Help our NGO with an edible reforestation project in Flores, Peten, Guatemala

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  Description

  Our project is an NGO creating a network of self-sufficient sanctuary communities across the tropics, focusing on edible reforestation, ecological repair, and community living. We’re currently developing first live-in training centre in Flores, Peten Guatemala where individuals can gain hands on experience by attending workshops centred around the Life Diet & Seed to Seed Cycle!
  
  Our environment is unlike anything most volunteers have probably experienced before. Beyond the physical work, we cultivate a space for deep reflection, open dialogue, and personal growth. Conversations here often venture into philosophy, self-development and the kind of honest exchanges that challenge you to think differently and see the world - and yourself - with fresh eyes. We place a strong emphasis on open communication and the art of asking good questions, because we believe that is where real growth begins. This is a space for individuals who are adaptable, curious and genuinely willing to look within.
  
  When individuals volunteer at Live-In Training Centre, they are contributing their time and energy to an NGO project that is working to create a positive impact on the planet.
  
  Right now, there is a unique opportunity to support us in the early stages by helping enhance the new space we’ve just moved into, while learning some new skills along the way. While there’s still plenty of work ahead, we’re making steady progress everyday.
  
  You don’t need any special skills, just a willingness to help where it’s needed. If you’d like to be part of a small team bringing a bit of magic into this beautiful space, we look forward to meeting you. Check out our IG to learn more! - ask us for the link
  
  Currently have on staff:
  Accountant, Attorney, Maintenance person, Cleaners and a Workshop facilitator

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  Hospitality/Tourism

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Technology

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Events & social

  

  Sustainability

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Self development

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  History

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Architecture

  

  Art & design

  

  Photography

  

  Gardening

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Performing arts

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Animals

  

  Water sports

  

  Nature

  

  Dancing
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We often enjoy having conversations that are centred around community living, self exploration & plants! We offer work shops based on the Life Diet and the Seed to Seed Cycle. The Life Diet is learning how to create delicious nourishing meals using the Life Diet principles. The Life Diet is a guideline that supports the optimal life of the plants we eat and how it affects the human body. The Seed-to-Seed Cycle is learning how we grow edible plants from seeds using methods that support the plant’s full life cycle. You’ll join us in seasonal tasks like sowing, planting, harvesting, and soil building to better understand our long-term food production system.​ Beyond the project there are many ways to immerse yourself in the local culture here like visiting the nearby ruins, (including Tikal), exploring the abundant food markets and walking through Flores Island to watch the sunset.

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  Registered charity

  This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

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  Help

  Indoors: assist in the kitchen (food prep plant based meals), helping with laundry, sweeping, mopping floors & general cleaning, scrubbing toilets, sinks, showers, emptying garbage & keeping communal areas tidy.
  
  Outdoors: watering plants and helping out in the vivero (plant nursery), prep building to be painted (scraping old paint off, sanding), help paint exterior & interior of surfaces, general yard work: cleaning up after the animals, cleaning debris, pressure washing, organizing outdoor spaces.
  
  **On Saturdays we’ve started a weekly Community Farmers Market that’s held from 9-2pm! :) it’s a pretty lite day and it’s a great way to get to know the local community/farmers.**
  
  More details about the cleaning schedule are available to review on a pdf.
  
  We are open to volunteers with other skillsets, such as carpentry, design, gardening & social media etc. We can discuss your strengths to find where your help can be most beneficial.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Large private room. We have a beautiful rooftop patio perfect for watching the sunrise & sunset. Accommodations come with a newly equipped kitchen, a movie theatre & living room/dining space. All meals (including Breakfast, Lunch, Snack & Dinner), are provided for during work days, (Tuesday-Saturday). If you want meals provided for during your days off it needs to be communicated to the kitchen 2hrs before the scheduled meal times. The kitchen is also not available for personal use during days off. Meals are plant-based & inspired by the Life Diet. Filtered drinking water also available.

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  What else ...

  We are located in Flores, Peten. It’s a 25 min walk to Flores Island and a 2 min walk to the Bus Station. Local market is right across the street. We’re 1.5 hrs away from Tikal Ruins. Pick up and drop off from airport available.

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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 in the start up phase of our NGO and are looking for extra hands to help us out with the project! There’s lots of learning available while working alongside the community. If one is eager and is interested in what we’re creating there is more opportunities available that go beyond a support role during your stay in Guatemala.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Shadow

  

  Luzi

  

  Pinto

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