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This is a developing permaculture demonstration center 45 minutes from downtown Puerto Vallarta. We are seeking volunteers to implement permaculture design elements such as earthworks, earthbag building, composting toilet construction, and a water catchment system. Experience with solar, electric installation, or plumbing a plus. The house has 3 rooms available, 2 with a shared bathroom and one with a bathroom en-suite. There is also a studio and rooftop terrace. We are located in a small village outside of puerto Vallarta, 1 block from the river, and 45 minutes walking to natural hotsprings. The village is full of cowboys and horses, chickens and delicious local food including a wood fired bakery and locally grown elotes en vaso. Childcare could also be exchanged with the right female candidate. We have 2 young children, 1.5 and 3.5 living in the first floor. Guests will be accommodated in the second floor. There are also 3 friendly dogs living outside. I have lived here 5 years, and am a wildland firefighter with 17 years experience in the States. I am striving to create a place where the local community and visitors alike can benefit and learn from permaculture principles, in turn making the world a bit better for my children.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers can gain experience implementing permaculture design principles while enjoying some of the most beautiful nature and culture Mexico has to offer. There are opportunities to learn about local language, cuisine, nature, and indigenous traditional practices.
Help
Earth works, earthbag building, composting toilet construction, water catchment systems, tropical fruit guild implementation, gardening, weeding, planting, solar, plumbing, childcare, early education, marketing and coordinating women’s events, social media assistance
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
Yo quiero aprender y practicar español.
Accommodation
There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the second floor of the house. One room has en-suite bathroom, the other two share a bathroom. Food will be provided depending on work offered, at a minimum a light breakfast of fresh fruit.
What else ...
Hotsprings, hiking, Temazcal, beach, and local traditional experiences all at your fingertips while building your permaculture resume!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
