Support us in our mission of offering unique learning opportunities that blend education, discovery and regenerative farming in Costa Rica

Infos

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  Description

  We run an off the grid permaculture farm with a growing food forest, vegetable beds, ornamental plants, secondary and primary forest and a few farm animals near Puerto Viejo, Limón. Over 120+ acres, with 70% primary rainforest, creeks and a network of trails.
  
  It is our desire and intention to blend the mixed characteristics of the land to offer a balance between committed environmental protection, civic education, financial sustainability and permaculture principles. We desire to create an environment and community that optimizes the beauty, magic and power of living in synchronicity with the natural world in a regenerative manner.
  
  We envision becoming an educational and conservation center that offers unique learning opportunities to equip individuals with knowledge and skills, to support us in our journey of restoring the balance between humans and the natural world.
  
  We abide by the Permaculture ethics of:
  Earth care
  People care
  Fair Share

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et projets de construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Coming to the South Caribbean side of Costa Rica, you will have an opportunity to learn Spanish. In our town we have a strong Afro Caribbean culture as well - and over 50 nationalities represented. It is a true melting pot of cultures - exhibiting an impressive tolerance and acceptance of all kinds. Most children here speak at least 3 languages! You will learn much about tropical plants, tropical farming, permaculture, wildlife and insects. We do Live with the rainforest and all its pleasures and challenges it may provide.

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  Aide

  Are you ready for a unique tropical jungle farming experience?
  
  We are an off-grid, large Permaculture farm on a 120-acre private reserve, of approx 3 years in the process.
  
  We are looking for volunteers who are genuinely interested in a farming experience and passionate about it. We only host volunteers with experience in permaculture and/or tropical farming and that can stay for at least three months. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
  
  We have paid apprenticeship and permaculture immersion programs, and a few sponsored spots that we are willing to offer when we come across a unique candidate.
  
  All candidates that aspire to become sponsored have to do a one week trial, afterwards we will evaluate the experience and determine if you can become part of our community.
  
  If you get sponsored to join our farm we will provide you with a place to sleep and food supplies. Volunteers are responsible for cooking their own meals and keeping the house clean and tidy.
  
  In return, generally speaking we need help with:
  *Gardens: Preparing beds, seedlings, planting, soil preparation, composting, weeding, watering and harvesting, pest control, pruning, transplanting, landscaping, agroforestry.
  *General maintenance: trails, fixings around the farm, construction, wood work and any other sustainable building techniques. As well as taking care of our regenerative systems.
  *Animal care: Feeding them, keeping their areas clean.
  
  ***Up to 25 hours per week or - opportunity to help more - at your pace - as it is a farm...and there is always something to do ;). Possible to hike in / out to town at any time***
  
  
  CURRENT NEEDS:
  
  Permaculture/Regenerative farming expert
  We are looking for a Permaculture expert, someone that has strong experience in Permaculture farms and regenerative farming. Who is passionate about regenerative and has a green thumb. Someone that will be interested in sharing their knowledge with groups of people that come for Permaculture Immersions or Apprenticeship programs.
  
  A bio-construction genius
  We are looking for someone who has experience in woodworks and general maintenance. Someone that can craft beautiful creations out of different kinds of wood. Someone that has experience in building things with recycled materials. Having experience with building with clay or being a skilled carpenter is a big plus.
  
  A cooking magician
  If you are experienced in the farm to table concept and alternatives ways of cooking, if you are creative and are passionate about creating new recipes with tropical ingredients, if you are aware of general nutritional facts and have managed a small kitchen before, we are looking for you.
  
  Community wellness
  If you are a certified yoga teacher, a herbalist, a massage therapist and have experience working with groups, organizing different activities and designing spaces that will allow our community to unwind and relax. If you can come up with ideas and activities that will support team building within our community, we might have a spot for you.
  
  Wix Expert
  This might be a long shot, but we are looking for a wix expert that can completely redesign our website. We have some big dreams and goals for 2023 that need a strong and beautiful website that can support us in achieving our goals.
  
  Videographer/Photographer/Marketing Specialist
  If you are the perfect combination of the above, we would like to hear more about you. We would like to document our classes, retreats, courses and grow our impact in our social media. We are doing some great things here and need your help to spread the word.
  
  If you meet any of the profiles above please send us a message and make sure to include in the subject line the title of the profile :)
  
  ***PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET ONE OF THE ABOVE PROFILES***
  
  HOWEVER;
  
  If you don't meet any of the profiles above and you are looking for an experiential learning experience where you can gain knowledge in the fundamentals of Permaculture, acquire new skills, and put everything into practice but have no farming experience at all you can apply to our paid 10 week Permaculture Apprenticeship Program or our 10 Permaculture Immersions.
  
  If this is you, send us a direct message :)

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Français: Courant

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  Hébergement

  You will share a bungalow with fellow volunteers, up to 4 people per bungalow.
  
  No electricity but we do have solar lighting and charging. There is basic 3/4G internet signal.
  
  Water from rain collection and 1 km of jungle creek. Community meals cooked together.
  
  The farm is approx an hour walk to the town and beaches of Cocles - Puerto Viejo

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  Autres infos...

  The South Caribbean Region is a one of a kind destination. It is well known for it's unique culture and cuisine, as well as it's white sand beaches, clear blue waters, and dense vegetation. The wildlife is abundant on land, in the ocean and in the air, giving opportunities for fascinating encounters.
  
  The Southern Caribbean is a region of vast contrasts in weather. Temperatures remain the same nearly year round with average daytime highs in the low 90s and night time lows in the upper 70s. Precipitation varies by month with the months of September and October being the driest.

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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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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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