The image depicts two men riding horses, dressed in traditional Mexican attire, with the man on the left wearing a white shirt and hat, and the other in a white shirt and brown vest.
A man is rock climbing on a large cliff, using a rope for support, with trees visible in the background and a clear blue sky above.
The image depicts two kayaks on a body of water at sunset, with one kayak in the foreground and a person in the background, paddling.
The image depicts a serene scene of a horse\'s back, with a sunset and two kayakers on a lake in the background, set against a clear sky.
A woman with long hair sits on a brown horse drinking from a pond, wearing a hat, coat, and boots, in a field under a cloudy sky.
Two men wearing cowboy hats sit in a car with red seats, posing for a selfie in a rural setting on a sunny day.
The image depicts three men riding horses on a dirt trail in a wooded area, with trees and bushes surrounding them.
The image depicts a man standing on a horse, with a woman standing beside it, set against a backdrop of trees and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a group of eight people gathered around a table in a dining room, enjoying a meal together in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Two men wearing hats work on a chain link fence in a field, with a white truck and a white sheep visible in the background on a sunny day.
A man stands in shallow water, operating a green and orange pump, with a hose extending into the water, set against a scenic backdrop of mountains and a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lake, surrounded by rocks and grass, with mountains in the distance, set against a blue sky with white clouds.
The image depicts a compact bathroom with white walls and blue accents, featuring a sink, toilet, shower curtain, and mirror, with a window above the shower.
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Help out our family at our sustainable ranch in Jilotepec, Mexico

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  • Description

    Description

    >>>ENGLISH<<< We are a professional family of a sustainable ranch with a love of nature, we have several activities and projects for shared work and many other recreational activities. We are fortunate to have an isolated, natural, open space with a beautiful view.

    We have some farm animals. We have shared hosting spaces and more. Currently we do not have paid staff, it is my parents and I who maintain the ranch, the three of us are professionals who like the countryside.

    >>> ESPANOL<<< Somos una familia profesionista de rancho sustentable con amor a la naturaleza, tenemos varias actividades y proyectos para trabajo compartido y muchas otras actividades de recreación.

    Somos afortunados en contar con un espacio aislado, natural, amplio y con una vista bellísima. Contamos con algunos animales de granja. Contamos con espacios de hospedaje compartido y más para descubrir.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    With us YOU CAN LEARN:

    Live and maintain a 100% sustainable ranch
    Work and care for the horses and animals on the ranch
    Basic carpentry
    Harvesting and maintenance
    Mexican cooking
    Practice Spanish

    * In addition, you will have the opportunity to develop recreational activities such as:
    - kayaking
    - rock climbing (extra cost)
    - hiking
    - swimming in the lake
    - going to traditional Mexican events depending on the season

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    Con nosotros PUEDES APRENDER:

    Vivir y mantener al 100% un rancho sustentable
    Trabajar y cuidar a los caballos y los animales del rancho
    Carpintería básica
    Cosecha y mantenimiento
    Cocina mexicana
    Practicar español

    * además, tendrás la oportunidad de desarrollar actividades recreacionales como:
    - kayak
    - ⁠escalada en roca (costo extra)
    - ⁠caminata
    - ⁠nadar en el lago
    - ⁠ir a eventos mexicanos tradicionales dependiendo de la temporada

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    >>>ENGLISH<<<
    Please when you are applying tell us which of the tasks most interest you so that we can organise the work better. There a basic tasks every volunteer helps with, but some we can specialise to your skills.

    **ANIMAL CARE ** (URGENT)
We have about 7 horses, dogs, chicken & turkey. 
They need to be feed 3 times a day specifically 8am, 1pm and 6pm
Plus you will need to check the water everyday and make sure that everyone has it. 

**GROUNDS KEEPER** (URGENT)
Watering plants, Removing bad plant & general garden work.

    **HOUSE/RANCH HELPER**
 (URGENT)
Washing dishes / helping with laundry / collecting hay / Maintenance of equestrian equipment /help cooking
    or anything that is needed it depending on the season.

    **PHOTOGRAPHER / VIDEOMAKER / SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER/GRAPHICS **
    (at least 1/ 2 weeks)
    We need someone to help us with new photos, reels and videos for our channel. With funny and nice ideas that likes to bring his works to help our ranch.

    ** PAINTER / ARTIST **
    We would like to carry on with some paint project on walls in the ranch.
    And to make some signs around the place. 
So if you are an artist please tell US!


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    >>> ESPANOL<<<
    Por favor cuando envíes tu solicitud haznos saber en qué nos puedes apoyar para organizar mejor las tareas.

    **CUIDADO DE ANIMALES ** (URGENT)

    Tenemos 7 caballos, 3 perros, pollos y pavos.
    Necesitan ser alimentados 3 veces al día en horarios de 7:30 am, 1 pm y 6pm
    Además se necesita revisar que los contenedores de agua de los animales estén llenos todo el día, todos los días.

    **JARDINERIA** (URGENT)

    Regar las plantas, quitar las plagas y apoyo en general en el jardín

    **AYUDANTE GENERAL DEL RANCHO Y CASA**
 (URGENT)

    Lavar los trastes, ayuda con lavandería, recoger heno, mantenimiento del equipo ecuestre, ayudar a cocinar, o apoyo en general dependiendo de la temporada del año

    **FOTOGRAFO / VIDEOMAKER / SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER **
    (at least 1/ 2 weeks)
    Necesitamos ayuda para tomar fotos y videos de nuestras actividades ecuestres para general contenido en redes sociales. Ideas creativas, divertidas son bienvenidas.

    ** ARTISTA/PINTURA **
    Nos encantan los pretextos de arte con pintura como murales y hacer algunos señalamientos en términos ecuestres.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Spanish: Fluent
    English: Intermediate

    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

    There are double beds for each workawayer in a shared space with two full bathrooms, wardrobe, Wi-Fi, hot water, sunlight, living room, dining room, kitchen, and remote work space. We support with food and lodging

    Se cuenta con camas matrimoniales por cada workawayer en un espacio compartido con dos baños completos, guardarropa, wifi, agua caliente, luz solar, sala, comedor, cocina y espacio de trabajo a distancia. Apoyamos con alimentación y hospedaje

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    >>>ENGLISH<<< You can enjoy your stay here having the chance to do :
    Yoga, hiking, running, horseback riding, woodworking, swimming, bicycling, weights, fishing.
    Activities that can be done around: Hiking, mountain biking, frontenis, basketball, soccer, fronton, charrería events, climbing, bars, cultural activities in the town's institutions

    >>> ESPANOL<<< Se pueden realizar las siguientes actividades en el lugar:
    Yoga, caminatas, correr, montar a caballo, carpintería, nadar, montar en bicicleta, pesas, pesca.
    Actividades que se pueden realizar alrededor:
    Senderismo, bicicleta de montaña, frontenis, basketbol, fútbol, frontón, eventos de charrería, escalada, bares, actividades culturales en las instituciones del pueblo

  • 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

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