Gardening, cleaning and caring for animals in Valladolid, Mexico

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello! I am Jorge, a person with many interests. I am passionate about nature, I enjoy the local flora and fauna. My family is descended from Mayan families, which I am very proud of, I love my culture and enjoy sharing it with others. My family is dedicated to beekeeping, bees have been part of my life for many years.

    Eight years ago we started a family project, full of vegetation and wildlife. We offer national and foreign visitors accommodation, tours and restaurant service. The collaboration focuses on carrying out tasks focused on the gardens, care of farm animals, cleaning/maintenance of common areas. Valladolid is a strategic point to reach Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Mérida, Chichén Itzá, Coloradas, river lizards, etc. You can easily find taxis, trucks, collective taxis or you can use the city bus to visit nearby places.


    ¡Hola! Soy Jorge, una persona con muchos intereses. Soy un apasionado de la naturaleza, disfruto de la flora y la fauna locales. Mi familia es descendiente de familias mayas, de lo cual estoy muy orgulloso, amo mi cultura y disfruto compartirla con otros. Mi familia se dedica a la apicultura, las abejas han sido parte de mi vida desde hace muchos años.

    Hace ocho años iniciamos un proyecto familiar, Parque Apícola, este es un espacio natural dedicado a las abejas nativas (Melipona) se encuentra a solo 10 cuadras al sur del centro histórico de Valladolid, te ofrece la oportunidad de estar en un entorno natural, lleno de vegetación y vida silvestre. Ofrecemos a visitantes nacionales y extranjeros hospedaje, tours y servicio de restaurante.

    La colaboración se centra en realizar tareas enfocada a los jardines, cuidado de animales de granja, limpieza/mantenimiento de áreas comunes.

    Valladolid es un punto estratégico para llegar a Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Mérida, Chichén Itzá, Coloradas, lagartos de río, etc. Puedes encontrar fácilmente taxis, camiones, taxis colectivos o puedes usar el bus urbano para visitar lugares cercanos.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn a lot about nature, culture, traditions and local food, it will be an excellent opportunity to learn and improve your Spanish. Learning depends a lot on you, that you are curious and that you want to share with us.

    Aprenderás mucho naturaleza, cultura, las tradiciones y comida local, será una excelente oportunidad para aprender y mejorar tu español. Aprender depende mucho de ti, que seas curioso y que quieras compartir con nosotros.

  • Help

    Help

    The tasks to be carried out with:
    - Irrigation of gardens
    - Cleaning of bathrooms / dining room / kitchen
    - Chlorination of swimming pool
    - Turning on lights
    - Care of farm animals


    Las tareas a realizar son:
    - Riego de jardines
    - Aseo de baños / comedor / cocina
    - Clorado de alberca
    - Encendido de luces
    - Atención de animales de granja

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This 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

    The accommodation we offer is a house/tent, glamping type, with a double bed, fan, electrical contacts, electricity, shared bathrooms. You will have a drawer to store your valuables, bring your own lock. You can also use the house facilities: kitchen, dining room, hammocks, WiFi, pool.
    It is important to consider that the park is surrounded by nature, the presence of some insects is inevitable. It is important to consider the heat of the season.
    One meal included.

    El alojamiento que ofrecemos es una casa/tienda, tipo glamping, con cama matrimonial, ventilador, contactos eléctricos, luz, baños compartidos. Tendrás una gaveta para guardar tus objetos de valor, trae tu propio candado. También puede hacer uso de las instalaciones de la casa: cocina, comedor, hamacas, WiFi, alberca.

    Es importante considerar que el parque está rodeado de naturaleza, la presencia de algunos insectos es inevitable. Es importante considerar el calor propio de la temporada.

    Una comida incluida.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    It is very important that you are responsible for keeping the house clean, your private area is limited to your store and drawer, so your belongings must be in those places at all times. You must be respectful in dressing and speaking at all times. The consumption of alcohol, smoking, or prohibited substances is not allowed during the entire stay. No pets. Essential English. Other people are not allowed to enter without prior notification. Volunteers must be responsible for meeting schedules and obligations without supervision. They must have their own initiative to do tasks. Rest days can be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Hours in the morning or afternoon, and shift movements are possible. It is important that you ask everything you consider necessary to clarify your doubts regarding volunteering. Avoid arriving at the location without prior agreement. It is important that you set out your plans from the beginning regarding arrival and departure dates.


    Es muy importante que se encargue de mantener limpiar la casa, su área privada se limita a su tienda y gaveta, por lo que sus pertenencias deben estar en todo momento en esos lugares. Debe ser respetuoso en vestirse y hablar en todo momento. No se permite el consumo de alcohol, fumar, ni sustancias prohibidas durante toda la estadía. Sin mascotas. Inglés esencial. No está permitido ingresar a otras personas sin notificación previa.

    Los voluntarios deben ser responsables de cumplir los horarios y obligaciones sin supervisión. Deben tener su propia iniciativa para hacer las tareas.

    Los días de descanso pueden ser lunes, martes, miércoles o jueves. Horas de trabajo por la mañana o por la tarde, y es posible movimientos de turno.

    Importante que preguntes todo lo que consideres necesario para aclarar tus dudas respecto al voluntariado. Evita llegar al lugar sin previo acuerdo. Es importante que plantees desde el principio tus planes respecto a las fechas de llegada y de salida.

  • 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?

    One

Host ref number: 197264338395

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