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Volunteer on an Organic MicroFarm in the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Peru

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are looking for volunteers with experience in the following fields:

    Landscaping, Gardening, Home Renovation, Carpentry.

    If you would like to apply, please find more information below about the area we live and the application we require you to complete.

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    We are an alternating community of dedicated gardeners, builders, staff and volunteers who all share a passion for organic, non-GMO food, alternative farming disciplines, ecologically balanced business and the beauty and magic of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We implement metaphysical and spiritual practices. We prefer volunteers over 24 years old. We have 2 very friendly dogs. We prefer that you have experience with one of the skills we have mentioned above although it's not required.. We prefer stays of 1 month or more, although we consider shorter stays for skilled people. It's a plus if you are relocating to this area. We prefer that you speak at least some basic Spanish.

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    Due to being a very popular location for volunteers and only accepting 2-3 Jennifer at a time, we have a very thorough selection process. If inquiring, please fill in the following questions, if this is not completed on your inquiry we may not respond.

    We receive many more requests than we can accept. Your response will help us consider your request. Please be specific, let us know your experience and elaborate as much as you can.

    APPLICATION FORM:

    - Your Name:

    - Dates you are requesting. (Remember One Month Minimum Only!)
    Arrival Date:
    Departure Date:

    - Your Age (Must be 24 yes years and older):

    - Your Date of Birth:

    - Male/Female?:

    - What country is your origin and what country are you currently living in?

    - What languages you speak? Please give detail about level.

    - Have you Volunteered or Wwoof'ed before? Please describe experience: Where, what kind of work and how long.

    - Do you have farming or gardening experience? Please describe:

    - What other skills do you have?
    Examples: Carpentry, Electricians, Plumbing, other useful skills for our operation:

    - What is your education?

    - If you are more than 1 person inquiring, what is your relationship?

    - What are your overall travel plans for South America and Peru?

    - Do you understand that Volunteering commitments are serious and that if you are accepted and confirm dates, you will be expected to keep that commitment?

    - What is important to you about Volunteering?

    - What is important to you about Volunteering here?


    Thank you for taking the time to fill in our application form.

    We look forward to hearing from you!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    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

    We are located in the heart of the Sacred Valley of the Incas which is primarily an indigenous culture, speaking Quechua and Spanish. We are surrounded by ancient Incan ruins throughout the Sacred Valley. The culture of this valley dates to Pre-Incan times. In the environment, travellers can learn about ancient Incan or current Quechua cultures. On the farm, travellers can learn organic farming, bio-intensive disciplines, metaphysical studies, plant medicines and producing natural products.

  • Help

    Help

    We require our volunteers to help with:
    - Harvesting and veggie delivery.
    - Planting and maintaining the gardens.
    - Remodeling, construction and carpentry

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    - Volunteer House
    - Shared Kitchen
    - Shared Bathroom
    - Dormitory room with bunk beds
    - 24/7 Hot showers

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are located in the center of the Sacred Valley of the Incas. We are at 2900 metres/ 9600 ft. elevation in the Andes mountains. We are 1 hour from Cusco, and 1 hour from Ollantayatambo where you catch the 2 hour train to Macchu Picchu. We are surrounded by ancient Incan waterways and terraced farming which is actively used today and has been in continual use since pre-Incan times. Incan and pre-Incan ruins are scattered throughout the valley. This region is the original source of tomatoes, potatoes and many other varieties we take for granted (there are 4500 varieties of WILD potatoes in this area). In fact, this area was the farming and food storage center for the entire Incan empire (Bolivia to Ecuador). The soil, water and sun in this region produce continual crops all year.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 766924148268

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