Help us create a sustainable, off-grid home near Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

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  Description

  Dave and Nicki are a vegan, animal loving, conscious British couple who have lived in Costa Rica for 20 years. Dave is a talented carpenter/builder, an excellent host after working in tourism for many years. Nicki is a massage therapist, with a passion for conscious living and well-being. We are creating a sustainable, off-grid home in the Osa Peninsula, 13km south of Puerto Jimenez and 300m from the beach. We live comfortably with solar power and our space is shared with our three dogs and one cat and many other creatures.
  
  The land we purchased was cleared for pasture many years ago - our goal to reforest it and create a beautiful, edible garden to attract birds and other wildlife to the land. We already have several fruit and almond trees which feed the scarlett macaws, toucans and 4 types of monkeys. Our home is already half built and we are building cabins, kitchen, bathroom for the cabins, a yoga rancho. Ultimately we would love to show others how to live simply and consciously in the world without major impact and to be able to rent or share our space to other retreat organizers and fellow travelers.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Our travelers will benefits from living life more simply and more symbiotically with nature. You will live in the beauty of the Osa Peninsula, one of the most bio-diverse areas in the world. Learn more about sustainable living and protecting the environment while you soak up the tranquility of this amazing place. Oh and of course eat great vegan food! If you're not vegan we will prove how diverse vegan food can be and how to cook it!

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  Aide

  We are looking for people who appreciate and can live deep in nature. A passion for the environment is very important, as well as be able to adapt to a vegan / healthy lifestyle (if you are not already), you must be able to cope living off-grid (internet is not always available and we're 45mins from any shops) and importantly have a spirit of adventure. This is a very quiet area with a very small community so not much entertainment, we feel this is perfect for a couple rather or an individual who does not mind having quiet time - early nights and early mornings.
  
  We need help with building so practical building of carpentry skills are required, basic garden work and maybe some housesitting. We want people who are capable of working alone or as a team with enthusiasm and a willingness work 5hrs a day, 5 days a week. Spanish speakers are very welcome - our Spanish is not perfect but we want to learn more and you can improve your English. We will usually cook but if you want to be creative in our beautiful kitchen we have no objections.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  A cabin with comfortable mattress and bedding and shared bathroom. We have a large shared kitchen and lounge/dining space, but there will soon be a kitchen and lounge space for guests and volunteers. There is safe storage for any valuables. We will provide 3 meals a day in exchange for 5hrs work per day. On days-off you may be required to make your own food.

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  Autres infos...

  In free-time we can might take you on excursions, you can hike trails, horse-ride, visit Corcovado National Park, kayak rivers and the ocean, yoga, meditate, participate in community / cultural events and soak up the tranquility of this amazing place. We have a truck and a quad and do regular trips to town, which is 40 mins away, for supplies or leisure, so there's always a ride, there is also public collectivo which passes our property twice a week. Of course we will always be available for any emergencies.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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