Combine the experience of a cocoa farm with social work and fun in Santa Maria de Cahabon, Guatemala

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  Description

  Join our project for a Transformative Volunteer Experience
  
  My Name is Andreas.
  
  We are on a mission to build a sustainable future for cacao, rooted in the heart of Guatemala's rich indigenous traditions. Here, we believe in more than just creating high-quality cacao products; we are committed to empowering local communities, promoting sustainable agriculture, and preserving cultural heritage. As a volunteer with us, you'll have the unique opportunity to be a part of this vision, working directly with indigenous communities and contributing to social projects that promote education, health, and reforestation.
  
  Your work will go beyond typical volunteer tasks. You’ll help plant trees to restore biodiversity, transform land into thriving food forests, and support the livelihoods of local cacao farmers. Whether you're assisting with farming, learning traditional chocolate-making techniques, or helping with community outreach, you’ll be making a real impact.
  
  If you’re passionate about sustainability, eager to connect with nature, and inspired by indigenous cultures, we invite you to join us. Here, you’ll gain hands-on experience, forge meaningful connections, and contribute to a project that respects the earth and uplifts communities. We can’t wait to welcome you to our family!
  
  And if you want to have more information upfront, ask for our website

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Culture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Architecture

  

  Écriture

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

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

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  In this remote part of Guatemala you will dive into the "real" culture of the country. Besides me and my parner and one person from Switzerland. we are the only "Gringos" around. You will directly work with the indigenous people dive into the beautifull landscape of the hilly area of guatemala and much more. The work we provide is manyfold: Hands on work on a cocoa farm, social media, working with Kids to teach them different topics. (english, dental hygine, art etc.) In addition we are opening a dental station and a maternity clinic. So a lot of work. What you will exactly do i based on mutal agreement.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We are looking for people from different areas. In the area of Santa Maria de Cahabon - Guatemala we started a projekt working with Kakao. We are setting up a cocoa farm as well as buying and fermenting cacoa. But this is not the only activity. Equaly importand are our activities in the social arena. We did create a project for dental health and we did setup a "living room" school with more than 40 kids from the community.. Will upgrade this to a dentist station. We also want to create a place for women health and birth support. We need your heard, your brain and your hands.
  
  In addtion you will work with the team on the field and / or build new stuff with bamboo and natural building materials like clay etc.

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  Langues parlées

  Allemand: Courant
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  One Room. Toilette and - Warm/ Water Shower. You will eat at the farms kitchen. Two meals a day.
  The volunteers will either cook their own meals in a nice kitchen but we also offer two meals a day together with the school kids in the agriculture school if you are a doctor or nurse to help there. One task of the volunteers is to buy the food in the pueblo and experiment with new recepies.

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  Autres infos...

  From Guatemala City there is a god connection to Coban. There is a bus to Cahabon / Lanquin. We will pick you up at the parqueo in Santa Maria de Cahabon.

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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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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Yes, we have a stable internet connection (Startlink)..

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  The Camper Vans can park on our Farm

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Dogs are wellcome. Cats if they like dogs as well...

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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