Help us in the process of being a self-sustaining small ranch in Cuernavaca, Mexico

Description

Somos un pequeño rancho al pie de una montaña en proceso de ser autosustentables y ofrecemos hospedaje a los voluntarios que quieran trabajar en las actividades generales de un rancho como: Manejo de caballos, vacas, borregos, gallinas, siembra, jardinería y mantenimiento en general.

We are a small ranch at the lower part of a mountain in the process of being self-sustaining and offer lodging to volunteers who want to work in the general activities of a ranch such as: Handling horses, cows, sheep, chickens, planting, gardening and maintenance in general.

Types of help and learning opportunities

Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Farmstay help
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching

Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

They can learn natural horse management, gardening, garden maintenance, composting, Mexican food preparation and if they are interested we can talk about the best practices and standards of Project Management.


Podrán aprender manejo natural de caballos, jardinería, mantenimiento de huertos, elaboración de composta, preparación de comida mexicana y si están interesados podremos charlar acerca de las mejores prácticas y estándares de Dirección de Proyectos.

Help

They are required to work with farm animals, including horses, plants, garden, orchard, vermicompost, sea fish and general maintenance items.

Se requiere que trabajen con animales de la granja, incluyendo caballos, plantas, jardín, la huerta, la lombricomposta, peces de mar y cosas de mantenimiento general.

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent

Accommodation

We are preparing for volunteers four small rooms very comfortable overlooking the garden and near the horses, there are the men's and women's bathrooms that are 20 meters. Volunteers will prepare their usual food (breakfast, lunch, dinner and dinner) can use all that occurs in the ranch (egg, vegetables, fruits, meat). Working and collaborating with all of us who live on the ranch

Estamos preparando para los voluntarios cuatro pequeñas habitaciones muy cómodas con vista a la huerta y Cerca de los caballos, hay los baños de hombres y los de mujeres que se encuentran a 20 mts. Los voluntarios se prepararán sus alimentos que acostumbren (desayuno,almuerzo, comida y cena) pudiendo utilizar todos lo que se produzca en el rancho (huevo, verduras, frutas, carne) . Trabajando y colaborando con todos los que habitamos en el rancho

What else ...

In free time you can go out to ride with us, visit the magical towns near Cuernavaca such as Tepoztlan, Taxco, Xochicalco, etc., or go to the beach of Acapulco which is approximately 2.5 hrs. by car. We are also less than an hour by car to the CD. from Mexico or 2.5 hrs. of the cd. of Puebla.

En el tiempo libre podrán salir a montar con nosotros, visitar los pueblos mágicos cercanos a Cuernavaca tales como Tepoztlan, Taxco, Xochicalco, etc, o ir a la playa de Acapulco que se encuentra aproximadamente a 2.5 hrs. en carro. También estamos a menos de una hora en carro a la cd. de México o a 2.5 hrs. de la cd. de Puebla.

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

Space for parking camper vans

This host can provide space for campervans.

How many Workawayers can stay?

More than two

Hours expected

Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week