Run the volunteer's kitchen! 👨🏻🍳
The experience
Finca el Péndulo is a community space in nature focused on wellbeing, connection, and personal growth. Prepare two daily meals for the community, organize groceries, and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Occasionally support guest dinners. Ideal for someone organized and comfortable cooking for groups.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Cooking:
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
What you get
1 day off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Yoga classes:
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes:
Take free dance classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies:
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The kitchen is a central part of community life. In this role, you will directly support the wellbeing of the group through daily meals. You will learn to organize time, manage resources, and maintain a shared kitchen environment. More than cooking, this is a role of service and care, where food becomes part of the overall experience.
Activities & Shift
5 hours per day, 6 days a week
Prepare 2 meals daily
Grocery organization
Kitchen cleaning and maintenance
Occasional support for guest dinners
Rules
No alcohol consumption
Strict cleanliness and organization
Respect for dietary needs
Community-oriented environment
Participation in osoji