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Participation in artisanal production of essential oils. You will be able to
experience the full process that starts with harvesting the plants, up to the production of the oils. This activity is carried out on a small scale and without profit, therefore it is not an industrial-level distillery.
5 hours of help per day
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
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
Beginner Portuguese or Beginner Spanish
Between 21 and 38 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
In this position you will learn what the complete process of essential oils production is, from the preparation of a garden bed, to the harvest of medicinal plants and their properties, as well as domestic use in the production of sustainable natural cosmetics such as deodorants, ointments, among others, as well as topical use in the form of teas and tinctures.
How to create an organic garden and maintain it, soil preparation, composting techniques and 100% natural and organic fertilization.
5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 2 days off...The suggested schedule is from 8am to 1pm, but it is optional to work from 1pm to 6pm. The 2 days off can be taken only after having completed 25 hours and not before.
Maximum arrival time on the first day to the space is until 5pm. Not allowed: 1- Consumption of meats, eggs, dairy, genetically modified products, sodas. 2- Use of mobile phones during the activities. 3- Consumption of any type of illegal substance and even packaged cigarettes. For those who smoke natural tobacco/pipe tobacco, they may do so in the yard away from the bees. On days when the person goes out for a trip, after volunteering hours or on days off, the maximum return time to the space is until 8pm. The space includes an ecological (dry) bathroom. Private room, hot shower, wifi, fully equipped kitchen. All spaces are handed to volunteers in perfect working condition, order and hygiene. The volunteer must maintain daily the spaces used and kitchen utensils. On the day of departure, please return said spaces, utensils and bed linens in the same condition as you received them. Aiming for a peaceful, harmonious, hygienic and orderly environment as well as a healthy, chemical-free diet, as close to organic as possible. If you have any physical limitation, allergy or take any medication please clarify this at the time of applying. Thank you and I hope to see you ready! Thank you for your interest in the proposal.
