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- PLEASE ONLY SEND A MESSAGE IF YOU HONESTLY INTERESTED IN CHILDCARE -
• this requires a minimum stay of 1 month
• we need someone experienced
>>> due to some weird request’s I’d like to mention: if you only looking for a cheap place to stay we not the right profile for you.
• WHAT WE NEED HELP WITH IN OUR COMMUNITY :
We have always a lot to do, to expand our infrastructure:
# At the moment we are building one more a-frame house.
# Next project is to build a little house for our children as some sort of ‚school building‘ for 8-10 children
# besides this we are also hosting ceremonies and will have to build another dorm space such as a temple space that has a roof
# updating the communial kitchen, building another space for this but also for the shower and toilets as we wanna move the communial rooms outside of the main building and have more extra space for guests
->>> so if you are good in construction work and a ‚hands-on‘ person your help you be highly appreciated aswell.
…ABOUT OUR Community:
We have 8 children (3-8y/o) and 3 babies under 2 years. We have a self organised forest ore school which is happening Mondays to Fridays 9-13 o’clock. Our local employee Reyna is taking care of the 8 children and each day it’s a parent‘s shift who has to prepare activities to support Reyna and give extra input. The work of the volunteer would be to join this group 4h a day , take care of the 8 children together withthe other 2 adults and if possible also to prepare some activities like body movement, singing, painting or other things like that. We need someone who is patient, grounded and able to deal with children in that age. Currently we also planning on splitting the group in the older ones who need a bit more input like reading writing lessons and the younger ones who can do more free play.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our community offers the languages Spanish, English, German and a little bit of Kaqchikel
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Creative offerings for the kids, a conscious spaceholding, non violent communication, loving patient care
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IF YOU ARE A BUILDER
please come and help us expanding our infrastructure - building a communial kitchen, dorm space, children space, outside shower guest area ect..Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
In our community we speaking Spanish English and GermanAccommodation
Depending on the situation with other guests we do have several rooms available. There is a tiny house, dorm, tents, camper van and more.. you can have your own sleeping space, use the communial kitchen, bathroom and toilet. There is wifi at the mainhouse.
What else ...
There are many beautiful events and place that you can visit arlound Lake Atitlan. We do also host ceremonies and something do our own parties on our amazing yoga deck Plattform with a view above the whole lake
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Our internet connection isn’t the best but if you come with a phone and give yourself a hotspot that should work. Allthough we had volunteers here that were digital nomads turned out they were more ok their laptops than with our kids and this isn’t welcomed here as you obviously still have to work 4h a day for the ‚Castillo Kids‘ Group
Space for parking camper vans
We do have some parking lots available for travelers with motorbikes or camper vans but please ask before as we have limited spaces
Can possibly accept pets
You might be able to bring another dog along but we have already quite a few dogs here and not sure how welcoming they will be to new pets
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4h a day for 5 days a week
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The place/space itself is really basic and so is the accommodation (but all made with love), since you are living off-grid. So expect natural showers, no water… read more
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The place/space itself is really basic and so is the accommodation (but all made with love), since you are living off-grid. So expect natural showers, no water… read more