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Community based project - Using Ancient Mayan Techniques in Antigua, Guatemala
We have created a beautiful farm and community led initiative near the heart of Antigua. We have a beautiful vision for the space that is thoughtfully and slowly being created day by day. The farm has Mayan spirals where we grow vegetables, flowers, and herbs. We have a puppy & kitten rescue center, a mushroom cultivation shed, fruit forest, a soccerl field and green space for sports/yoga, a kitchen (eco cafe) where we are experimenting with creating a healthy menu of fresh salads, small dishes, power balls, and smoothies. We strive to create this project in the most community oriented and sustainable way as possible. Our goal is help the local community to integrate into this healthy/selfustainable lifestyle and help educate and train people in different areas & skill sets. Through classes, workshops, festivals, sports events, gathering, celebrations and hard work we are manifesting this vision every day.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Learn ancient Mayan techniques, cosmo vision, sacred geometry, permaculture techniques, learn about traditional Guatemalan culture, practice Spanish with the locals and other volunteers & attend workshops, classes, sports events & gathering.
Help
Volunteer opportunities around 3 weeks / 1 month with a possibility of extension
-Building-
carpentry work building snack/juice bar, tables, chairs, bamboo hut, tepee, temazcal hut, cabins, dorms
-Offer classes/workshops-
fitness, yoga, gymnastics, calisthenics, dance, nutrition, holistic therapies
-Artist-
for decorating and beautifying the space (art, murals, signs)
-gardening & landscaping
-Web developer & digital deseing
creating website, material, social media content, flyers, photography, etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
We have one room available for a volunteer that is on site. This is available for a committed volunteer who is interested in living a healthy lifestyle (no drugs, partying, smoking)
Meals will include with one natural drink, freshly picked salad from the garden, and tortillas, the meal is most likely vegetarian for volunteers. Usually volunteers work from Monday to Friday 8am to 1pm. 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
We also offer spanish classes onsite for our volunteers at and extra cost of Q50 per hour (aprox $7). Flexible schedule. Local teachers with experience.
Will be living in San Felipe de Jesus Antigua Guatemala
For all other volunteers: We do offer housing options around the farm (family stay, guest house, apartments, etc) at more accesible prices. Farm is located 5 min by car from the charming town of Antigua. (25 minutes by walking from central park) Public transport is also available (chicken buses, tuktuks, Uber). So most volunteers stay at hostels in Antigua or with local host families.
What else ...
-volcanoes
-local markets
-spring water pools
-nature hikes
-local events (open mic night, farmers market, futbol games) there are many things going on in Antigua
-salsa classes, dancing
-yoga
-visiting villages
-jade factory, coffee plantations, local farms, rodeos
we want to provide our volunteers with a fun, enriching experience!
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 is pretty good in overall. We have nice working areas surrounded by nature for digital nomads.
Space for parking camper vans
We do have a parking space available for campervans and camping. Still very basic and rustic area but has bathroom and shower nearby and acces to the farm facilities.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (6)
The work was also very laid back, when you want to take a break or do a different work, you could easily do that.
Thank you so much for the good time:)
I could easily spend every day here but due to my online work I didn't had more time. The place is stunning and the projects available limitless. I remember asking Emilio the first day:… read more
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The work was also very laid back, when you want to take a break or do a different work, you could easily do that.
Thank you so much for the good time:)
I could easily spend every day here but due to my online work I didn't had more time. The place is stunning and the projects available limitless. I remember asking Emilio the first day:… read more
The project has so many different facets and is really interesting. the cafes and eco shop are also great and have wonderful products. I took an hour of Spanish lessons on the side whilst there and really enjoyed it.
It… read more
Regarding the volunteer work, it is very diverse : from watering, gardening, painting, crafting, marketing promotion, working… read more
We liked the combination off all of it. From animalcare, to local food, to projects for locals, recycling plastics, workshops, ceremonies, sport etc.
It’s the whole package.
It was our first experience with… read more
