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Farm Supporter

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1 - 50 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
rating  Outstanding 5  · 
  Verified by Volunteer World
  Very high response rate

Highlights

  • Experience a different lifestyle, be part of an intentional community and learn new skills in our organic farm.
  • Enjoy a calm and relaxing environment to disconnect from your daily life.
  • Share delicious vegetarian meals with staff, volunteers and guests and get to taste typical costa rican plates.
  • Interact with local people and get to know their language, culture and country.
  • Create beautiful bounds and bring back home unforgettable memories.

Especially suitable

Age 18+
Singles
Couples
Families
Groups
50+

About the program

Come to learn, grow, meet new people, eat vegetarian food, create good memories and have fun in an organic farm with animals.

Finca la Flor is an agroecological project founded 25 years ago  that have been reciving people around the world to learn and help since then. We are a mix of foreingers and locals working togheter through the goal of living in a more sustainable world. We will be happy to welcome you and make ...

About the program

Finca la Flor is an agroecological project founded 25 years ago  that have been reciving people around the world to learn and help since then. We are a mix of foreingers and locals working togheter through the goal of living in a more sustainable world. We will be happy to welcome you and make you part of our daily routines in the community.

WORKING AREAS

Here are some examples of activities you can do during your time with us:

  • Learn about permaculture and organic agriculture in our organic gardens (sowing, watering, weeding, building terraces, harvesting ...),

  • Work with bamboo and other techniques of natural building.

  • Participate in the creation and use of compost,
  • Understand the use of natural and local resources,

  • Use the medicinal plants of our garden,

  • Interact with farm animals (horses, goats, chickens, roosters, dogs),

  • Discover how to cook typical dishes with our 100% costarrican cooks,

  • Create products with the resources of the farm (you can learn the process to make a goat cheese, cut and dry leaves of the medicinal garden to make infusions ...)

FOOD

Meals are prepared with fresh products. 100% vegetarian (we eat eggs, dairy products and lots of vegetables!). As part of the volunteering, you will be expected to help with the kitchen tasks.

LODGING

Volunteers are lodged at houses on our farm.  They are of simple construction, but you are provided with all necessities (bed linens, toilet and hot shower).

EXPECTATIONS

Volunteers are expected to follow a schedule of 6 work hours per day, 5 days a week in the following areas:

  • Organic agriculture
  • Infrastructure maintenance
  • Forests maintenance
  • Farm animals
  • Medicinal and ornamental Gardens
  • Cooking, cleaning and organizing communal areas
  • Others

Typical day

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE
  • We usually work from Monday to Friday (6h/day) and Saturday - Sunday are off for you to rest or travel in the country. 
  • Days start at 6am working in the garden, with the animals or helping with the breakfast.
  • Breakfast is at 8am
  • Then work time is from ~9am to 12pm. During this ...

Typical day

A TYPICAL SCHEDULE
  • We usually work from Monday to Friday (6h/day) and Saturday - Sunday are off for you to rest or travel in the country. 
  • Days start at 6am working in the garden, with the animals or helping with the breakfast.
  • Breakfast is at 8am
  • Then work time is from ~9am to 12pm. During this time you will be helping in different necessities we have at the farm. 
  • You will enjoy a delicious vegetarian meals and have time to rest (like a pure tico and take a nap or at your own way reading, walking around in the forest, listening music...)

Free-time activities

OFF SITE
During your free time, you will be able to go to Cartago, Turrialba or San Jose to do shopping, eat at a restaurant, see monuments and museums. Buses are going there from La Flor, we can explain to you how to get there easily.
You can also go to the National Park of Tapanti to enjoy a nice ...

Free-time activities

OFF SITE
During your free time, you will be able to go to Cartago, Turrialba or San Jose to do shopping, eat at a restaurant, see monuments and museums. Buses are going there from La Flor, we can explain to you how to get there easily.
You can also go to the National Park of Tapanti to enjoy a nice hike in nature or go to Orosi to swim in the river or go the the hotsprings
Saturdays are local market day and we can bring you with us if you want to eat there, buy fruits, go to the bank...
We have a catalog of activities that you can do by yourself nearby the farm that we would be happy to show you and help you find the  activity that suits you the best.

ON SITE
On site you can also do yoga, dance or meditation in our yoga studio that is always open.
You can take a walk in the forest and take pictures.
You can read, relax, enjoy a quiet life.
You can go and give a gentle scratch to the horses and goats, they love company.


Important to note: Free time activities must be arranged by your own, we can offer guided tours with an aditional price

Requirements

Requirements

Minimum Age: 18 years

In order to join the program you need to be at least 18 years old on the program start date. There might be exemptions if you can provide the permission of your legal guardian(s) or if your are accompanied by your parents.

Language Skills

You need to speak English (basic level)

Nationality Restrictions

No restrictions. Helping hands from all over the world are welcome.

Time Commitment

Your helping hand will be required on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 06:00 - 12:00

What's Included

What's Included

Services by Finca Agroecologica La Flor

WHAT IS INCLUDED:
  • The volunteering cost includes guided work on the farm with a member of the staff, cross-cultural interactions, accommodation and all meals (even when days off). 
  • You will also have a free access to the laundry 
  • WiFi will be accessible only in the main house to let you enjoy more deeply an off-grid experience on the rest of the farm. 
  • Finally, you will be free to walk everywhere on the 13 hectares of the farm which include a 10 hectares regenerated forest, a medicinal garden, a botanical garden, organic gardens, a yoga studio with a stunning view on the Orosi Valley and a farm with animals (horses, goats, chicken).
This money is a great help for the farm (remember that it is a non-profit association) to improve facilities, support local workers, create new projects ...
In exchange for that, you also gain a beautiful human experience, new knowledge in the areas of the farm, the possibility of sharing with people from various countries and improving your Spanish with the locals.


Accommodation

The accommodations are rustic cabins created throughout the years of existence of the farm. Volunteers will stay in shared dorms from 3 to 4 persons maximum. Depending on how many volunteers are staying at that moment, it can happen that you have a dorm just for yourself! Each of them is unique, but all include beds (single or bunk beds), bathroom and hot shower. Sheets, blankets and towel will also be provided.

We like to remind our future guests that due to the environment of the farm, the biodiversity that can be found on the property and our willingness to protect this environment by not using chemicals in the gardens or in the rooms, it can happen that small insects come to visit you from time to time in the cabin. Don't worry, they are harmless and are generally more afraid than you are.

Food & Beverages

Food is an important part of a healthy life. That is why we pay close attention to what we eat and the whole process that exists before the food is on our plate.
We provide a part of our diet with our own organic produce from the gardens and buy the remaining food from local sources. 

Meals are prepared mostly with organic and local products. 100% vegetarian. Being an intentional community, we cook our meals together. As part of the volunteering, you will be required to help us with the kitchen tasks, just like the rest of the community members. We eat eggs and dairy products.

So, enjoy three meals a day, fresh, locally grown, often organic and prepared on a wood stove. In addition, we all eat together (workers, residents, volunteers, guests) in the dining room with a family and relaxed atmosphere.

Internet Access

Limited access at the project site

What's NOT included?

What's NOT included?

Airport Pickup at Juan Santamaria International Airport

An airport pickup isn't included within the program fees either.

Flight Tickets

The nearest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assist you to find cheap flights to Costa Rica. FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS

Travel Insurance

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Vaccines

If you are intending to volunteer in Costa Rica you should seek medical advice before starting your social journey. Check your required vaccinations for Costa Rica. VACCINE CHECKER

Details on arrival

GOOD TO KNOW ABOUT THE PROGRAM
  • We prefer volunteers that are planning on staying for 3 weeks or more. We like our volunteers to become a member of our community while you are here, and it requires time to adjust and be part of the working flow with us.
  • Staying at least three weeks, allows you to live a relevant experience with us, have time to get to know the people, the duties, learn new skills and knowledge... 
  • All ages are welcome to volunteer, we know how to accommodate your work regarding your skills and your physical capacities. 
  • Speaking Spanish is not required, but it is a real plus to try to learn to be able to communicate with the local people who work at the farm and feel more comfortable if you want to travel in the country. 
Availability
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Program fees

1 week (min. stay) 172€
4 weeks 549€
50 weeks (max. stay) 6,860€
Average fees 154€/week

Program fees

154€ per week 1 - 50 weeks Age 18 - 50+

Payment methods

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NO CREDIT CARD FEES

Duration

1 - 50 weeks

Deposit

The deposit is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payments are handled by PayPal, our trusted global payment provider. If you don't have a PayPal account, you can also pay using a credit card.

Final Payment

Your final payment will be agreed with Finca Agroecologica La Flor during the application process. Common solutions are either via bank transfer or a cash payment at the project site.

Meet your organization

Finca Agroecologica La Flor

Outstanding 5 rating (9 reviews)

Non-profit - founded in 1996

Verified by Volunteer World

  Very high response rate

Coordinated by

Finca La Flor

Spoken languages: Spanish, English

About the project

The farm seeks to bring consciousness about human and environmental challenges and provides educational programs to share its values with volunteers worldwide!

Meet your organization

Finca Agroecologica La Flor is a beautiful project located in a peaceful village surrounded by nature and managed by the non-profit organization ASODECAH (Association for the Development of Human and Environmental Consciousness). Just as its name emphasizes it, the farm is trying to complement the country's environmental education and wants to strengthen the bounds between society and environment. 

The main mission and goal of the farm is to grow a seed of consciousness in every kind mind and heart that is entering the place, by sharing its values and knowledge about sustainable development and organic agriculture as well as creating rewarding human experiences to connect multicultural souls. 

With over 20 years of experience in organic farming, reforestation, animal care and education, the farm has welcomed groups and individuals from all around the world since the project started.

Several programs emerged from the will of sharing and expanding awareness regarding human, animal and environmental issues :
  • Volunteer at the farm : It means helping the project to improve, supporting local economy, learning a sustainable and eco-friendly way of life, having access to 13 hectares of breathtaking nature, interacting with an eclectic multicultural group of people living, working or staying at the farm just like you. It means creating good memories, meeting great people and grow through the experience.
  • Take language classes at the farm : We mainly offer Spanish classes to help foreigners integrate the local culture and being able to communicate, but we can also teach English and French for locals or foreigners who would like to open up their scope of possibilities. Tourism being a huge part of Costa Rican economy, it is a plus to be able to speak several languages as a volunteer if you want to work with locals or in places related to tourism)
  • Relax and revitalize through a yoga retreat at the farm : Come and let your body express itself in our beautiful yoga studio. It's the perfect place to purify your body, mind and spirit, to go deep within yourself, to get away from the negative waves and breathe the fresh air of Costa Rica. Our yoga instructor living onsite will be happy to share his experience about yoga with you and everyone at the farm will help you spend an unforgettable time here !
  • Enjoy the surroundings and escape time by booking a cabin at the farm : Treat yourself with a vacation on an agroecological farm, relax and enjoy the quietness of the place, taste the delicious vegetarian meals prepared with love by our favorite local cooks, take a walk in our forest, scratch the horses and goats or simply relax at the yoga studio and take a moment to appreciate the view from the balcony.

9 reviews · rating5

Klara Tselenchuk rating5

2023 at Farm Supporter

This place is amazing! We Came for almost a month with 2 kids (ages 6 and 10). We annoy the simple lifestyle, we learned a lot about agriculture and how to life of the land. We took part in harvesting bamboo and curating it, using it as building material around the farm... The kids enjoyed taking ...
Anne Wierema rating5

2023 at Farm Supporter

Amazing people and a great experience. Educational, great location and a lot of freedom. Many activities to do in the area. They can help you with organising your activities and have a lot of recommendations. ..
Hedda Stampe rating5

2023 at Farm Supporter

I spent a month and a half at the farm in April an May this year, and during each part of my stay I thought to myself "this is the best decision you've made". This was my first time volunteering and I was so, so lucky to end up here! Upon arrival, I felt immediately welcomed and at peace. The people ...
Tim Neumann rating5

2019 at Farm Supporter

New experiences be a lot of new persoectives bring shared Very good. Main Information was provided and there were further options of how to get in touch with the organisation and how to get more information on my own shown ...
Rida Zainab rating5

2019 at Farm Supporter

From all of my trips and volunteering experiences, Finca Agroecologica La Flor was my favorite. This is a lovely farm which is taken care of by beautiful people. I felt at home from the first day. The farm has chickens, horses, and goats along with vegetation in the garden and trails through ...
Luana rating5

2019 at Farm Supporter

I’ve been to la flor twice to volunteer there while living in San José, the capital of Costa Rica. It truly is a beautiful place - the life, the people and the energy are extraordinary. What was most impactful to me is the really holistic approach they have to their way of life. The days have a ...

Location

Americas > Central America > Costa Rica > Cartago

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