Help build a retreat center in the central Amazon jungle that works with native communities in PIchanaki, Peru

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  Description

  I am building a retreat center in the central amazon jungle that creates outreach programs for Native communities to preserve their culture and rainforest. The natives that we work with are mostly Ashaninka, so working with us gives you the unique opportunity to learn a native language, and sustainable projects.
  
  
  We are a ECO farm who hopes to inspire a healthy way of life. We've taught in the local schools and are starting to branch out in other educational and social projects to support women empowerment programs. Language clases and Weaving classes with the indigenous women are "paid for experiences" so that we can support the women to be independent. However depending on the season there might be soccer tournaments on the weekend. At an extra cost outside of the volunteer program you can also learn yoga, take waterfall tours, learn plant medicine uses or indigenous healing techniques.
  
  Estoy construyendo una eco aldea en la selva amazónica central que trabaja con las comunidades nativas para preservar su cultura y selva. Los nativos con los que trabajamos son en su mayoría Ashaninka, por lo que trabajar con nosotros te brinda la oportunidad única de aprender un idioma nativo. somos una granja de ECO que espera inspirar una forma de vida saludable.

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  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

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will be able to learn a native language, sustainable living, and jungle construction.
  I call in different friends from indigenous villages to lead different indigenous teachings based off the interest that the volunteer, however this comes at a cost, to cover their travel fees, or if we go to them you will need to cover your own travel fees. Depending on those interests they can learn local plant medicine, indigenous healing techniques, weaving, language and folklore.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  At the moment we are specifically looking for people familiar with Aquaponics, permaculture, and sustainable construction. I have a 8 year old and sometimes need someone to help out.
  
  Por el momento estamos buscando específicamente personas familiarizadas con aguaponia, permacultura y construcción sostenible. Tengo un bebé de 5 años y a veces necesito a alguien para ayudar.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am interested in learning with my son Greek and Italian, and Portuguese!
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  Accommodation

  camping. We have one big room which can be split into two if more people arrive- this space has two bunk beds. and we are in construction of a hotel space which will have six rooms and a private cabin for one family.
  
  I have some access to food in my edible forest. Anything outside of that will be bought by the volunteer.

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  What else ...

  Near by we have waterfalls and caves to visit those tours also come at an extra cost to incorporate travel expenses, the tour and potential equipment or food that we may take. There is a jackfruit farm nearby and cacao or coffee processing plants that also do tours. You can play soccer on the weekends with the near by communities, depending on the season.

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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 possibly accept pets

  As long as your animals are friendly with kids and farm animals we will be fine.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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