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Volunteer at an Eco-Friendly House on the island of La Palma, Spain.

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  • Last activity: 27 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    On the island of La Palma (la isla bonita), one of the smaller but most diverse of the Canary Islands, we run an eco-friendly guesthouse for travellers coming to visit.

    We have amazing views of the sea from the house and live in a very lush, green area. We are very focussed on the environment, taking care to recycle all that we can and be aware of our consumption of water and electricity.

    It is a beautiful, big house with a huge garden full of fruit trees, cactus and of course, palm trees. And we would like to plant more, as well as adding to the number of edible plants on the land.

    As the place was just recently converted into a guest house from its previous state as a holistic healing centre, there are a few maintenance projects that have already been put in motion, but right now the majority of the work is focussed in the garden.

    The project is placed in the east side of La Palma, near the capital and the airport. It's surrounded by mountains, forest, and it has wonderful sea views but is over 400m2 so is not so close to the beach and can be a bit cold in winter compared to other parts of the canary islands, but if you like nature and a quiet life you will be in paradise.

    We work towards a sustainable environment and welcome people who know about permaculture.

    See you soon!


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    Aquí en la isla de La Palma (la isla bonita) alojamos a viajeros y gente consciente del medio ambiente que quieren visitar la isla.

    Tenemos unas vistas impresionantes del mar y estamos rodeados por exuberante vegetación. Nos apasiona el medio ambiente, reciclando todo lo que podemos y siempre siendo consciente de nuestro consumo de agua y luz.

    Recientemente convertimos la casa de un centro holistico a un albergue, entonces hay unos proyectos de mantenimiento que ya están en marcha, y por ahora la mayoría del trabajo está en el jardín y los exteriores.

    Vivimos en el este de la isla, cerca de la capital y el aeropuerto. Rodeados de montañas y bosque de castaños, no estamos tan cerca del mar pero se puede llegar en transporte público que pasa al lado de la casa. Durante el invierno hace más frío en este lado en comparación con otras partes de las canarias, pero si a ti te gusta la naturaleza estarás en el paradiso!

    Si conoces algo sobre la permacultura eres bienvenido/a!

    Os esperamos!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help with Eco Projects
    Help around the house
    Art Projects
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • 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
  • Help

    Help

    In the creation and maintenance of orchards,
    With the maintenance and cleaning of the building
    Gardening and outdoor work

    Creación de unas charcas.
    Limpieza y mantenimiento del centro
    Trabajos de madera y construcción.
    En la realización y mantenimiento de los huertos,
    Trabajos de jardinería y exteriores

    We do not charge any fee.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Shared room with bathroom, or own tent. Shared Kitchen.

    Cuarto compartido con baño, o tienda de campaña. Cocina compartida.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You need to speak basic Spanish to communicate.

    The vital and personal hygiene is essential in shared spaces
    Being very environmentally respectfuland towards people living here too.


    Se necesita hablar español básico para poder comunicarse.

    La Higiene vital y personal es imprescindible en espacios compartidos
    Ser muy respetuosos con el medio y con las personas que conviven en este.
    No mascotas o animales

  • 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

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 Hrs/day, 5 days a week = 25 hrs/week in total

Host ref number: 626277785537

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