Spend time on a farm in Colombia and learn a lot!
The experience
We are a family living in the rural area of Granada, Meta. Our farm features a variety of crops that safeguard our food security and our economy; the crops we grow include cacao, citrus fruits, avocado, coconut, papaya, banana, plantain, cassava, chontaduro, tomato, bell pepper, among others. On the other hand, we raise chickens, ducks, and cows. Here you can have the experience of learning and interacting.
What you offer
5 hours of help per day
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
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.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Requirements
Fluent Spanish or Fluent Spanish
Between 20 and 70 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Activities & Shift
Comienzo de actividades 6 am
Fin de actividades 12 am
Jardinería: regar plantas, abonar, sembrar, podar.
Cosechar, mantenimiento, procesamiento del cacao.
Agricultura en general elaboración de abonos orgánicos, semilleros, transplante, siembra, poda.
Ordeño de vaca y cuidado de animales (gallinas, patos, caballos)