers, the birds, the starry night sky will constantly remind you that you are living off the grid, among 83 acres of forest. The air is fresh and the views are stunning. All this is afforded without sacrificing much of the infrastructures that we are accustomed to in the cities, such as electricity, internet, hot showers and a comfortable place to sleep.

Animal – There are 8 dogs and 3 cats buzzing around. They are gentle and playful. They have added a different dimension of intimacy to my time here and brought me closer to nature.

Work – I had no knowledge of permaculture prior to my arrival. While here, I gained hands-on experiences with natural building, woodworking, planting, cooking, trail-making, renewable energy systems and many practical skills to live sustainably. The work is varied everyday and is rewarding in many ways.

Food – Food is delicious and plenty, meal after meal. I have never lived on just vegetarian food before but the food is so good here, I have not had any craving for meat.

Activity – Almost everything you can imagine is possible here. I have participated in yoga, archery, trapeze, volleyball, hiking, jump roping, juggling and many activities to get your blood pumping. In your quite times, there are at least 4,000 books span over all major topics at your disposal. At night, live music and fire is a magical way to wind down the day.

Class – Many classes are available if you interested in learning a craft. I learned how to make bread and made a knife using recycled materials. The place empowers the teacher in all of us. Silk-screening, didgeridoo, paper, Diablo sticks, weaving are among the many things volunteers have made and taught to others.

People – At the heart of any community is its people. Brian and Marie are a constant force behind the vision for a better way of living. Volunteers cycle through and they add their unique flavor and skills to the mix.

As amazing as it is already, the place is still in its infant stage. Everyone passes through will be able to have an impact on shaping its future. My time here has been simple, pure and full of joy. I cannot wait to return one day to see what it has become. Its success can be a model for all seeking an alternative lifestyle and I wish many will have the courage to search for what has been lost in our current civilization.

(Excellent)

by host [04/02/2010]:

for Alejandra

Alejandra volunteered with us for 3 weeks. During her time here she helped build huts and a chicken coop out of cob (a natural building material like adobe), she helped prepare dirt for our planting season, and she translated parts of our blog and website.

Beyond her working contributions, her positive attitude and friendly demeanor were a more

(Neutral)

by host [07/03/2010]:

for Cantero

Titiane volunteered here for two weeks.

She really killed the general vibe among volunteers because of her hatred for the English language. She speaks English better than Spanish, but if you switch to English with her (after she doesn't understand the Spanish) she gets annoyed.

We've hosted over 150 volunteers here, and she is the only one to, more

(Excellent)

by Perla [18/10/2010]:

for host

I went there not as a volunteer, I went as a visitor, I was there three days and it was a great experience, the landscape is awesome, the food is tasty and the people is friendly.

I learned about ecology stuff and I made some friends who still keep in touch and visited and they have come to my city to visit me.

Despite the fact you don't go as more

(Excellent)

by host [19/10/2010]:

for Perla

Perla is an amazing person who visited the Bosque for an event we had which focused on sustainability and permaculture. She is kind, smart, and made the event better by being present. I have no doubt she would make a wonderful volunteer!

(Excellent)

by Robbert [12/04/2011]:

for host

Last September (2010) I stayed at this place for about a week as a visitor and it was spot on. It was just what I needed, friendly people, lovely dogs, good food and some projects to participate in. My experience was a bit different from a volunteering one, but the atmosphere and environment is inspiring to say the least. The enthusiasm and more

(Excellent)

by host [13/04/2011]:

for Robbert

Robbert came to visit us in September 2010. We were not hosting volunteers at the time, but in spite of this Robbert did what he could to contribute to the space.

He is *awesome*. Genuine, smart, honest, creative, respectful, hard-working, caring, ... I couldn't fill this reference with enough positive adjectives about him!

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