Farm Santa Marta, Colombia

4.5
(19 reviews)19

Come help us with the reception and maintenance in Colombia.

Help a sustainable project
16 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
18 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
13 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Night Shift
Help with night shift tasks and create a relaxing environment for guests.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
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What you get

2

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.
Team Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Reception should be attentive to opening and closing the door for guests, helping with store sales, and keeping a record of both sales and revenue. You will handle check-ins and check-outs. Shifts are five days of work with two days off. Four hours per day, from 7:00 am to 11:00 am or from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. They will include beautification, painting, cleaning and maintenance activities, including help with feeding animals.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 23 and 60 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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19 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 18 Get in touch with nature
  • 13 Immersing in the local culture
  • 13 Meeting locals
  • 10 Learning about sustainability
  • 8 Meeting international travelers
  • 7 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 13 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 10 14. Life below water
  • 8 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 8 13. Climate action
  • 7 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 6 3. Good health and well-being
  • 5 10. Reduced inequalities
  • 4 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 4 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 3 2. Zero hunger
  • 3 5. Gender equality
  • 3 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 2 8. Decent work and economic growth
Gabo

Colombia

5

Dude, what a great place—it's the farm. Juan and Lucy are incredible people, very cheerful and with good energy; the place is pure peace

3 months ago

Marcelo

Brazil

5

Biocoliving is ideal for those who want to know the site. The activities are mostly hands-on. The place is a bit far from the center (about 20–30 minutes), and you'll need to take a bus to access markets (about 5 minutes by bus), restaurants and experiences in Santa Marta.

6 months ago

Clarissa

Brazil

5

My experience was good, Juan is an excellent host, the whole team is very good, grateful for the experience and able to contribute to the Community.

7 months ago

Karin

Argentina

5

I had my first volunteering experience at the farm and it was very special. It's an ideal place if you like a wilder life, in touch with nature and far from the noise of the city. The peace you feel is real; there are moments when you don't want to go back to the city.

Juan has a very good place, with a lot of potential, although he still lacks work and dedication for the experience to be more comfortable and organized.

Also, Juan took me on several tours; I could experience Santa Marta from outside and from inside, not only as a tourist but understanding more the local dynamics.
Thanks to the farm 🫰🏼

8 months ago

Jennifer

Colombia

5

My experience at Biocoliving was special. The staff are very attentive. The schedules and duties were those previously agreed. The hostel is located in the vicinity of the farm, so I recommend it to people who love nature.

10 months ago

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