Bioconstruction and recycling project for environmental awareness in Arequipa, Peru

  • Last activity : 21 Jan 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Hey there. We are a Peruvian-German family with two little kids. We have been building a enviromental and cultural house on our projectside during the last 4 years, which is now almost finished - this year we started to offer alternative courses and cultural activities for children - while stating an example of environmentally conscious living and building methods.

    At the same time we also refurbish our old suburban house, right next to the project, with ecological, conventional and recycled methods, we got amazing ceramic mosaics all over the house.

    We mainly build with cob, recycled materials and wood, but sometimes building tasks demand conventional construction and maintenance as well. Work may also include decoration tasks, finishing off cob walls or natural painting were you can put in your personal art and talent. We also have a garden which sometimes needs a hand, same as help around the house, cleaning, cooking and taking care of the kids.

    We regularly organize educational and cultural events for people of the neighborhood were you can take part or even inspire them.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can learn here about natural building methods, how to do ceramic mosaic, improve your Spanish, eat traditional food in vegetarian version, share with us conversations, Peruvian lifestyle, different activities around the area (walking, cycling) and dream+ advance with us.

  • Help

    Help

    Some general handiness is useful and preparedness for tasks which can be hard sometimes. Other skills like artistic skills, carpentry skills, construction experience are always welcome but not necessary.

  • 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

    Shared accommodation between volunteers with shared bathroom. There are double beds and individual beds, rooms are usually shared between 3-5 persons. One big meal is given daily (lunch), which is vegetarian. Working time is from 9-2pm, afternoon free. Breakfast and dinner can be individual or communally organized.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are 30min from the center, regular bus connection. close to natural view points, countryside and old parts of Arequipa.

  • 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?

    Two

Host ref number: 414852778716

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