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🌿 Live in a peaceful off-grid cortijo in the mountains of Southern Spain.
We're looking for a responsible, independent volunteer to stay for at least one month and help care for our beautiful retreat centre in Andalucía. This is a quiet, nature-filled place... not a party hostel... where we host small wellness retreats and a boutique B&B. Perfect for remote workers or slow travelers who enjoy peaceful living and taking initiative.
15 hours of help per week
Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
1 day off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate English and Intermediate Spanish
Over 25 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
About us
We are Marijn and Femke, retreat facilitators and owners of Cortijo Jamaica.
Starting this September our family will divide our time between the cortijo and our home near our daughter's school. Because of this, we'd love someone who can be a reliable presence whenever we're away.
You'll never be expected to manage everything alone, but having someone we trust on the property gives everyone peace of mind.
What you'll help with
Most days are very relaxed. Typical tasks include:
- Watering parts of the garden (approximately 1–2 hours per day)
- Sweeping leaves and keeping outdoor areas welcoming
- Looking after our friendly dogs
- Keeping an eye on the property while we're away
- Helping welcome guests if they arrive when we're not here
- Learning how our off-grid systems work (solar electricity, water system, etc.)
- Occasionally helping with small practical jobs around the cortijo
- During retreat weekends you may occasionally help with little tasks, but mostly you'll simply continue enjoying your own routine.
Who we're looking for
This role is ideal for someone who:
- Works remotely
- Enjoys slow living
- Is reliable and responsible
- Doesn't need constant supervision
- Likes animals
- Enjoys being in nature
- Is proactive and notices what needs doing
- Feels comfortable living off-grid
- Would enjoy staying at least one month (longer is even better)
Previous experience with property care is appreciated but not required. Your attitude matters much more.
What you'll receive
In exchange for approximately 15–20 hours of help per week you'll receive:
- A private bedroom in our volunteer apartment with occasional shifts to our wooden cabin during retreats
- Shared kitchen and bathroom
- High-speed Starlink internet
- Laundry facilities
- Beautiful mountain surroundings
- Plenty of quiet time to focus on your remote work
- Access to hiking trails and nature
- The opportunity to experience life at a retreat centre
- When we're around, you'll also become part of our little community and are welcome to share meals from time to time.
The atmosphere
Life here is peaceful, simple and connected to nature.
We appreciate kindness, honesty, good communication and people who enjoy creating beautiful spaces together.
If you're looking for a meaningful place to slow down while continuing your remote work, we'd love to hear from you.
