Help us create a sustainable and fun space
The experience
Guanacastle Park is a private area where activities focused on sustainable ecotourism are developed, where, in addition to visitors enjoying experiences in contact with nature, they feel involved in actions that facilitate the conservation of nature, climate action activities, and at the same time contribute to international commitments on climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable development
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
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.
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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 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.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Requirements
Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
Between 22 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
En el Parque Guanacastle tenemos como objetivo principal desarrollar actividades basadas en el turismo y producción sustentable. Buscamos que las actividades que se desarrollan en el mismo sean de beneficio para la conservación de los ecosistemas y sus especies, que se han visto en gran medida afectados por el crecimiento poblacional desordenado. Nos encotramos aún en el desarrollo del proyecto, contamos con senderos interpretativos, área de hospedaje, zonas de cultivo para frutales, zonas para siembra de maíz, estableceremos huertos con hierbas medicinales, hortalizas, animales de traspatio, actividades de turismo de aventura, actividades para la restauración suelo, captación de agua de lluvia, monitoreo biológico.
Activities & Shift
Mantenimiento de jardineras ( diurno)
Restauración de casa antigua (matutino)
Construcción de cabaña con materiales locales (arquitectura bioclimática) a base de adobe y bambú ( matutino)
Mantenimiento de animales de traspatio (matutino y diurno)
Siembra de árboles frutales y árboles para restauración ( matutino)
Manejo de huertos ( matutino)
Mantenimiento de senderos ( matutuno)
Diseño de interiores para cabañas
Monitoreo biológico
Rules
Se debe mantener el respeto y buena comunicación con todos los colegas
El uso de agua debe ser responsable para evitar su derroche
Queda prohibido salir del Parque a altas horas de la noche
La persona que no de buen uso y manejo a las instalaciones del Parque será sancionada