Help our non-profit organization in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are a non-profit organization located in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. We began our work here in Puerto Rico rebuilding homes after Hurricane Maira six years ago.

    Today we have a established a base on seven acres of lush beautiful farm land. 49.7% of the elderly population in Vega Alta and Vega Baja (the cities we serve) live below the poverty line. It's why we exist. Our Social Kitchen provides healthy meals to the elderly population (60 years or older) residing in public housing and local barrios. It's the first step of our dignity list: meals, medicine, safety, friendship, and support. Our Social Kitchen is run by elderly Puerto Ricans who cooks on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays each week. We're currently serving 101 families (between 144 to 150 lunches a day) with 40+ families to be added early 2023. Our menu is certified by a nutritionist in order to contribute to the physical and emotional well-being of each family. The promotion of good eating habits is an excellent instrument for preventing diseases and improving the health of the population while enjoying delicious meals delivered directly to their homes.

    We have an online store with production onsite that fund most of our work , a working farm, sod business, host monthly week long volunteer groups once a month, run a bnb to generate income for the nonprofit among other things....

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    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
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are on the ground, working side by side with communities who are struggling, but hungry to work and recover. Our work is in Vega Alta and the surrounding towns. It's close enough to the San Juan area and the mountain region. It's a beach town with great personality and a lot of need still. We work directly with local leaders and workers and eat amazing food every day (usually cooked by our lovely kitchen staff). There is nothing like the hot sun, a new rood for a family, and a shared meal.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for people to assist with day to day labor, maintenance, handy persons , those experienced in construction (or willing to learn) and farm work (skill or unskilled). Those with a positive and can do spirit.
    Persons should be in good physical health, as work will be physical in extreme heat and humidity.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We provide an dorm room style housing in a house on our campus. Its close to the ocean, has a comfy bed with bedding, a/c, internet, tv, a great view, and two meals daily.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is so much do to in Puerto Rico. You can visit the rainforest, go kayaking in the ocean, stroll the hundreds of beaches or just divine through the mountains and enjoy the local delights. Part of what we do is host teams and take them around the island, so there is always opportunities to join the fun.

    The majority of our work is done Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 4pm.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 335862697894

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