Ecological Reserve Cali, Colombia

4.5
(4 reviews)4

Help in the garden and with bioconstruction in Cali, Colombia!

Help a sustainable project
4 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 the locals
4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Learn about sustainability
3 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

COP$ 150000

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Materials for volunteer activities
  • Donation to project

Description

Volunteers contribute $150,000 COP per week to cover meal expenses.

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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet 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 Drinks
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
2 months

The Experience

Our nature reserve has been in operation for a short time; we are organizing the space, trails, and bioconstruction. You can help us with garden tasks, cleaning and planting, fertilizer preparation, coffee harvesting, bioconstruction (construction work in clay and ferrocement). We will be happy to welcome you.

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Requirements

  • Beginner Spanish or Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 40 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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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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You can ask things like:

  • a) How was your experience with this host?
  • b) How was your day-to-day routine?
  • c) How much did you spend on this trip?

4 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Ecological Reserve

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 3 Learning about sustainability
  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Creating true social impact
  • 2 Practicing Spanish

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 4 13. Climate action
  • 4 15. Life on land
  • 3 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 2 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 2 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 1 17. Partnerships for the goals
Sinja

Switzerland

3

Erika, one of the hosts, is a super sweet person and she made us feel like home. With Emiliano, the chief of the volunteers, we had nice conversations and he was like a friend for us. But all in all we expected more from the volunteering. In advance they promised us activities, but there were no activites available. Unfortunately there were not much possibilites to learn something new. All though we had a nice time, the place is beautiful, and it's matching if you need a break from city life.

4 months ago


Eco meeting replied

Thank you for highlighting Erika's kindness, Emiliano's warmth, and the serenity of the reservation. In our program, we prioritize self-organization over guided tours. We were happy to welcome your additional companion, and the reservations team stood by to accompany them on their day off to the nearby waterfalls. We value your feedback to continue clarifying the expectations of each participant. Wishing you much success on your journeys!

Caren

Colombia

5

I wanted to reconnect with myself and with nature, and life led me to the right place, in the middle of the mountains, the birdsong and the weather, the conversations and the day-to-day tasks brought me pleasant moments and lessons. Erika, Yhonier and Emiliano are great hosts ✨

16 days ago

Augustin

France, Metropolitan

5

This experience was wonderful! Yhonier, Erika, and Emiliano are very good people who welcomed me as one of their own through board games, an afternoon by the river, and a night under the stars. The activities were varied, and I enjoyed being able to learn real skills. The schedules were always respected and the meals were delicious, hearty, and family-style.
This experience was, until then, my best volunteering experience!

2 months ago

Jennifer

Colombia

5

Una experiencia increíble, Yhonier y Erika son excelentes y personas increíbles, me sentí como en casa. Las tareas eran claras y fáciles de hacer. Aprendí sobre bio construcción y sobre huerta.

almost 2 years ago

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Hosted by Emiliano Federico

Response Rate
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Response Time
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2 published videos
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