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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.
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 sitting
Interests
Technology
Sustainability
Events & social
Culture
Music
Languages
Plant care
Gardening
Performing arts
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Mountain
Camping
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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.
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)
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Swedish: Fluent
Italian: Intermediate
Portuguese: BeginnerThis 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
- 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
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.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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