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Be part of the coffee process in our small farm in Cundinamarca, Colombia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    We are currently only receiving volunteers with conversational Spanish! We appreciate your understanding!

    COFFEE SEASON IS UPON US! Help us pick and process our delicious agroecological coffee, you can be part of the whole process with us! (available from April to the beginning of June)

    We are a farm, an agroecological family project made up of Omar, Gilma, Laura, and Ana. Logan, Sam, and Pongo (the dogs), and Kura the cat. We are located in Cachipay-Cundinamarca, Colombia.

    Our main activities are the cultivation of coffee and Orellana mushrooms, we also take care of chickens and goats, we have a home garden, banana and citrus trees.

    We have certain activities that must be carried out daily without fail!

    -Feeding the chickens, collecting their eggs several times a day, and making sure they always have water to drink.

    -Watering the Orellana mushrooms so that they are always fresh and moist.

    Among the activities we generally carry out are:

    -The harvesting, processing, and drying of coffee. (now with a bicimachine)

    -Preparation of organic and bio-prepared fertilizers. (Omar's specialty)

    -Irrigation and care of crops and ornamental plants.

    -Preparation, sowing, and harvesting of orellanas.

    -Eco-construction with guadua (structures such as bridges and corrals)

    -Adaptation of common areas and housing.

    The schedule is decided with the volunteers, we make a video call to share our expectations and yours, thank you for considering us in your adventure! We hope that you learn from us as much as we do from you.

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    Somos finca, un proyecto familiar agroecológico, conformado por Omar, Gilma, Laura y Ana, también: Logan, Sam y Pongo los perros y Kura la gata. Estamos ubicados en Cachipay-Cundinamarca-Colombia.

    Nuestras actividades principales son el cultivo de café y setas orellanas, también cuidamos de gallinas y cabras, tenemos una huerta casera, platanera y cítricos.

    Tenemos ciertas actividades que deben realizarse diariamente ¡sin falta!

    -Alimentar a las gallinas, recoger sus huevos varias veces al día y asegurarnos de que siempre tengan agua para beber.

    -Regar las setas orellanas para que siempre estén frescas y húmedas.

    Entre las actividades que realizamos generalmente están:

    -La recolección, beneficio y secado del café. (ahora con bicimáquina)

    -Preparación de abonos orgánicos y biopreparados. (la especialidad de Omar)

    -Riego y cuidaddo de cultivos y plantas ornamentales.

    -Preparación, siembra y cosecha de orellanas.

    -Eco-construcción con guadua (estructuras como puentes y corrales)

    -Adecuación de zonas comunes y vivienda.

    El horario se decide con los voluntarios, realizamos una videollamada para compartir nuestras expectativas y las de ustedes, ¡gracias por considerarnos en su aventura! Esperamos que aprendan de nosotros tanto como nosotros de ustedes.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    History
    Gardening
    Plant care
    Animals
    Pets
    Sustainability
    Farming
    Hiking
    Nature
  • 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

    You will be able to learn how to care for plants and animals in an agroecological way, you will be able to practice Spanish, try traditional food made by the locals (us), and get to know the different flora and fauna that we have here!

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    ¡Podrás aprender a cuidar plantas y animales de forma agroecológica, podrás practicar español, conocer comida tradicional hecha por los locales (nosotros), y conocer la diferente flora y fauna que tenemos aquí!

  • Help

    Help

    Our project includes animals: feeding them and cleaning their houses.

    Gardening: planting, harvesting, weeding, watering.

    Green construction: building with natural materials such as (recycled) wood and guadua (bamboo) also harvesting these materials, even transporting them from one place to another.

    Right now we are focusing on our food sovereignty!

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    Nuestro proyecto incluye animales: alimentarlos y limpiar sus casas.

    Jardinería: sembrar, cosechar, deshierbar, regar.

    Bioconstrucción: construir con materiales naturales como madera (reciclada) y guadua (bambú) también cosechar estos materiales, incluso transportarlos de un lugar a otro.

    Ahora mismo nos estamos centrando en nuestra soberanía alimentaria!

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have an apartment with running water, electricity, a full bathroom and beds. It is separate from our house and has a beautiful view!

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    Tenemos un apartamento con agua corriente, electricidad, baño completo y camas.

    ¡Es independiente de nuestra casa y tiene unas vista preciosa!

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have many different animals to see and discover, especially birds and insects.

    There are waterfalls nearby, viewing points with wonderful views and hiking trails.

    There are buses that go in and out of the village from six in the morning to seven in the evening.

    The farm is approximately 40 minutes from the city (on foot).

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    Tenemos muchos animales diferentes para ver y descubrir, sobre todo aves e insectos.

    Hay cascadas cerca, miradores con vistas maravillosas y rutas de senderismo.

    Hay autobuses que entran y salen del pueblo de seis de la mañana a siete de la tarde.

    La granja está a 40 minutos aproximadamente de la ciudad (caminando).

  • 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

Host ref number: 361934875355

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