Build an eco-tourism project in Tayrona, Colombia

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  Beschreibung

  Volunteering with us means joining a hands-on project where you’re not just helping—you’re contributing to climate action and the creation of a sustainable homestead in the Colombian jungle. Together we’re building something meaningful: an off-grid, permaculture-inspired homestay and co-living hostel that blends community, nature, and positive impact.
  
  You’ll play a real role in developing eco-infrastructure and improving systems that help us live more lightly on the earth. From natural building and gardening to carpentry, painting, plumbing, or even helping with marketing and hospitality—you’ll gain practical skills and see your efforts directly shape the space. Your time here leaves the land, the community, and yourself better than before.
  
  We are an outgoing, honest, and creative couple from the U.S. who left city life to pursue a more regenerative way of living. Between us, we bring experience in hospitality, project management, construction, marketing, photography, yoga, and more. We care deeply about climate change and believe in being part of the solution, not the problem. Our homestead sits on 5 acres of productive land just outside Tayrona National Park, less than 2 km from the Calabazo entrance, and only about an hour by public bus from Santa Marta. The property feels remote and wild yet is very accessible—a balance that makes it unique.
  
  Life here is simple, collaborative, and social. You’ll share meals, projects, music, and stories with us, fellow volunteers, and guests. We typically start our day as the sun rises with yoga sessions, or spending time reading and resting in hammocks, while watching monkeys and birds in the trees. We enjoy lunch breaks by the pool, campfires at night, and in the shared kitchen there are often the kind of deep conversations that only seem to happen when you disconnect from the noise of modern life.
  
  We see volunteers as teammates and family. We listen to your input, we work side by side, and we celebrate progress together. We love DIY projects, up-cycling, and finding creative solutions, and we’re excited to learn from your skills and ideas too. Wildlife and interacting with animals are part of our life here as well.
  
  This is a place for those who want to live simply, learn new skills, and leave their mark on something lasting. If you’re passionate about sustainability, curious about community living, and eager to grow—this place will feel like home.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Kunstprojekte

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Tourismus / Gastgewerbe

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Haustiere

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Videoaufnahmen

  

  Vegetarier / Veganer

  

  Nachhaltigkeit

  

  Selbstentwicklung

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Musik

  

  Fotografie

  

  Gärtnern

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Sprachen

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Architektur

  

  Tiere

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Gebirge

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Natur

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Strand
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  They will have the unique opportunity to learn practical skills in sustainable living, permaculture, and eco-friendly practices directly from knowledgeable hosts. Both hosts speak English, and one is intermediate in Spanish, our staff and locals speak fluent Spanish, guests and other volunteers from around the world bring various languages and cultures facilitating a rich exchange. Guests will gain insights from our journey transitioning from the USA to Colombia, understanding the nuances of creating a comfortable, sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature. This experience not only broadens their cultural horizons but also equips them with valuable knowledge and skills to implement sustainable practices in their own lives.

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  Arbeit

  Carpentry, yard work/maintenance, cooking, housekeeping/cleaning, painting, artwork, gardening / landscape design, pool maintenance.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Gute Kenntnisse
  Französisch: Grundkenntnisse

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  Both hosts are native English speakers, Darrell speaks intermediate Spanish and Clarissa Spanish is getting better each day. We are happy to help our volunteers learn English or Spanish and have welcomed many volunteers that speak French, Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian, and various other languages into our team.
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  Unterkunft

  Volunteers will enjoy a rustic but comfortable stay. Depending on availability, you may stay in one of our guest cabanas but most likely will be in a camping setup with your own tent under a roof near other volunteers & guests. All accommodations include a mattress, with clean bedding, and pillow(s), towels, blankets, and mosquito nets are available upon request. You’ll be close to the pool, shared kitchen, and surrounded by fruit trees where monkeys and tropical birds visit daily. The bathrooms and spaces outside of the sleeping accommodations are shared.
  
  Breakfast is included each day, and you’ll have use of our shared kitchen to prepare other meals for yourself and the option collaborate with us and other team members.

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  Was noch ...

  We are less than 2 KM from the Calabazo entrance to Tayrona National Park and provide a home-like setting in nature. We encourage volunteers to hike into the park on their days off and explore all of the natural beauty in the region. The local bus passes by the main road (less than 10min walk from our property) and provides easy, cheap direct access to Santa Marta, both Tayrona Park entrances, Palomino, Minca, Buritaca and many other destinations.

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    Familien möglich

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