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Agroforestry, Bioconstruction and Community

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2 - 12 weken  ·  Leeftijd 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • Connect with nature through sustainable agriculture that prioritizes biodiversity in our food forest. Learn about tropical fruits, local veggies, and many new insects + birds.
  • Build with natural, local materials from our farm like bamboo, wood, volcanic rocks and clay. We have 10 years of experience, many built structures, and plans to do more.
  • Feel a young Costa Rican/multicultural community lifestyle. Our core group of 4 eco-villagers meets daily, practices horizontal decision-making and eats ALL ORGANIC PRODUCE - yum!

Highlights

  • Connect with nature through sustainable agriculture that prioritizes biodiversity in our food forest. Learn about tropical fruits, local veggies, and many new insects + birds.
  • Build with natural, local materials from our farm like bamboo, wood, volcanic rocks and clay. We have 10 years of experience, many built structures, and plans to do more.
  • Feel a young Costa Rican/multicultural community lifestyle. Our core group of 4 eco-villagers meets daily, practices horizontal decision-making and eats ALL ORGANIC PRODUCE - yum!
  • Take afternoon walks in our tropical forest with beautiful trails. Explore the town with several hiking loops. Convenient bus transport and flexible schedules for exploring the country.
  • Share quality time every week during our wellness activities like yoga and dance. Join us on our monthly trips to local hot springs, rivers and waterfalls (included in 1 month stays)
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    Vooral geschikt voor

    Leeftijd 18+
    Alleenstaanden
    Koppels
    Families
    Groepen
    50+

    Over het programma

    Co-live with young professionals in our community permaculture project, where we are growing a food forest and building with advanced techniques in bio-construction.

    *We live in a community as eco-villagers and invite volunteers to fit right in. We rotate daily responsibilities between eco-villagers and volunteers. Shared responsibilities include cooking breakfast/lunch, cleaning common spaces, taking out the compost, organizing recycling, watering the plants, ...

    Over het programma

    *We live in a community as eco-villagers and invite volunteers to fit right in. We rotate daily responsibilities between eco-villagers and volunteers. Shared responsibilities include cooking breakfast/lunch, cleaning common spaces, taking out the compost, organizing recycling, watering the plants, etc. Coexistence implies emotional and mental awareness. We hope you understand that EVERY RELATIONSHIP is essential. Non-violent, compassionate communication is vital in our community lifestyle. 

    *Our kitchen is beautiful with window walls that look out into the mountains, and our food is delicious - organic produce from our gardens, quality ingredients, vegan-friendly home-cooked meals every day. We consider the kitchen one of our unique benefits, as all volunteers enjoy cooking here.

    *Farm activities are based on our five sustainability goals: 1) capture all our drinking and irrigation water from the rain 2) Grow more food than we consume while allowing biodiversity to thrive 3) Build using all local materials 4) Regenerate electricity (better than net-zero) 5) Zero trash and waste.

    -We make compost/humanure. We sometimes use forest soil, double-dig everything, and mulch garden beds in the gardens for great results! We add microorganisms, allow worms to thrive, and constantly improve the soil. We have a bamboo plant nursery and bamboo greenhouse, which we use as microclimates to grow plants sensitive to our region's humidity. On our farm bio-factory we prepare bio-controllers such as Trichoderma and bio-activators such as mountain microorganisms and bio-ferments. We fumigate our plants and trees with these and other organic products at least once a week to keep them thriving. We plant biodiversity everywhere - flowers, veggies, root veggies, fruit trees, native trees, medicinal plants - which helps balance plagues with natural predators such as bees, wasps, lizards, and birds.

    - We're constantly working on (bio) construction projects. We harvest, cure, and process the strongest type of bamboo in the Americas (Guadua) to make different structures like the greenhouse, composting center, tepee, and our new cabin! We also make all of our furniture out of bamboo and wood. We use durable volcanic rocks to build terraces, retention walls, and stairs throughout the farm. We use clay to make beautiful floors and walls. 

    - Much of the activities we do are physical. The farm is in the mountains with steep slopes up and down. Volunteers need to be in good physical shape to participate in our program. 

    - We bring the farm elements closer each day – the soil, the plants, the insects, the wildlife, the bamboo, the stones, the trees, the humans, the sun, the rain, the heat, and the cold. There is a biodiversity of fauna throughout the country. On the farm, we commonly see spiders, scorpions, snakes, worms, lizards, butterflies, hummingbirds, birds, and more. The farm is 1,200 meters above sea level, and sometimes cold days during storms, fogs, and rains. It is always cool at night. Please take the time and reflect on your needs regarding these issues.

    -This is a small farm, so we can host up to 5 people at the same time in our place. We also have a Home Stay Program, there is also the possibility to stay at a local family house and have a deeper costa rican experience. :)

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    We're ready to action at 6:00 a.m. Depending on the day, we'll be working on the different farm areas. Each week on Monday afternoon we organize our weekly tasks with the volunteers. 

    Breakfast at 8.30 a.m 

    Lunch at 12.30 p.m 

    Dinner: freestyle  

    We are generally free in the afternoons. Our ...

    Dagelijkse activiteiten

    We're ready to action at 6:00 a.m. Depending on the day, we'll be working on the different farm areas. Each week on Monday afternoon we organize our weekly tasks with the volunteers. 

    Breakfast at 8.30 a.m 

    Lunch at 12.30 p.m 

    Dinner: freestyle  

    We are generally free in the afternoons. Our volunteers enjoy reading, painting, hiking, running, chilling, and doing small projects in their free time. But it's really up to you. 


    We normally go to bed early, around 9 - 10 p.m.

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    During your time off, feel free to explore your creativity :)

    We encourage people to feel the rhythm of nature: take a walk in the forest or the town of La Flor and get to know the people around. You can read a book (you can borrow one from our extensive library). Start a new journal, do some art and ...

    Vrijetijdsactiviteiten

    During your time off, feel free to explore your creativity :)

    We encourage people to feel the rhythm of nature: take a walk in the forest or the town of La Flor and get to know the people around. You can read a book (you can borrow one from our extensive library). Start a new journal, do some art and crafts, etc.

    You can also get the public bus in 10 min—walking distance from our farm. During the weekends, you might be interested in visiting unique places around, like Irazu Volcano, Guayabo National Monument, Tapantí National Park, etc. Or, if you want to go a little further away, consider taking a trip to the Caribbean or the Pacific Coast! We always are flexible with our volunteering schedule and don't mind extended weekend trips. 

    Voorwaarden

    Voorwaarden

    Minimum leeftijd: 18 jaar

    Om deel te nemen aan het programma dien je tenminste 18 jaar oud te zijn op de startdatum van het programma. Er kunnen uitzonderingen gemaakt worden indien je een bewijs van toestemming kan aantonen van uw wettelijke voogd(en) of samen met je ouders deelneemt.

    Taalkennis

    Je dient over volgende taalkennis te beschikken Engels (basis niveau) ou Spaans (basis niveau)

    Vereiste documenten

    Health/travel insurance and flight ticket to Costa Rica

    Nationaliteitsbeperkingen

    Geen beperkingen. Helpende handen van over de hele wereld zijn welkom.

    Andere vaardigheden

    Good attitude to work outside and getting used to a tropical microclimate, human skills for co-living, self-awareness, willingness to learn, environmental consciousness, openness for a vegetarian/vegan diet, interest in cultural immersion, and "pura vida" vibes :)

    Tijdsinzet

    Uw helpende hand wordt verwacht op maandag, dinsdag, woensdag, donderdag en vrijdag van 06:00 - 12:30

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten ingesloten

    Diensten op locatie

    Fees include:

    • Daily guidance at the farm. It could be in English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese.
    • Accommodation
    • All meals covered. A plant-based diet with organic produce.
    • Free wi-fi
    • Bedsheet 
    • Towels  

     Ask about the private room option in our new cabin for individuals and couples. 

    Sidenote: One month or longer stays are less expensive (and more sustainable) than short stays. 


    Accomodatie

    Dorm room: A nice cozy bedroom with a bunkbed and a single bed. We have a shower with hot water and a toilet. 

    Bedroom: Our single or double bedroom is a beautiful cabin with a mountain view. Shower with forest view. (Request the prices for this one)

    Common areas available: Kitchen, co-working space, dining area, living room. There is also a cool composting toilet with a mountain view outside the cabins! 


    Eten & Drank

    The farm buys all vegan food and cooking ingredients for our volunteers and guests. We have a special ingredient selection process that includes all organic produce, whole grains, and high-quality cooking oils (coconut and olive oil). Volunteers who eat lactose and meats can purchase those items. We just ask for responsible sourcing, storing, cooking, cleaning, and disposal of those items to avoid cross-contamination. 

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    Afhaal aan de luchthaven op Juan Santamaria International Airport

    Afhaling van de luchthaven is ook niet inbegrepen in de programmakosten.

    Vlucht tickets

    De dichtste luchthaven is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) in San Jose. We assisteren u met het vinden van goedkope vluchten naar Costa Rica. VIND GOEDKOPE VLUCHTEN

    Reisverzekering

    Naar het buitenland reizen is een avontuur en het is best om goed voorbereid te zijn. Plots ziek worden of gewond raken, annulaties of diefstal - een reisverzekering voor Costa Rica biedt zekerheid en is een meerwaarde. KRIJG EEN OFFERTE

    Vaccinaties

    Als je de intentie hebt om als vrijwilliger aan de slag te gaan in Costa Rica dien je eerst medisch advies in te winnen alvorens je eropuit trekt. Kijk de benodigde vaccinaties na voor Costa Rica. VACCINATIE CHECKER

    Gegevens over jouw aankomst

    We can host volunteers during most of the year, except for Christmas – New Year’s Eve Holyday’s (December 23th 5to January 7th).

    Public transportation is available within 10 min walking distance from the farm.

    We'll provide you full information on how to arrive once we'll have the booking confirmation. 

    Beschikbaarheid
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    Programmakosten

    2 weken (min. verblijf) 731€
    4 weken 828€
    12 weken (max. verblijf) 2.481€
    Gemiddelde kosten 286€/week

    Programmakosten

    286€ per week 2 - 12 weken Leeftijd 18 - 50+

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    2 - 12 weken

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    Reserveer je plek met slechts een paar klikken en een kleine, veilige aanbetaling. Je kunt betalen met creditcard, PayPal of andere handige methoden.

    Restbetaling

    Tijdens de aanmeldingsprocedure spreek je met de lokale organisatie af hoe je de restbetaling doet. Deze restbetaling is pas verschuldigd dichter bij het begin van je reis.

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