Help out in our Garden at echoes of light

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The experience

We are asking for persons who are somewhat experienced at gardening/farming and or building/ carpentry. They will be working along side someone to help with various garden chores (planting, weeding, digging, pruning…) if interested in household chores and or child care apply for our other available position. we only need one volunteer in the garden, if you apply as a couple or friends then one of you will be helping in another position.


What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 5 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers and Donation to project

Description: volunteers pay 5$/day to help cover costs associated with their stay (food, propane, water, electricity…) although we offer a free sweatlodge and a couple free tour options, the rest of the therapies and activities offered here come at an additional cost (with a volunteer discount) 5$ to 80$ depending on the activity.


What you get

1 day off per week

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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


Requirements

Intermediate Spanish or Intermediate English

Over 20 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

people come here because they want to retreat in nature, spend time in a process of self discovery, and have opportunities to stay in a healing space and participate in spiritual and healing ceremonies for an affordable cost. we provide this opportunity for people because we were once where you are now and we understand that not all travelers are rich and can afford to pay for places to stay (especially in places that offer healing ceremonies and in a country that is so expensive!) please check out our website at www.echoesoflightretreats.com for more info. Please note this is also our home, we live here with our 3 young children and we do not always have clients, we actually do not market our space, and operate solely on word of mouth so dont expect this to be a busy place or a typical “business” but rather a family space with a healing practice that is shared with all who come.


Activities & Shift

pruning, weeding, planting, digging… maybe some construction help as well.
work is done mainly in the morning, prior to 2pm


Rules

we are a spiritual retreat center so we ask that whomever is here abstain from drinking or using drugs (including some strong pharmaceutical medications). we ask people to respect the quiet hours (8pm to 6am) and to be tidy and clean up after themselves. we offer many therapies and ceremonies here so generally those who come here are interested in this type of work and being a part of this type of environment… this is not for you if you are just looking for a free place to stay.
bring your own work or rubber boots (unless you are a standard size 7 or 8)
bring a flashlight and your own towel. we recommend bringing a reusable water bottle and thermos cup as well as an umbrella.