Build an eco-tourism project in Tayrona, Colombia

Infos

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  Description

  Volunteering with us means joining a hands-on project where you’re not just helping—you’re contributing to climate action and the creation of a sustainable homestead in the Colombian jungle. Together we’re building something meaningful: an off-grid, permaculture-inspired homestay and co-living hostel that blends community, nature, and positive impact.
  
  You’ll play a real role in developing eco-infrastructure and improving systems that help us live more lightly on the earth. From natural building and gardening to carpentry, painting, plumbing, or even helping with marketing and hospitality—you’ll gain practical skills and see your efforts directly shape the space. Your time here leaves the land, the community, and yourself better than before.
  
  We are an outgoing, honest, and creative couple from the U.S. who left city life to pursue a more regenerative way of living. Between us, we bring experience in hospitality, project management, construction, marketing, photography, yoga, and more. We care deeply about climate change and believe in being part of the solution, not the problem. Our homestead sits on 5 acres of productive land just outside Tayrona National Park, less than 2 km from the Calabazo entrance, and only about an hour by public bus from Santa Marta. The property feels remote and wild yet is very accessible—a balance that makes it unique.
  
  Life here is simple, collaborative, and social. You’ll share meals, projects, music, and stories with us, fellow volunteers, and guests. We typically start our day as the sun rises with yoga sessions, or spending time reading and resting in hammocks, while watching monkeys and birds in the trees. We enjoy lunch breaks by the pool, campfires at night, and in the shared kitchen there are often the kind of deep conversations that only seem to happen when you disconnect from the noise of modern life.
  
  We see volunteers as teammates and family. We listen to your input, we work side by side, and we celebrate progress together. We love DIY projects, up-cycling, and finding creative solutions, and we’re excited to learn from your skills and ideas too. Wildlife and interacting with animals are part of our life here as well.
  
  This is a place for those who want to live simply, learn new skills, and leave their mark on something lasting. If you’re passionate about sustainability, curious about community living, and eager to grow—this place will feel like home.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Vidéographie

  

  Végétarien ou végan

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Ferme

  

  Musique

  

  Photographie

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Langues

  

  Jardinage

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Architecture

  

  Animaux

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Montagne

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Plage
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  They will have the unique opportunity to learn practical skills in sustainable living, permaculture, and eco-friendly practices directly from knowledgeable hosts. Both hosts speak English, and one is intermediate in Spanish, our staff and locals speak fluent Spanish, guests and other volunteers from around the world bring various languages and cultures facilitating a rich exchange. Guests will gain insights from our journey transitioning from the USA to Colombia, understanding the nuances of creating a comfortable, sustainable lifestyle in harmony with nature. This experience not only broadens their cultural horizons but also equips them with valuable knowledge and skills to implement sustainable practices in their own lives.

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  Aide

  Carpentry, yard work/maintenance, cooking, housekeeping/cleaning, painting, artwork, gardening / landscape design, pool maintenance.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire
  Français: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Both hosts are native English speakers, Darrell speaks intermediate Spanish and Clarissa Spanish is getting better each day. We are happy to help our volunteers learn English or Spanish and have welcomed many volunteers that speak French, Italian, Portuguese, Norwegian, and various other languages into our team.
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  Hébergement

  Volunteers will enjoy a rustic but comfortable stay. Depending on availability, you may stay in one of our guest cabanas but most likely will be in a camping setup with your own tent under a roof near other volunteers & guests. All accommodations include a mattress, with clean bedding, and pillow(s), towels, blankets, and mosquito nets are available upon request. You’ll be close to the pool, shared kitchen, and surrounded by fruit trees where monkeys and tropical birds visit daily. The bathrooms and spaces outside of the sleeping accommodations are shared.
  
  Breakfast is included each day, and you’ll have use of our shared kitchen to prepare other meals for yourself and the option collaborate with us and other team members.

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  Autres infos...

  We are less than 2 KM from the Calabazo entrance to Tayrona National Park and provide a home-like setting in nature. We encourage volunteers to hike into the park on their days off and explore all of the natural beauty in the region. The local bus passes by the main road (less than 10min walk from our property) and provides easy, cheap direct access to Santa Marta, both Tayrona Park entrances, Palomino, Minca, Buritaca and many other destinations.

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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 animaux

  Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

  Tango

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