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English teaching on a permaculture-based rural farm

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The experience

Help us strengthen the team's conversational English at Finca Guival, a sustainable rural project in the Southern Zone of Costa Rica. You will prepare practical and dynamic activities, tailored to each person's level. You will also be able to join our daily tasks, interact with the animals, and learn how life on the farm works. We are looking for someone who is patient, creative, and eager to experience a true cultural exchange.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 5 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: There will be a daily fee of $5 to cover basic materials, including personal items like rain boots, gloves for farm work, possible transportation into town and to get to the finca, toilet paper and meals.


What you get

3 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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 Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course 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

Intermediate Spanish and Intermediate English

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

🌿 Our farm spans more than 25 hectares of pure natural beauty, with trails surrounded by wildlife, birds and lush flora that will surprise you at every step. Enjoy breathtaking views of the peninsula, unwind with magical sunsets, and witness starry nights that will take your breath away. ✨

We focus on a circular economy, growing a large part of our own food and offering fresh vegetables to local businesses, all while creating jobs for our community. 🥕🍅 To keep this vibrant environment, we need passionate people to help with cooking, cleaning and general maintenance tasks.

During your stay, you can also explore crystal-clear rivers, refreshing waterfalls and nearby paradise beaches. 🌊 Join us to create a welcoming space and contribute to the magic of nature while enjoying all this paradise has to offer! 🌞


Activities & Shift

🌱 Volunteers on our farm will be an essential part of our day-to-day life, supporting a variety of tasks that suit both their interests and the needs of the farm. A typical day could include harvesting delicious fresh vegetables, teaching English to our team or preparing meals for everyone. 🍅🍽️

Our farm is located in a quiet and secluded place, perfect for disconnecting and enjoying nature. During your days off, we will organize transport for you to explore the area. 🚗💨 We can take you to the main road so you can catch a bus or, if you prefer, join us on one of our trips to the town to get to know the region. 🏞️

Come be part of our family and enjoy the perfect combination of work, nature, and adventure! 🌟


Rules

All ingredients and materials are provided to prepare meals. Together we cook and share as a family the chores required during meal times.

Electricity is provided on specific schedules. You can charge devices from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; lights will be available all day. Water comes from the mountain and is available at all times.

Spanish is essential for communication. There is a smoking area. The laundry is scheduled weekly.