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You will participate on the course free of charge. You will help us testing a new tool design to consciously strengthen selected mind abilities.
The course has two parts:
Theory: A 3 hours online module that gives you foundational knowledge and skills .
Practice: A two weeks (40 hours) practical module that shows you a way to immerse in a natural space to consciously strengthen a selected ability of your mind
20 hours of help per week
Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.
2 days off per week
Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
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.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Important Notice: From 24 December to 3 January, the volunteer program will not host volunteers. Thank you for your understanding.
Hi!
Thanks for your interest in coming to CEWARI. Here’s what we’ll be working on during your stay, and why.
CEWARI is a natural reserve. The ecosystem is a tropical rainforest.
Currently, there are four projects under development:
Project 1) Construction of inclusive trails for wheelchair users. You can see the current trail map on Instagram: @cewari_official
Project 2) THE PRACTICAL ECOPSYCHOLOGY COURSE. Development of tools and training materials for the development and strengthening of the mind.
Project 3) Construction of a multifunctional house. It will be used as a reception area, storage room, and tools workshop.
Project 4) Fundraising organization. Administration of an organization dedicated to raising funds to keep all the other projects economically sustainable.
Where will VOLUNTEERS work?
Currently, we invite volunteers to Project 2, and do the PRACTICAL THE COURSE at the reserve, free o charge. For this purpose, volunteers must aquire the BASIC ECO-PSYCHOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS.
A prepared volunteer will complete the 3-hour preparation course, “Outdoors Mind Workout,” and will practise what was learned in the course.
https://my.coursebox.ai/courses/019d7153-a8c4-7b26-bd0c-f8b88f55912c/about
If you complete the 3h online theoretical module of the course, and then "successfully" finish the 40 hours of practical eco-psychological work at CEWARI, you are eligible to request a certificare of completion or a reference letter.
Some volunteers that finished the full course, have used to strengthen their CV and apply for university scholarships or jobs.
CEWARI’s Outdoors Mind Workout (OMW) model uses planned activities in nature to practise skills for mental well-being.
During the volunteer’s visit, we’ll test an updated journal that also includes elements intended to nurture culture and traditions: giving a practice meaning, recording what we learn, repeating it, sharing it, and improving it through feedback.
This is an initial testing round. We want to understand whether the journal is clear and useful, whether it helps meaningful practices develop and continue, and how people experience those practices in relation to their well-being.
Your honest feedback matters—including what is confusing, unhelpful, or difficult. These observations will help improve future versions.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE STAY
CEWARI is a rainforest. Therefore, please think of the stay as if you were on a camping excursion in the middle of nature, with no civilization nearby.
One of CEWARI’s objectives is to care for and preserve the forest and all the flora and fauna within it, even the tiniest species.
Therefore, any action that threatens the daily life or peace of the species is forbidden.
For example:
- creating a fire risk by smoking;
- polluting the forest by littering;
- interrupting bird communication by playing audio or loud music;
- scaring sloths for the sake of taking a good photo;
- running on the trails and frightening snakes or insects that may be sunbathing or going down to the river to drink water.
- no drinking alcohol, and respect everybody sleep at night, by avoiding loud noises.
Remember: humans are visitors, staying in a home shared by hundreds of animals and plants.
Threatening the peace or integrity of the forest will result in immediate expulsion from the reserve. The forest only welcomes people who practise respect and show a willingness to coexist with nature.
Do we have tents?
We can lend you a tent, mattress, blanket, cooker, gas, kitchenware, and other essential camping equipment.
What should volunteers bring?
- A book or two to read
- The will to disconnect for two weeks
- Head torch
- Fully charged power bank
- Fully charged phone
Wi-Fi password: cewari.itacare
- Pen and notebook to record ideas
- Mosquito repellent
- Eco-friendly toothpaste, soap, and shampoo
Where can I charge my phone?
There are solar panels available to charge your power banks and phones. Please make sure you have a standard USB cable.
**activities:**
Your two-week programme at CEWARI
The stay normally includes 10 working days and 4 days off, with four hours of volunteer work per day, and two days off after each five-day working block.
To be on the SAME PAGE:
The propose schedule below follows your working days, starting from arrival. 3 days off can be taken at any time, but please leave 1 day off for the last day of stay.
Your two-week programme at CEWARI
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
