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Help us build an oasis in La Paz, Mexico

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    Dear community,

    Our project is ecological — we aim to create an oasis in the desert. We have a bus that we've turned into a home, as well as an ecological house with a panoramic view. Heat can be extream 113 degrees.

    I have been building this dream for 10 years. We've moved forward and stepped back; the sun consumes much of what we build, reminding us that nothing lasts forever.
    What does endure is the need to learn how to adapt to the world we live in. Living on the ranch teaches us about our fragility and our transience. We are here only for a short while…

    Over this long decade, we have hosted volunteers from all walks of life. We ask for a few conditions:

    Emotional maturity: the ability to control impulses and handle frustration with serenity.

    Peace and kindness: be friendly, practice calmness, and learn to love the world even in times of war.

    Awareness and sensitivity: we stand against wars and genocide.

    No tobacco or hard drugs; alcohol in moderation.

    If you have any psychiatric or medical condition, please let us know from the start.

    What are we doing?

    Cleaning

    Beautification

    Repairs

    We only ask for a few hours a day. Food is your responsibility; on our side, we offer water, shelter, and company.

    One of our main goals is to shade as many areas as possible. If you have knowledge in engineering, architecture, welding, construction, or carpentry, that would be great!

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    Querida comunidad:

    Nuestro proyecto es ecológico, buscamos crear un oasis en el desierto, tenemos un autobús que hicimos casa y una casa ecológica con vista panorámica. El calor puede ser extremo 45 grados.

    Tengo ya 10 años construyendo este sueño, avanzamos y retrocedemos, el sol consume mucho de lo que construimos y nos recuerda que nada es para siempre. Lo que es para siempre es la necesidad de aprender a adaptarnos al mundo en que vivimos. Estar en el rancho nos enseña sobre nuestra fragilidad, nuestra fugacidad. Estamos aquí un ratito y después no más...

    Durante esta larga década hemos recibido voluntarias y voluntarios de todo tipo, pedimos algunas condiciones:

    1. Madurez emocional: Capacidad para controlar impulsos, ser continente ante la frustración
    2. Paz y cordialidad: Ser amable, ejercer la serenidad, aprender a amar el mundo aun en tiempos de guerra.
    3. Consciencia y sensibilidad: estamos en contra de las guerras y los genocidios.
    4. No tabaco o drogas fuertes, alcohol con moderación.

    Si tienes alguna condición psiquiátrica o médica por favor informarla desde el inicio.

    ¿Qué estamos haciendo?

    Limpieza
    Embellecimiento
    Reparaciones

    Solo pedimos unas horas al día, los alimentos van por tu cuenta, de nuestra parte hay agua, hogar y compañía.

    Uno de los principales objetivos es sombrear tantos lugares como sea posible, si tienes conocimientos de ingeniería, arquitectura, soldadura, construcción, carpintería, sería genial.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can learn how to do adobe mixes, build with natural resources, practice Spanish or English, live in community, etc.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Digging, planting, sprouting seeds, planting seeds, painting, decorating, making art sculptures with natural resources, teaching, documenting, playing guitar, making safe fires and food

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Bus/home, couches, tents, hammacs

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    .

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    its just land... lots of space

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    we have friendly dogs, although we have chickens that run free so, if your pet is not use to, it may be a problem

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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