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Help develop our nature reserve in San Roque, Colombia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are so many things, where to start? We are a small community of folks on a farm about two hours outside of Medellin. We have some Americans here, Colombians, Venezuelans, and a family from the Arhuaco tribe of the Sierra Nevada. Our farm is home to our small bean to bar organic chocolate factory. We are also sometimes a retreat center, the next retreat is in December.

    We have recently purchased this land, and are finishing our second year of building. We have finished some housing, the road, the bridge and the chocolate factory. We are about to start on some bamboo cabins, next is our ceremonial medicine temple. We build mostly with guadua. We have 130 hectares or 314 acres, we have lush forests, a beautiful river and waterfall, cacao and coffee trees, monkeys, anteaters, a fishing lake full of fish. Beyond wildlife we have chickens, geese, swans, ducks, cats, dogs.

    We are right now specifically looking for the following:

    * Social media people....we need someone to come teach us about creating content and help us build our social media. We are terrible at this.

    *People with some construction experience who is interested in construction with bamboo. We have a couple projects going. Super helpful for this person to speak english and spanish. Alex in charge of our construction team that only speaks spanish. Excellent opportunity to learn about construction in bamboo, and also the opportunity to be a part of creating this sacred space.

    * People interested in permaculture, landscaping, reforestry. We have planted thousands of trees, but much more to go! Would love someone to come set up organic fertilizer systems and such.

    The americans that live here, we travel a lot for work, so we may or may not be here. You should be comfortable speaking spanish, and also being on your own.

    We offer housing in our deluxe bodega suites. They are not super fancy, but there is a shared kitchen and bath. Currently, no meals are offered, though we have some things in our gardens. We have reliable starlink internet. There are two available rooms, each with a double bed, so it is suitable for couples or singles.

    We've had some great volunteers in the past, and are so grateful for this exchange.

    We do not accept volunteers for short stays, we are not a hotel.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Self development
    Farming
    Charity work
    Plant care
    Music
    DIY & crafts
    Architecture
    Carpentry
    Animals
    Camping
    Nature
    Yoga / Wellness
    Sailing / Boating
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This is a beautiful sanctuary that is sacred for us, our life project. This is not the place to go to if you are only looking to save money on accommodations for a week. We are a small community, and are happy to share our life with serious folks. This is not a party place, best for independent folks who like to spend time in nature.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We need people who are skilled and interested in natural building with Guadua bamboo.

    We prefer a long term commitment. I will not respond to inquires for less than two weeks.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer housing in our deluxe bodega suites. They are not super fancy, but there is a shared kitchen and bath. Currently, no meals are offered, though we have some things in our gardens. We have reliable starlink internet. There are two available rooms, each with a double bed, so it is suitable for couples or singles.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is lots of things to see in the area, coffee farms, sugar farms, waterfalls, nature hikes. San Roque is a cute little pueblo with great coffee and restaurants and bars.

    Our farm is about 25 minutes from town on a dirt road. There are buses that take you to Medellin. We may have a moped for you to use.

  • 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

    We have decent internet here, so you are free to work on your things.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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