Learn about permaculture and enjoy the local events in Bellreguard, Spain

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  Description

  We are a newcomer NGO that focuses on providing non-formal education opportunities for youngsters.
  Our focus areas are mental wellbeing through yoga and meditation, digitalization, cultural and language exchange, self-reflection, critical thinking, permaculture, and sustainability.
  We were founded in Asturias, and are currently expanding to the Valencia community.
  Our goal in Valencia is to create a retreat center in nature, reforesting an old orange farm, and increasing the biodiversity in the area.
  
  My name is Zlatko, and I live in Gandía. I'm a yoga teacher and the president and founder of the NGO. I live together with my partner Summer, and we are taking care of this small piece of land, working on the vision of having there a food forest and a space for yoga, music, and arts retreats.
  
  About the project:
  - My partner and me are yoga teachers, giving classes and organizing singing and music circles and artistic workshops.
  - We are transforming the old orange field into a thriving food forest, with the help of local volunteers from another association that is established in Gandía and also active in Bellreguard.
  - We are looking for 2-4 volunteers who can take care of the land and continue the transformation process. You will be staying in tents (you can bring your own, or sleep in the 5m bell tent). In the future, we will have more bell tents.
  - Currently, we are working on a water system with filters. Drinking water is not available yet, however there are various supermarkets within 10 minutes walking distance.
  - Volunteers are encouraged to create and host their own workshops on the land, connecting with the local community, and attracting new visitors.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  House and pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Technology

  

  Sustainability

  

  Events & social

  

  Culture

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  Plant care

  

  Gardening

  

  Performing arts

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Art & design

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Hiking

  

  Mountain

  

  Camping
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I'm from Bulgaria and my partner is from Sweden. We have lived in various countries, and speak more than 5 languages. We will be happy to exchange cooking recipes from all over the world, and involve you in the activities of our NGO.
  I can share computer skills (I have a Masters in Computer Science), and yoga classes (RYT500 yoga teacher).
  We expect from you proactivity, fresh ideas, and a willingness to participate.

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  Help

  - Bioconstruction (water harvesting and recycling, mobile home construction)
  - Permaculture (food forest creation, upcycling, recycling)
  - Reforestation (gardening, food forest creation, increasing biodiversity)
  - Organization of local events (yoga, dance, arts, cultural and language exchange, local markets)
  - Collaboration with other local NGOs and ecovillages (networking, social media)
  - Art and creativity, land design, natural decoration (implementation of workshops)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Swedish: Fluent
  Italian: Intermediate
  Portuguese: Beginner

  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.
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  Accommodation

  - Camping in individual, double, or triple tents
  - Possibility of 5m glamping tent
  - Cooked food every day
  - Outdoor showers
  - Beach and mountain nearby
  - Possibility to get a bike

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  What else ...

  We are situated close to Gandía, which is 1.5 hours by train/ 1 hour by bus from Valencia capital.
  In the area, you can explore climbing, hiking, and going to the beach.
  There are various castles and traditional villages.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We are offgrid, however we have a solar panel and portable electricity station. The closest village is 5 min. walking, and has various coworking opportunities.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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