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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
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
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
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
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: FluentThis 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
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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