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Description
Our mission is to increase education and employment opportunities that strengthen the connection between people and nature: beyond our backyards...into communities...across the globe. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit education organization offering university and high school internships, scholarships, SCUBA classes, snorkeling, kayaking, eco-tours, horseback riding tours into the sea, outdoor education and home school programs, transformative travel and cultural exchange experiences, community art exhibits and mural projects.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workawayers will collaborate with local organizations and community leaders among the Crucian culture of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, including conducting needs assessments and sharing meals and experiences with local people and tourists from around the world.
Help
assistance with overall ranch, horses, animal care, art projects, fence mending, social media marketing and communication, pool maintenance, garden and eco tour projects, and miscellaneous help around the ranch and homesite,
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateAccommodation
private bedroom with shower and separate entrance, private bath, shared kitchen and living areas; some meals provided and/or meal allowance
What else ...
time off you might find yourself snorkeling, scuba diving, riding horses into the sea, and visiting local attractions like the Botanical Gardens, restaurants, beaches, and mountain hikes with breathtaking views
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Reliable, high speed wi-fi connection, in house or community area, several outdoor covered areas to work and indoor areas in the home, in your private room or various coffee shops and community work/office spaces.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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While there, I mostly helped care for their 18 horses and the other animals on the property - including the sweetest donkey,… read more
During my stay we mostly cared for the horses: feeding, watering, brushing, and preparing for riding tours. I also had the privilege to help out with some of the rides. There are many projects… read more