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Organic Farming and Building on Eco Lodge

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1 - 24 weeks  ·  Age 18 - 50+
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Highlights

  • HANDS ON Volunteer experience on an organic farm
  • Learn BUILDING and CRAFTS with all different materiales: recycling, bamboo, wood, cement, metal and more
  • Learn SPANISH: 3x per week Spanish course included in this program!

Highlights

  • HANDS ON Volunteer experience on an organic farm
  • Learn BUILDING and CRAFTS with all different materiales: recycling, bamboo, wood, cement, metal and more
  • Learn SPANISH: 3x per week Spanish course included in this program!
  • Meet new people, live a COMMUNITY style life and share your experience with our guests, volunteers and staff.
  • Visit waterfalls, local TOURS and wild water rafting on your time off and weekend!

  • You don't have to pay anything yet

    Especially good for

    Age 18+
    Singles
    Couples
    Families
    Groups
    50+

    About the program

    Volunteer on an ecological farm and lodge: learn about building, planting, weeding, permaculture, fruit tree care and animal care. INCLUDES A SPANISH COURSE.

    Our volunteers will be fully intigrated into the daily life on our organic farm. Costa Rica is the land that uses the most agro chemicals per square meter worlwide. Most local farmers dont belive they can produce organic food or mantain their land without chimicals. We incoporate local people into ...

    About the program

    Our volunteers will be fully intigrated into the daily life on our organic farm. Costa Rica is the land that uses the most agro chemicals per square meter worlwide. Most local farmers dont belive they can produce organic food or mantain their land without chimicals. We incoporate local people into our project to see options on organic farming and understand the importance of it. 

    On our farm we are running different projects right now, and we are eager to recieve help to be able to fullfill all our offers to the planet, animals and people. Just to give you an overview beside the organic farming and building we recieve volunteers to help us with our horse education program around Natural Horsemanship and animal friendly training AND we teach the local kids as due to the actual situation the kids are missing of 1,5 years of school! Also we are cooperating with a local organisation and the town mare to teach English to the local people. We also recieve volunteers for our other project please feel free to ask us about about the positions. 

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

    • Learn about building with all different kind of materials and techniques
    • Learn how to fix instead of through away
    • grow consciousness about an nature close and organic lifestyle
    • Learn about organic farming in our different gardens (seedlings, watering, weeding, building terraces, harvesting ...)
    • Learn about permaculture and our organic fruit tree forest: We have over 20 varieties of fruit trees on the farm like Avocados, Mangos, Litchies, Pejibaye, etc.etc.
    • Medicinal herb and tee garden
    • Interact with farm animals (chickens, cats, dogs and horses)
    • self made: bread baking, kombucha brewing, cooking etc. 
    • help us to protect our 5ha forest and join us on trash clean ups in the jungle next to our farm 

    We like to do shared dinners and dance nights on the weekends. Also we have a campfire place where we come together, play guitar or make stick bread. On the farm there are horse tours offered and the region is great for hiking and bird watching. Around our farm is a lot of jungle with paths in where you can find sloths and beautiful flowers, birds and butterflies. 

    We do not have wifi on the farm but with a local SIM card you can find good signal. 



    Typical day

    In our weekly reunion you will learn about the current projects and fields of work where you can get involved in. 

    At 7 am you meet your group leader and start to work in the project. At 9 am we take a coffee break and continue working till midday. After a siesta you will receive 3 x per week a 2 ...

    Typical day

    In our weekly reunion you will learn about the current projects and fields of work where you can get involved in. 

    At 7 am you meet your group leader and start to work in the project. At 9 am we take a coffee break and continue working till midday. After a siesta you will receive 3 x per week a 2 hours Spanish course. The other afternoons are off to relax, explore, do yoga or meditate. 

    During the weekends you can take local tours to explore our area or just hang out on the farm and enjoy the lodge. 


    Free-time activities

    On your time off you can book a guided tour in the area we help you to arrange this. Our area is famous for wild water rafting, waterfalls, choclade tour, coffee tour, cheese tour, national parks to visit. You can visit the irazu vulcano, Cartago or the weekly market in Turrialba. You can also book ...

    Free-time activities

    On your time off you can book a guided tour in the area we help you to arrange this. Our area is famous for wild water rafting, waterfalls, choclade tour, coffee tour, cheese tour, national parks to visit. You can visit the irazu vulcano, Cartago or the weekly market in Turrialba. You can also book a two days tour to the beach. There are many options to be busy on the weekend. 


    Or relax on the farm, hike to a waterfall, hang around our small village of Tucurrique. On the farm there are many animals that would love a scretch.


    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 07:00 - 12:00

    What's Included

    What's Included

    On-site Services

    The fee covers accommodation, food, organisation, Spanish course during your full stay, support to the Project, supervised work.

    Accommodation

    Nice Volunteer house with 3 bedrooms. Each bedroom has its own bathroom. Rooms are shared with a max of 4 people. Big kitchen and living area space. Gardens and hammocks spaces.

    Food & Beverages

    3 vegeterian meals per day. During the week a costarican chef will prepare breakfast and lunch, and there are ingreedients for the volunteers to prepare dinners and food during the weekends. 

    Internet Access

    Good access at the project site
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    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

    Going abroad is an adventure and it is always best to be prepared. Sudden illness or injury, cancellation or theft - a travel insurance for Costa Rica provides security and is a plus to have. GET A QUOTE

    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

    Arrival is every sunday 

    Availability
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    Program Fees

    $383 per week 1 - 24 weeks Age 18 - 50+

    Payment methods

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    NO CREDIT CARD FEES


    Duration

    1 - 24 weeks

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    Final Payment

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