Help at an off-grid learning center while exploring wildlife in Puerto Jimenez, Costa Rica

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  Descrição

  Hello! I'm Allison, and my neighbors and I run an off-grid educational center, El Cerrito. People come to stay with us to learn both the concrete skills of building, planting, and troubleshooting off-grid systems, but also the lived philosophy of living and working in harmony with the land from a local perspective. One of my neighbors is a natural builder--he built his house and the cabins we offer to guests, and the other is a healer, massage therapist and herbalist who has studied all around Central America. We invite visitors to take part in the project, not as arms-length guests but as integrated members of this lifestyle, lending a hand where needed and getting an immersive education.
  
  We are seeking fully bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers who can support the project for a minimum of a month (we can always extend if everyone is having a good time!) Our volunteers join the inner workings of the farm, working on farm projects, in hospitality, and taking part in our activities with guests.
  
  Volunteer tasks include:
  -Checking guests in and out
  -Going on our educational tours to translate
  -Cleaning the guest kitchen and cabins
  -Taking photos and videos for social media
  -Joining in building, planting, gardening, etc. projects as needed. We always have projects going on, whether it's building or renovating cabins, planting or harvesting, gardening, painting, building furniture, etc.
  
  
  More about the project: We seek to offer an alternative to traditional tourism, where people can really be a part of something, not just observers. Past visitors & volunteers have built tables, painted murals, constructed outdoor showers and more. Everyone leaves their own special touch, and ideas are always welcome. We're known for our big family dinners full of laughter and stories, valuing true cultural exchange, and fostering long-lasting bonds. The project is one of preservation--not just of land and wildlife, but of the human wisdom and skill that is so needed in these times.
  
  
  We look for people who are:
  -community and social justice-minded: interested in being an interactive and responsible part of the neighborhood (we can help connect you to local activism, history and regenerative efforts so that you can learn how to best spend your time and money in the area)
  -creative: can bring fresh eyes and new ideas to the space and how to improve it
  -self-starting: can work independently and take initiative
  -flexible: are willing to lend a hand in various aspects of the project, whether that's cooking, woodworking, hospitality, technology, planting, or anything else that arises
  
  Please note that we can only offer volunteer positions if you are fully bilingual, but feel free to get in touch about our residency options (very reasonably priced) if of interest!

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Projetos artísticos

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Hotelaria/turismo

  Manutenção geral

  Ajuda com computadores/internet
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  Interesses

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Montanhas

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Caminhada
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  The space is incredibly rich with plants, wildlife, and healing energy. You will live with a local couple who grew up on this land and know it intimately, sharing their wisdom at every turn. You'll be welcomed into a culture and tradition of rich exchange and mutual support.
  
  Town is a ten minute drive or 45 minute walk away, and so is the beach. We're located in a quiet remote area, fully immersed in nature, but can pop down to town for whatever you might need. Volunteers traveling with a car or other transport would be at a great advantage, but taxis and moto taxis are available.

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  Ajuda

  Social Media: We live surrounded by incredible nature, with monkeys swinging from the trees and toucans flying overhead. We also have a pretty fun lifestyle, jumping in the back of the truck to go hiking at a waterfall, or walking up the road to pick ripe mangoes. Our volunteers will help by documenting through photo and video, sharing with the world what it's like to spend time at the farm. We look for people who are skilled at social media, and can help us spread the word.
  
  Translation and welcoming guests: When I am not physically at the farm, we need someone on deck who is fully bilingual and can translate between our hosts and our guests. I will always be available to support from afar, but sometimes we need someone right there to make sure nothing gets lost in translation!
  
  General support for the project: We also look for people who are flexible and open to diving into whatever's needed at the time. Whether that's helping to get cabins ready for guests, assisting Lis in making a big group dinner, or helping Danger on a building project, every day is different and we work as a team to fill in as new needs arise. We love it when people are open to learning and can be flexible and dynamic in terms of tasks and schedules.
  
  Construction: We currently have a number of building projects going on, and love it when people have excitement and a bit of experience working with wood or building. Danger is a wonderful teacher and can show you what jungle construction is all about! As much as possible we use materials from the land, and the style is rustic and natural.
  
  Volunteers get all the benefits of the residency program. Whether you want to try your hand at woodwork, learn how to sew, or forage for dinner, we work with you to create amazing months full of curiosity, learning and wonder.
  
  We request a minimum stay of a month from our volunteers so that you can really sink into the lifestyle. Longer-term stays are welcome too if we find the right fit!

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Inglês: Fluente
  Espanhol: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  You will have a cabin or apartment, with private bathroom and kitchen access.

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  Algo mais...

  The place is large, and would be perfect for a couple or friends traveling together.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  We have high-speed internet.

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