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Enjoy a transformational experience in the jungle near San Martin, Peru

  • Last activity : 21 Mar 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Volunteer Opportunity: Bio-Construction and Dog-Lovers Wanted in Tarapoto, Peru!

    Are you passionate about dogs, natural building methods, and cultural exchange? Join us in the beautiful region of Tarapoto, Peru, where we are building a tiny house using sustainable materials like earth and bamboo. This is a unique chance to learn, connect with nature, and immerse yourself in local culture!

    What We’re Looking For:

    Dog Lovers: Help care for our four friendly and loving Dobermans—they’re part of the family!
    Natural Builders: Volunteers interested in learning and contributing to the bio-construction process of our tiny house project.
    What You’ll Gain in Exchange:

    Accommodation and Meals: We’ll provide a cozy place to stay and some meals during your time with us.
    Nature Adventures: Experience the stunning beauty of Tarapoto with guided tours to rivers and waterfalls in the area.
    Language Exchange: Improve your Spanish or English! You’ll stay with a Peruvian family (I’m Australian and can help with English).
    Delicious Cuisine: Savor the flavors of Peru with traditional dishes prepared during your stay.
    This is a wonderful opportunity to work on a meaningful project, enjoy the company of adorable dogs, and explore the natural and cultural treasures of Tarapoto.

    Location: Just outside of Tarapoto, Peru
    Duration: Flexible

    If you’re ready to join us on this exciting journey, please reach out for more details. We can’t wait to welcome you to our little slice of paradise!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Sustainability
    Van life
    Self development
    Movies & TV
    Music
    Drawing & painting
    Books
    Cooking & food
    Carpentry
    Hiking
    Fitness
    Sailing / Boating
    Water sports
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Beach
  • 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

    You will be living with a Peruvian family and me an Australian girl. You will have to opportunity to improve your Spanish or English. You will also learn about Bio-Construction. If you are interested you can learn about Peruvian cooking.

  • Help

    Help

    Tasks include:

    Dog Care: Cleaning up after, walking, feeding, and spending time with our four friendly Dobermans.

    Household Help: Assisting with cleaning, organizing, and meal preparation.

    Bio-Construction: Helping to build a tiny house and café using sustainable materials like earth and bamboo.

    General Assistance: Supporting with various tasks around the property as needed.

    Schedule: Work 4-5 hours per day, Monday to Friday. Weekends off.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The accomodation will rooms in the house, depending on the number of workawayers at each time they will be shared or you will have a room to yourself. There are shared bathrooms provided.

    We will also be providing two cooked meals and ingredients for the workawayers to prepare the third meal on their own. You are welcome to use the kitchen at any point for your own cooking during times when its not in 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

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 947841652541

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The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lush grassy area, trees, and a blue sky with clouds, evoking a tropical or subtropical setting.
The image depicts a two-story house with a tiled driveway and a yard, featuring a carport, a dog, and a variety of plants and trees.
The image depicts two brown Doberman Pinschers in the back of a black SUV with its hatch open, parked in a driveway.
The image depicts a lush, tropical landscape with a mountainous backdrop, featuring a vibrant array of greenery and a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a young couple posing for a selfie in a parking lot, with the woman on the left and the man on the right, both with long hair.

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