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Volunteer at a Spanish School and Permaculture Farm and Nature Reserve in San Rafael, Antioquia!
Hola! Thanks for checking out our project and community. We always have several projects going on here. We run a permaculture farm, eco-lodge, farm-to-table restaurant, language school, and nature reserve in San Rafael, Antioquia.
We’re just three hours from Medellín, located on a 15-hectare jungle reserve with the El Macanal River running through the middle of our property.
We are currently accepting volunteers for general farm projects (mainly weeding, planting, collecting stones for biofilters, working on paths, and helping with recycling initiatives), as well as volunteers with specific skills that align with our project’s needs. Whether you'd like to help with general tasks or have experience in one of the areas listed below, we’d love to hear from you!
Here are the positions we are currently looking for:
- General help (mainly in the gardens and collecting materials for biofilters)
- TEFL-certified English teachers
- Video editors
- Graphic designers
- Wildlife photographers (to document our project and biodiversity)
- Biologists (to record local flora and fauna)
- Grant writers (to support our NGO and nature reserve initiatives)
- Musicians (to perform concerts and collaborate with our community)
If you have other skills that you think could benefit our project, don’t hesitate to reach out!
What We Offer
In exchange for 10 hours of work per week, you will receive:
- 7 nights of accommodation in a shared dorm
- Access to a shared kitchen in our volunteer cabin
- We can accept up to 4 volunteers in this role at a time.
What You’ll Do
Tasks vary depending on the type of volunteering you choose. All volunteers help twice a week to bring groceries and supplies up from the road to the project.
Tasks in the general volunteer program may include:
- Helping on the organic farm
- Supporting reforestation projects
- Maintaining paths through the nature reserve
- Collecting pebbles for biofilters
- Assisting with recycling initiatives and other ongoing projects
If you would like to join our project, send us a message with your experience and how you’d like to get involved.
¡Gracias! 🌿
¡Haz voluntariado en una Escuela de Español, Finca de Permacultura y Reserva Natural en San Rafael, Antioquia!
¡Hola! Gracias por interesarte en nuestro proyecto y comunidad. Siempre tenemos varios proyectos en marcha. Gestionamos una finca de permacultura, eco-lodge, restaurante de la huerta a la mesa, escuela de idiomas y reserva natural en San Rafael, Antioquia.
Estamos ubicados a solo tres horas de Medellín, en una reserva de selva de 15 hectáreas, con el río El Macanal atravesando el centro de nuestra propiedad.
Actualmente estamos recibiendo voluntarios para proyectos generales en la finca (principalmente deshierbe, siembra, recolección de piedras para biofiltros, mantenimiento de senderos y apoyo en iniciativas de reciclaje), así como voluntarios con habilidades específicas que se alineen con las necesidades del proyecto. Ya sea que quieras apoyar en tareas generales o tengas experiencia en alguna de las siguientes áreas, ¡nos encantaría conocerte!
Estas son las posiciones que estamos buscando en este momento:
- Apoyo general (principalmente en jardines y recolección de materiales para biofiltros)
- Profesores de inglés certificados en TEFL
- Editores de video
- Diseñadores gráficos
- Fotógrafos de vida silvestre (para documentar el proyecto y la biodiversidad)
- Biólogos (para registrar flora y fauna local)
- Redactores de proyectos / grant writers (para apoyar nuestra ONG y las iniciativas de la reserva natural)
- Músicos (para realizar conciertos y colaborar con nuestra comunidad)
Si tienes otras habilidades que crees que pueden aportar a nuestro proyecto, no dudes en contactarnos.
Lo que ofrecemos
A cambio de 10 horas de trabajo por semana, recibirás:
- 7 noches de alojamiento en dormitorio compartido
- Acceso a una cocina compartida en la cabaña de voluntarios
- Podemos recibir hasta 4 voluntarios en este programa al mismo tiempo.
Lo que harás
Las tareas varían según el tipo de voluntariado que elijas. Todos los voluntarios ayudan dos veces por semana a subir mercado y suministros desde la carretera hasta el proyecto.
Las tareas dentro del programa de voluntariado general pueden incluir:
- Apoyo en la finca orgánica
- Apoyo en proyectos de reforestación
- Mantenimiento de senderos dentro de la reserva natural
- Recolección de piedras para biofiltros
- Apoyo en iniciativas de reciclaje y otros proyectos en curso
- Si te gustaría unirte a nuestro proyecto, envíanos un mensaje contándonos tu experiencia y cómo te gustaría involucrarte.
¡Gracias! 🌿
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Enseignement
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Accueil / tourisme
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet

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

Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Travellers on the farm have the opportunity to spend time around el macanal river in San Rafael, Antioquia--getting to know a small community of Colombians and immigrants living in the Antioquian mountains. We are trying new farming techniques, new types of construction and in general trying to learn new things as often as possible.

Aide
--Looking for musicians, artists, photographers and nice people to come and spend some time on our farm in-between San Rafael and San Carlos Antioquia!
--Looking for photographers to help with the publicity and documentation for our project!
As many of our volunteer oportunities will change with the season as well as with the skills a volunteer brings to the table, it is a bit difficult to describe the daily tasks of all volunteers. That said, we expect 5 hours of good help five days a week!
Langues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
Hébergement
On the farm we have several dormitories, and private rooms depending on our availability and your preference!

Autres infos...
Our farm is located on the river el Macanal in San Rafael, Antioquia. We are quite isolated, but surrounded by beautiful nature. With ten beautuiful swimming spots, and a waterfall on the property, the surrounding nature should keep you occupied in your freetime. There is also an eco lodge on the property with a bar, live music, and restaurant for some weekend entertainment. The town of San Rafael is about an hour walk away, or a ten minute walk and 15 minute tuc tuc drive.

Informations complémentaires

Accès Internet

Accès Internet limité

Nous avons des animaux

Nous sommes fumeurs

Familles bienvenues

Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Typically are internet is stable. We have a local internet provider for the entrance of the hotel and starlink in the area of the restaurante. We are in a rural area with power outages and storms, so every few weeks we are without internet for at least a few hours while maintenance is being done or while there are big storms.

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All the staff members are wonderful, and the food is incredible. Great place to learn Spanish as it's also a school and they'll speak to you in Spanish (if you want to practice, of course.)
Days were spent… read more
The project is interesting and meaningful, the place is beautiful, and the work is varied. The staff and people involved are very friendly, open and supportive, which made the experience even… read more
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Jacob is an excellent volunteer and an overall great… read more
We are very grateful for the time we shared and for the excellent work he did. We hope to see him here again soon!
Week 1# I participated in the Spanish school volunteer package. The private classes with Carlos and Valería were amazing. I definitely improved in the short time I was there thanks to their personal and professional approach. Our group did the cacao tour on our last day and that was super… read more
You are expected to work 3 hours a day in the morning. The tasks are varied… read more
Every morning we spent 3 hours either learning about permaculture with Leo which was super interesting or getting to work with Huber in the gardens. The work was rewarding and… read more
In terms of the… read more
Buen viaje Sophie!
Gracias por todo!
We hope you guys make it back here some day! Gracias por todo la ayuda- buen viaje!!
Muchas gracias por todo! We… read more
Muchas gracias por todo tu ayuda Joe. Esperamos que vuelvas al proyecto algún día pronto!
The surrounding environment is spectacular. I loved swimming in the river every day I was here.
I would recommend this place to anyone!
If you want to meet incredible people, go for it, you won't regret it I promess 🌞❤️
Thank you a lot for everything !!!
After work, we always went for a swim in the river, which was so refreshing and a beautiful place. The scenery in general was absolutely stunning. We had a lot of free time… read more
The location is so beautiful - the river is a great spot to swim and read your book, and there are other great spots on the property for doing yoga, having a fire or getting some trip planning done.
Would highly… read more
Lilian,… read more
Learning about permaculture and micro-organism with Leo in the gardens was so interesting !
I would definitely recommend to volunteer here for one week or more.
The work was'nt hard and we had nice explanations about permaculture méthodes.
The staff was really friendly and made us feel like at home.
The work in the garden was fun and not too hard, the hosts, all the staff of the hotel and the other volunteers were super kind and fun to hang out with. The place is beautiful too, with a… read more
The location itself is simply breathtaking. Surrounded by… read more
Thanks for all the help Megan! Buen viaje!
100% recomendadas!
Muchas gracias por todo la ayuda!
They are always welcome back to our project and… read more
The rest of our days consisted of exploring the beautiful… read more
Gracias por todo la ayuda chicos! Que tengan muy buen viaje!
Thanks for all the help! Safe travels!
We're happy to recommend him for all your projects.
The location is just magical, situated right on the river in San Rafael. The work is 3 hours in the morning 5 days a week, sometimes a little physical but learned about permaculture and the routine of jumping in the river and lounging in a hammock afterwards makes it so worth it. For a cost you get 3 delicious… read more
Muy recomendada!
Hope you guys come back some day! Buen viaje!
Jessee est super sympa et accueillant, ainsi que toute l'équipe, c'était un plaisir de travailler là-bas. D'ailleurs les horaires sont tops, on… read more
Buen viaje Andrea!
Jimmy is a nature photographer who took some really incredible photos and videos for our our eco-lodge. He came prepared for photo and video and was happy to help us with where ever we needed some… read more
En tant que… read more
We have had the most enchanting two weeks here. Set in the jungle with direct access to the river with the multiple natural pools (our highlight). Farm to restaurant food provided for a small additional charge, it's worth it for the organic produce and variety; they are able to cater to veggie vegan and omnivore diets.… read more
Each day I worked 3 hours in the garden and I really learned a lot. From making fertiliser to plant vegetables and plants. In the garden I would often see monkeys in the trees and beautiful birds such as hummingbirds flying… read more
She's a great person for any volunteer project. Highly recommended
Que vuelvas amiga!
El trabajo es muy sencillo en el huerto, hay para todos los niveles. Dos días a la semana viene Leo, el experto, a compartir sus interesantísimos conocimientos sobre la vida orgánica. Es interesante saber un poco de español para poder compartir mejor con los… read more
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Both were really nice people- it was a… read more
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Gracias Masa!
Thanks a lot guys!
The work changed from day to day and we were given a choice of tasks to choose amongst us. We all worked together. Making compost, restoring the soil and planting in the fresh beds, harvesting the produce… read more
Recommended 100%
The crew is very friendly, the setting is absolutely gorgeous and the activities were very nice. One of my best experiences in Colombia!!
The food portions are generous and the fresh juices are delicious.
Also, the area is amazing for small… read more
Chris and Kristy are both warm and nice to talk to. And truly the work they do is quite unique. We hope they make it… read more
Jesse and his team are friendly and helpful, they are always happy to share theirs lifes and tips with you, it was a beautiful human experience.
The work is physical and might be hard for some peoples but it's really 3hours a day and then you can chill and enjoy the amazing place, go to the river, enjoy the… read more
Another highlight to mention is Jesse's fabulous coffee cake.… read more
I want to say thanks one more time to all the people who were there at this magical place.
Thanks for all the help Anne-- hope you have you have fun on your travels!
big enough that you could spend your days swimming at the river or reading in the hammocks. I have never felt so chilled! I also learnt a great amount about farming and agriculture.… read more
i came here, alone, with a hole in my heart that was empty with emptiness but then it was filled with joyce, sun, good foods and strong human relationship that i will remember and take it with me to the infinit and beyond <3
There are also Guitars, Cajons, books, a fireplace, hammocks, table tennis and banana bread with ice cream!
The volunteering work was interesting, you learn a lot about gardening.
Thank… read more
Se agradece la amabilidad,… read more
s a social media guru with tons of experience marketing touristic projects. She's a lot of fun and a good worker. She's a great photographer and has a ton of knowledge when it comes to touristic projects! Highly recommended for any… read more
The jobs vary each day but generally we were helping out with weeding, planting veggies and we learnt how to make compost. Once a week we also helped carry up the food supplies to the restaurant, which was heavy but a great… read more
the river is refreshing and calm.
would totally recommend <3
Solo me hubiera gustado… read more
The work was interesting, you’re able to learn much about organic farming practices.
The food was delicious and healthy, all vegetarian, cooked freshly for breakfast lunch and dinner!
After work there are many things to do in the area, or simply chill on a boulder next to… read more
the nature surrounding is beautiful you can hop in the river everyday, you won't here cars and get the chance to calm down and relax.
work tasks where… read more
The work was nice, we did some gardening, carrying heavy staff and various task... Just for 3hours and then we were jumping into the river !! We also had some nights around the fire all together and… read more
I also learned lots of new permaculture tips that I believe will help me in the future.… read more
We worked 3 hours a day in the garden and then we went to the river to cool… read more
Moritz es un gran ayuda y muy amable. Nos ayudo mucho en la huerta durante su estadía. Muy recomendado para todos sus proyectos
I would recommend this Workaway to basically anyone but especially if you like getting a little dirty, learning how farms are run, working with your hands, or… read more
Maria se quedó con nosotros por una semana. Es muy amable, respetuosa, y lista para ayudar. Muy recomendada!
Sachi quedó con nosotros por mas que un mes. Le… read more
Jesse is a great Workaway host. He's organized, a clear communicator, and a good human. He works hard to ensure a safe and supportive environment for his staff, guests, and volunteers.
The work is varied. We did different tasks throughout each week, which gave me the chance to learn… read more
Mostly, we've been working in the garden with Jesse, employees and other volunteers. We've learnt so much, the tasks were really diversified (shaping and preparing the… read more
The place is beautiful the river has many places to relax. I gained a lot of knowledge around gardening during the 2 weeks and will use this at… read more
Jesse is a great person and very welcoming host and also the whole team makes… read more
There’s always cool projects in the works from organic gardening to woodworking.
Jesse is super accommodating and makes sure his volunteers are comfortable.
Definitely recommend to anyone!
Nico es un hombre muy querido. Colaborador, amigable, trabajador-- se quedo con nosotros por un mes en… read more
Wojciech se quedo con nosotros en el proyecto por various meses-- podemos decir… read more
Our main project was removing sand from the river that would be used for concrete. It was tough work, but being in such a serine… read more
Jesse, the owner of the place, is a super friendly guy and will make you feel confortable upon the beginning.
Until now, it's the place where I ate and slept the best during all my… read more
Davide spent quite some… read more
Andy nos ayudó mucho en la finca. Es muy activo y recurso. Lo recomiendo para cualquier proyecto. Un buen energía
Jessie is a really good host, very fair and just an all round good guy. Amazing musician too, so perfect for any budding musician workawayers out there. Food is class too, and if you're… read more


















