Maintenance, bio-construction and carpentry
The experience
This position is for someone who knows electricity, plumbing, carpentry, and has a very good command of tools such as a drill, for example.
Your tasks will include maintenance, renovations, and planning of new areas. Many of the materials used here are wood; you will have to cook your own meals, perform maintenance and construction. Including fumigation and polishing.
Finally, there may be situations where holes need to be made or lifting.
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Spanish
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
El programa es flexible ya que no siempre hay clientes o voluntarios. ASí que si por ejemplo no hay alguien en la posición de recepción y mantenimiento, el encargado de medios podrá ayudarnos en sus labores o viceversa.
Al ser en el campo, hay que estar abierto a ver algunos animales y contrarrestar imprevistos.
Activities & Shift
Los turnos son de 6 horas diarias, en las actividades se puede dedicar unas cinco horas a mantenimiento y embellecimiento y 1 hora a hacer cuidado de animales o plantas.
En caso de eventos o un día especial, nos dedicaríamos a apoyas otras posiciones.
Finalmente, el mantenimiento de plantas y peces es muy importante para nosotros, así que hará parte del mantenimiento de la vida aquí. Siendo muy importante que podrán aprender sobre piscicultura y acuaponía.
Rules
Las reglas de la Cocina están escritas allí, basicamente es dejar todo impecable para que los otros usuarios y clientes puedan usar sin problemas.
La regla número es ser colaborativo, la regla número dos es el respeto por los demás y por la naturaleza. La regla tres es ser sostenibles, haciendo uso racional del agua y la energía. Ya que es una zona seca y con 100% energía solar. Si gastamos de más nos quedaríamos sin luz en la noche.