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Last replied
8 Nov 2021
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Description
I am an agronomist farmer. I am also a permaculture designer and ethnobotanist. I have a grown up son abroad. With my partner I have an off the grid homestead in the mountains in Central Veracruz (Ecovillage). I also setting up a permaculture urban center in the Isthmus region of Oaxaca in my home town (Zapotec Culture).
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
In the eco village they will learn how to live lightly on the land, share experiences with with other families. Learn about crops and species in the cloud forest ecosystem. In The town, they will learn about design, building with natural or recycled materials, learn about the plants/crops from the coastal dry tropics. Here the will have opportunity to lear about the modern Zapotec culture and traditions, (language , textiles, cooking, folk dance, etc.)
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
In Veracruz I need help with general farm work, coffee processing and harvesting. Composting, pruning trees, etc. While in Oaxaca, I need help with natural/traditional building. Ecotecnologies, general construction work and gardening.
Languages spoken
Danish: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Accommodation
The volunteers will have their own room, and will share a bathroom. There are hammocks available in hot weather. Food is locally sourced and organic as much as possible.
What else ...
The site in the isthmus is located half way between the colonial cities of San Cristobal and Oaxaca. The bus station is just two blocks away. The place in Veracruz is in the cloud forest reserve, part of a community of like minded people, with an Ashram and a famous farm coop, near by.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
