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Be a change agent in Spain’s breathtaking Cabo de Gata Natural Park (ages 20-35). In a tight-knit 6-person team, you will dive into hands-on ecological restoration, nursery work, ancient dry-stone walling, and community youth workshops. We seek proactive, nature-loving volunteers ready to protect a unique UNESCO biosphere while revitalizing traditional rural life. Connect deeply with locals and leave a lasting sustainable footprint!
25 hours of help per week
Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Amount: € 75 Per week
Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project
Description: The fee covers part of the maintenance costs for the volunteers and for the organization (the volunteers will be supervised by a supervisor during the work activities).
2 days 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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
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.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
Between 20 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
What we expect from you & what you can expect from usWe are looking for proactive, energetic, and nature-loving volunteers (aged 20–35) ready to dive into hands-on environmental and social work.
We expect you to be a reliable team player, respectful of communal living, and enthusiastic about physical outdoor tasks.In return, you can expect from us full mentorship from our local coordinators, professional training in ecological restoration techniques, a comfortable and sustainable stay at Cortijo La Tenada, and a deep, authentic connection with the local community of Los Martínez.
We treat our volunteers as equal partners in our mission to protect this unique UNESCO biosphere.
What is INCLUDED:
Accommodation: Shared triple rooms at Cortijo.
Arrival Transfer: One-way pickup from Almería Airport or Train/Bus Station on October 20th.
Team Vehicle: Shared use of a 7-seater car (free for project tasks; gasoline self-covered for free-time trips up to 20 km).
Training: Expert guidance in ecological restoration, nursery management, and traditional dry-stone walling.
Support: 24/7 emergency support from our local coordinators.
❌ What is NOT INCLUDED:
Food & Groceries: Volunteers manage their own food budget and self-organize meals.
Flights & Travel Tickets: Your journey to and from Almería is self-funded.
Free-time Gasoline: Fuel used for leisure trips with the team car.
Return Transfer: Departure transport at the end of the program is self-organized (local bus options available).
Travel Insurance: Participants must secure their own medical and travel insurance.
Insurance Notice:
Provided by the NGO: Vereda Colectiva provides Third-Party Liability and On-Site Accident Insurance which covers you strictly during official volunteer work activities.
Daily Task Checklist & ShiftsVolunteers will collaborate for 30 hours per week, spread across 5 days (usually Monday to Friday, leaving weekends fully free).
While our schedule is flexible to adapt to weather conditions or specific community events, a typical day looks like this:
09:00 - 13:00 | Morning Fieldwork: Hands-on environmental restoration, removing non-native flora, restoring dry-stone walls, working in the native plant nursery, or improving green corridors.
13:00 - 15:00 | Lunch Break: Shared team cooking and resting time.
15:00 - 16:00 | Community & Creative Tasks: Organizing recreational workshops for local youth, planning activities, or documenting the project's progress with photos and videos.
16:00 onwards | Free Time: Time to relax, enjoy the natural park, or explore with the team.
Additional Community & Living RulesTo ensure a harmonious and positive experience for everyone at Cortijo, we ask all volunteers to agree to the following guidelines:
Team Self-Management: Food is not included. You will share a grocery budget and take turns cooking and cleaning. Leaving common spaces clean is mandatory.
Eco-Friendly Living: Water and energy are extremely scarce in this semi-arid region. Sustainable use of water and electricity is strictly required.
Team Car Usage: The 7-seater car is for shared use. For free-time trips, the team must cover the gasoline cost, and the vehicle cannot exceed a 20 km radius from the accommodation. Valid driver's licenses are required to drive.
Coexistence: Quiet hours start at 23:00 to respect your teammates and neighbors. No external guests or parties are allowed at the guesthouse.
