Setting up a permaculture resort in Bocas, Panama!

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  Description

  Hello! My name is Amelie. I'm a french Canadian living in Panama for the past 10 years. I have this great permaculture plan for my property that I need help implementing. I also work full time in Bocas town as a musician and have a 12 years old daughter in school. I need someone on site to give me a hand looking after my project in beautiful Boca de Drago. This is a 1 hectare property that I started developing 2 years ago. The surroundings are amazing, rolling hills, jungle, 1.5km from white sand beach...

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I'm a permaculture designer, therefore I have some knowledge I'd be glad to share. The community around us is a fantastic blend of locals and foreigners, lots of nice people to meet. The surroundings are of incredible beauty.

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  Help

  I'm looking for someone who has good building and gardenning skills, willing to housesit my little cabin while helping out with the maintenance and building of infrastructures, gardens and land.
  The tasks may include : Carpentry, masonery, machete work, digging, plumbing, gardenning, etc.
  I need someone clean, organized, fit, that can work under the sun, independent, that loves nature and can interact with local workers, although being fluent in Spanish is not compulsory.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Portuguese: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I'm currently studying Portuguese and would be more then happy to practice and/or help with French, Spanish or English.
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  Accommodation

  A very rustic yet homy little wood cabin, that also serves as tool shed, with outside kitchen and shower, compost toilet and rain water catchment. There is no electricity, therefore no internet. The cabin has a single bed and a hammock. The volunteers will be in charge of preparing their own meals.

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  What else ...

  Bocas del Drago is located about 15 km away from Bocas town. There is a bus shuttle running back and forth from 7am to 7pm. There are some small stores and restaurants in the neighborhood and the closest beach is about 20 minutes walk. I am happy to provide bicycles to my volunteers. Lots of wildlife come right on the property, among them two kinds of monkeys, sloths and parrots.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week