NGO Canoas de Punta Sal, Peru

4.5
(44 reviews)44

Huerto, reciclaje orgánico y ayuda en nuestro restaurant.

Help a sustainable project
11 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
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Connect with the locals
25 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Connect with nature
24 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

32h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Certificate
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Availability

Dec
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Nuestro proyecto es una iniciativa ciudadana autosostenible que recicla residuos orgánicos con la comunidad produciendo abonos empleados en el huerto. Las tareas requeridas son el cuidado de los cultivos del huerto y el manejo del sistema de compostaje, lombricultura, riego y ayuda en nuestro restaurant.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish
  • Between 18 and 35 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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44 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

NGO

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 25 Meeting locals
  • 24 Get in touch with nature
  • 24 Immersing in the local culture
  • 18 Meeting international travelers
  • 12 Practicing Spanish
  • 11 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 7 5. Gender equality
  • 6 14. Life below water

United States

5

I spent a month in the organization and loved my experience volunteering at La Piramide del Mar. The tasks were very easy and all the volunteers always had fun together while we were working. There were some days we spent bartending on the beach, and those were my favorites. Mati was a great manager, always delegating tasks and keeping us busy. The town is very small, but it was nice to get to know the locals and build a relationship with them, there are very colorful characters in the best way possible. I would recommend this experience to anyone wanting to get away from the city for a bit.

9 months ago

United States

5

When I first read about this opportunity to paint murals for a restaurant while getting fed and having living accommodations provided it didn't seem real. Until I arrived and got to spend the dream life of painting murals, enjoying amazing food, taking in the beach everyday and connecting with people from all over the world. Everyone was so kind and made me feel like family there. It took all of me not to change my dates to stay longer but I hope whoever fills my spot enjoys it as much as I did.

11 months ago

Germany

1

This experience was the worst I had with Worldpackers. I don't recommend it, I worked like 10 hours a day and according to Worldpackers I only had to work 5 hours. The day I arrived in the morning he let me work from 12pm to 10pm. The volunteering don't agree to the offer from Workdpackers, in the app it says that they have a laundry and breakfast, the breakfast was literally water with oat and there also was no laundry. One day he gave us fruits which were terrible. Moreover, he lied to us with wrong promises, what was really poor.

8 months ago

United States

4

I enjoyed my time at La Piramide and really loved spending time with the people in the organization. However, I definitely was ready to leave at the end of my 2 week stay and felt that there were some things that could be improved. Be aware that when visiting during the summer, you will experience a lack of water and electricity at times, which will impact the cleanliness in the rooms and bathrooms. Also I felt that the work tasks were not divided very equally as there are some shifts where a lot more is expected of you than other shifts. Overall, would recommend though as the social life was great!

9 months ago

Canada

5

I had a great experience volunteering here!! Mati was an awesome host and Alex and Marco (the cooks!) were so nice. I ended up helping more in the garden than in the kitchen but I really enjoyed it! The hours were more than fair and there was lots of downtime to read and enjoy the beach :) definitely recommend!

about 1 year ago

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Hosted by José María

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