Lots to learn at our one of a kind eco-retreat in Antioquia, Colombia

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  Description

  We will schedule everyone on a 7-14 day trial period.
  
  Our next phase of the project will be building a haunted house in our warehouse. We need people to bring their ideas, help build props and work as actors in the haunted maze which will be active for the month of OCT.
  We are still taking hands on artistic types to help theme individual areas out. We're looking for some fast and effective ways to make things pop.
  
  We offer the materials to make breakfast and the space to cook. If you're a hardcore builder and designer, we may be able to offer more.
  We are looking for skilled volunteers, fast movers and effective artistic types.
  
  Who:
  We are looking for hands on do'ers. People who can transform spaces through creativity or practicality.
  We are interested in sculptors, muralists, etc.
  We can use architects and engineers of all types for creative, interactive and logical solutions such as helping design escape room style locks, theming areas like our cafes, bathrooms, etc.
  Carpenters, builders, metal workers for help make or assemble furniture, sculpting, building tables, we're building a projected axe throwing wall as well.
  People who can turn scrap to art (we have tons to work with).
  
  What:
  We are currently renovating a two in one location.
  1. Resort style hostel, we are making it over to give it a more fun and easy going jungle vibe. We hope the pool will be ready for it's test run mid May. It's a very cool place to hang around with other people, perfect hostel vibe.
  2. Warehouse, that is being renovated in to a food hall and entertainment center. Complete opposite vibe of the hostel area, this place will be industrial, modern art madness, a little weird but awesome. There isn't a wall or space on the floor in this place that doesn't need to be improved artistically.
  
  Where:
  We are located in a town called Venecia, Antioquia.
  We have a 35 rooms mixed between hostel and hotel that is completely closed to public. Keep in mind it is a renovation site, the majority of the loud work should be finished around May 1 (concrete mixing, breaking, etc)
  
  
  Why:
  The why is always interesting. I took over this place not to make profit but to give this town a much needed push in the right direct. It has just begun to grow in to a location of tourism but it lacks a few features, mainly, good food and entertainment. We will have both and this will be a place not just for tourists but for the locals as well. We have a lot of community support from the towns people to the local government and we're really pushing hard to make this happen.
  
  How:
  With your help, I hope. We need to do something that has never been seen before and I really need the help of people like yourselves. Not just to follow but to lead, I am very interested in anyone who can self start, see a problem, fix a problem. To have ideas and inspirations that someone like myself (unartistically inclined) will never be able to fathom.
  We have so many projects but not enough skilled hands to get them moving in the right direction.
  
  Little more about our purpose.
  We are highly active in our community as once of the largest employers and donators in the area.
  At our main property we have reforested about 10 acres of previously logged jungle with tens of thousands of trees and plants. We are developing a retreat to help people who have experienced various traumas such as PTSD. In the future we will use our properties to host free kids camps for the community. We work with the local schools to help provide food and much needed renovations and equipment. It is possible that during your stay here, you will be asked if you would like to participate in these activities.
  
  A bit about us:
  Shane: Half crippled US Army Veteran. I've been blown up and pieced back together multiple times, somehow still going like a beat up and tired energizer bunny with borderline dementia. I am the owner and organizer, I move quick, talk quick and am generally busy almost the time. I like to BS around and I have a very dry and dark sense of humor, almost nothing is off limits but it's all in good fun.
  
  Valentina: Volunteer coordinator and administrative assistant. Local to Venecia I have been working with Shane for 5 years on multiple projects. I have my own tourism company and aspire to expand it in to offering large retreats and excursions.
  
  Michelle: Lead artist and sculptor
  
  Rooms are all private for now, single or double bedroom with single bathroom. We offer 1 to 3 meals a day. Sometimes made for you, other times with the materials available. It really depends on what stage we are in when Volunteers arrive as we are in a transition phase to have our kitchens open and operating right now.
  We've been told time and time again we have one of the best workaways. Last round we had 29 volunteers and it was pretty fun and insane, this round we will take as many as 10 workawayers, we are moving at a very fast space so we will be a bit selective as we want to be sure we bring in people who will all vibe together and work at a good pace.
  We currently have about about 10 paid workers on site, you likely will not work directly with them as they are contractors and most may be gone by the time volunteers arrive with the exception of a few.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général
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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

  Our mother property is on an eco/archeological site, a short hike from the worlds largest natural formed pyramid, a sacrificial alter, waterfalls, nature trails, etc.
  Our newest property is located about a 2 minute walk from the center of town.
  We guarantee you will leave here feeling satisfied with your experience or your money back. It will be fun and we hope it will open your eyes to new possibilities!

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  Aide

  ***Things that must be said***
  Be cool man, we've had our issues with people coming and trashing the place, not doing what they came for, etc. Please don't be that person.
  Be a self starter, not someone who needs constant attention as we are very busy and don't have much time to work one on one with each person.
  Be a diligent volunteer, think (if I lived here or if this was my place, what would I expect) and we will do the same.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Lithuanian: Courant
  Russe: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  Private as well as shared rooms with private bathrooms. We're taking over the whole hostel.
  
  The accommodations:
  We are 1hr (sometimes more) outside of Medellin, Colombia. The weather here is spring time year round and it seems that as of right now (April 21) the season seems to be changing to wet season.
  The town the property is located in is called Venecia, it is the gateway to Antioquia and centralized between 4 major areas. It is a small town that has a growing tourist industry.
  
  Our accommodations include
  -34 room hotel

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  Autres infos...

  What to do at the working/living location:
  We have a pool, sauna, lounge area, bar, restaurant, probably missing some other things. It's a great spot to be.
  
  At our mother property about 10 min away:
  We have nature trails, swimming holes, pools, giant swings and hikes on site.
  There are archeological sites within walking distance and our property is located on one of them.
  
  We have a private gym in town that is free to use with cable machines, free weights, ropes and everything else you could possibly need in a small bodega located in the center of town. Limited on cardio equipment, we prefer to be outside for that. There are a bunch of hiking spots located around the area from on site hikes from the mirador to the cascades that range from easy to extremely difficult. In the area there are waterfall swimming holes, places to walk, run, swim, etc.
  
  The town is up and coming, in the few years we've been here we have watched it transform from a small country town to a clean weekend getaway with dining and salsa in the park. There a hipster style coffee shop in town, bakeries and many smaller cafes, bars, restaurants, gellato, etc. The square is always bustling with people hanging around and just enjoying each other's company but there are no movie theatres or shopping malls, etc. This is a town that values in person conversations, community relations and simple pleasures but also parties hard on weekends/holidays as is the Colombian culture.

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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

  We have high speed internet on site.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  We have a few nice size parking lots, perfect for camping.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  So long as your pet is well trained and not a furry terrorist, we can make it work.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  4 hours per day 5 days a week

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