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Greetings from beautiful Antigua, Guatemala!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the world. Society has lost touch with the purity of nature and the philosophy of zen. We invite you to be a part of our exciting Off-Grid project where you can contribute to the creation of a peaceful Zen Garden and Yoga Retreat. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the natural environment and the rich culture of Guatemala while helping develop this retreat.
Program Details:
-Location: Our project is situated just outside the heart of Antigua, a charming UNESCO World Heritage city surrounded by stunning landscapes. These stunning landscapes are the site / project build location.
-Duration: We welcome volunteers for a minimum of [2 weeks] to fully experience and contribute to our project. One month Max.
-Hours: Volunteers will be helping for approximately 4 hours a day, 5 days a week, leaving you plenty of time to explore the local area and engage in cultural activities.
-Accommodation: We provide comfortable shared accommodations within Antigua proper. Experience the local lifestyle while having a cozy place to rest.
-Couples Welcome: due to the off-grid environment, we have found this is an ideal program for couples as it affords a lot of solo-time together in nature.
-Tasks: Volunteers will be involved in various tasks including building and setting up the infrastructure for this exciting program. We need help with gardening, construction, landscaping and artwork / creativity. If you have specific skills such as carpentry, welding, stone work, construction its a plus.
What You'll Gain:
-Fitness: You will have the opportunity for a lot of hiking as well as some physically demanding work.
-Hands-on Experience: Learn valuable skills in construction, animal care, and sustainable construction & farming practices.
Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in the local culture, interact with friendly locals, and explore Antigua's historical charm and the surrounding villages.
-Meaningful Impact: Make a lasting impact on the lives of animals, the environment, and the community.
-Personal Growth: Step out of your comfort zone, meet like-minded individuals, and challenge yourself in a new environment.
Requirements:
-Passion: A genuine interest in making a positive contribution community development.
-Flexibility: Adaptability to changing tasks and environments.
-Physical Fitness: Some tasks may require physical effort, so a reasonable level of fitness is necessary.
-Positivity: having a positive attitude helps everyone on the project.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
What You'll Gain:
-Fitness: You will have the opportunity for a lot of hiking as well as some physically demanding work.
-Hands-on Experience: Learn valuable skills in construction, animal care, and sustainable construction & farming practices.
Cultural Immersion: Immerse yourself in the local culture, interact with friendly locals, and explore Antigua's historical charm and the surrounding villages.
-Meaningful Impact: Make a lasting impact on the lives of animals, the environment, and the community.
-Personal Growth: Step out of your comfort zone, meet like-minded individuals, and challenge yourself in a new environment.
Help
-Tasks: Volunteers will be involved in various tasks including building and setting up the infrastructure for this exciting program. We need help with gardening, construction, landscaping and artwork / creativity. If you have specific skills such as carpentry, welding, stone work, construction its a plus.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
French: Fluent
Portuguese: Beginner
Accommodation
-Accommodation: We provide comfortable shared accommodations within Antigua proper. The house is within walking distance of all major tourist locations and minutes to the city center. Experience the local lifestyle while having a cozy place to rest.
-Remote Accommodation: expect to work and sleep at the nature site which is off-grid and located on the slopes of a beautiful volcano nearby. This is part of the project is rustic and a lot of fresh air. Get ready to immerse yourself in nature. not tent camping but close.
What else ...
We are located in beautiful Antigua, Guatemala a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a beautiful location rich with culture and picturesque views. The nature site is a beautiful location located on the slopes of a massive volcano just outside of town.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
Yes, as this project is mostly located in nature.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
