Permaculture project Xalapa, Mexico

4.5
(21 reviews)21

Help us with maintenance in the forest =)

Help a sustainable project
15 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
16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
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.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
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
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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.
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.
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Common daily activities include: maintenance in the edible forest, work on the aquaponics system, natural construction, and painting

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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21 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 16 Get in touch with nature
  • 14 Learning about sustainability
  • 11 Meeting locals
  • 10 Developing environmental awareness
  • 8 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 12 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 12 15. Life on land
  • 10 13. Climate action
Marco

Germany

5

We came to the project to help them with their project and to learn about bioconstruction ourselfs. We had the house made from mud all by ourselfs and it was a nice experience living in a house like that and I could also observe some construction principles. The project we were working on was a big bamboo construction and we were learning a lot about how to work with the amazing bamboo. The work hours and work was always clear and was physical but rewarding! We arrived there with our car so it was no problem to visit Xalapa. I really liked the place and the experience and can recommend to everybody!

6 months ago

Geovanny

Costa Rica

5

Good

almost 3 years ago

benedetta

Italy

4

It's a rencho in the nature where you can give your contribute to the sustainable construction of some parts of the property. The food it's not provided and they took you to supermarket with 200 pesos every week. Beto was always welcoming and kind. Jose was always available for explanations and needs, even if he overstepped in confidence

almost 3 years ago

Zeltzín

Mexico

5

I had been to the project before, but on this occasion my stay coincided with workshops on bio-concretes and bahareque. It was very gratifying to be able to learn from all the attendees and to get to know other projects in the area related to various techniques of bioconstruction and permaculture. I learned a lot, and living with other volunteers also made the time there quite pleasant. The activities were more about physical exertion and sun exposure, but the time spent seemed fair.

5 days ago

Zeltzín

Mexico

5

The time I spent at Ojtli I really enjoyed; I was looking for a space where I could feel calm and get away from the hustle while doing activities related to nature. I helped with the maintenance of the chicken coop and the garden, in addition to some short tasks depending on the day. I ran in the afternoons, and the volunteers' house has everything you might need. 💛

2 months ago

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