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hello my name is Fernando, I am research and development eco technologies , the “ant project” pretend to build highly resistant shelters along beautiful natural places in Bolivia, we pretend to show how to construct without destroy living underground, in that way we left the planet surface to healthy ecosystem, we have 3 places where voluntaries can stay, Refugio tramontana, a cabin in La Muela del Diablo, el refugio del dragón dormido, in the most beautiful titicaca beach, sharing with local culture, and refugio el valle de las ánimas, near Palca canyon.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our volunteers are the protagonists of a great search, a new architecture that will provoke considering alternative forms of habitat respectful of the ecosystem, we will experiment diverse construction methods, traditional, rustic or unconventional industrial processes, we work in the experimental area of the development of new technologies.
The program includes different activities to intern the volunteer in the local culture, walks, meals, visits to popular or emblematic places, viewpoints, national parties and eventually trips to nearby depending on the season.
Personally as hosts we enjoy learning from other cultures , sharing our way of seeing life, we thank these nomads and pilgrims who visit us to give us a hand.
The ant project promote positively influence the education of the children of the primary local schools , volunteers can share their knowledge and experiences organizing talks or pro ecosystem dynamics.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We need assistance in different areas to carry out the target, this involves different disciplines according to the season, we require young people hable of energetic physical and mental work, willing to provide and receive knowledge. Volunteers will be able to learn different skills in the process and, most importantly, they can be part of a profound change in the way of living in symbiosis with nature. Previous experience is not necessary, but it may be interesting for architects. We value individual skills and potential, so we are open on help based in your specific knowledge.
Necesitamos asistencia en las diferentes tareas para llevar adelante el objetivo, esto involucra diferentes disciplinas de acuerdo a la temporada, requerimos personas jóvenes capaces de un enérgico trabajo físico y mental, dispuestos a brindar y recibir conocimiento. Los voluntarios podrán aprender diferentes habilidades en el proceso y lo mas importante ser parte de un cambio profundo en la forma de vivir en simbiosis con la naturaleza, no es necesario experiencia previa, pero puede ser mas interesante para arquitectos, valoramos las habilidades y potencial individual, por lo que estamos abiertos a una ayuda basada en sus conocimientos específicos.Languages
Languages spoken
Spanish: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
ACCOMMODATION
Volunteers can be accommodated differently in every location, most of them can consider glamping’s, because we are starting the prelaminar´s, we also have a room in la paz city, voluntaries are free to use or stay.
FEEDING
we will provided a cash bonus for food support, they will be able to buy and customize their own dietWhat else ...
La Paz is a city of many contrasts, in the vicinity of no more than 3 hours you can experience different climates from the cold high of Lake Titicaca, to the jungle heat in Coroico, we are surrounded by beautiful mountains to reach.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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En cuanto al voluntariado es algo duro por ser trabajo fisico pero entretenido en un lugar increible, ubicado al sur de La… read more
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En cuanto al voluntariado es algo duro por ser trabajo fisico pero entretenido en un lugar increible, ubicado al sur de La… read more
Thanks for everything Fernando, in Sucre as well :stuck_out_tongue:
See you soon I hope!
El trabajo es difícil con la altura pero muy interesante. El proyecto vale la pena de ser más conocido, es una idea genial! La vista del lugar de trabajo es increíble.. y el lugar de vida muy cómodo!! Compartimos mucho con toda la familia y fuimos a acampar sobre una playa del lago titicaca un fin… read more
Compartimos mucho de nuestras culturas, descubriendo lugares hermosos, y probamos comida rica de la paz.
Fernando es un barón muy abierto quién me hospedaba de una manera muy amable y generosa con su cariñosa familia.
Mas que todo, tiene un proyecto muy interesante entrando en el esperito de work away.… read more
El trabajo era interesante, siempre Fernando hizo esfuerzos para explicarnos el como del porque de las cosas. me hubiese gustado aprender mas pero por cuestiones de tiempo tuve que irme :(
La acomodación era super cómoda y el lugar es hermoso.
Les deseo lo mejor y… read more
Fernando y Patricia son muy sympaticos, compartimos muchas cosas con Fernando sobre la cultura boliviana, Lapaz, la architectura, la… read more
La casa estaba muy bien ubicada, equipada y comoda.
Una experiencia super recomendable.
Gracias por todo!!
The place you sleep is really good condition for workers… read more
Gracias por compartir tanto de ese bello modo natural que te hace sentir como en casa… read more