Sustainable Community Caravaca de la Cruz, Spain

4.5
(10 reviews)10

Seeking a Personal Guide and Travel Companion ✨

Help a sustainable project
8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Learn about sustainability
8 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature
8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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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.
Housekeeping
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Elderly Care
Assisting and spending time with the elderly.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
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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.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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
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.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
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Dec
Jan
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Mar
Stay at least
30 days

The Experience

Long-term commitment: Join Hanshi Ojii, a blind but active elder, as a guide and companion in his small, joyful community devoted to healthy living. Assist with daily tasks, research, writing, and European travels. Live simply, learn, and grow in a harmonious, purpose-driven environment surrounded by nature, animals, and mindful people.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Fluent French
  • Between 25 and 50 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • European Union Passport
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Sustainable Community

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 8 Learning about sustainability
  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 8 Practicing English
  • 7 Developing environmental awareness
  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 5 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 8 15. Life on land
  • 6 4. Quality education
  • 5 3. Good health and well-being
Marina

Spain

5

Our experience at the community has been amazing! The nature of Cehegín is beautiful and the philosophy of the community is really interesting, it sparked a lot of riveting conversations and has definitely given us lots to think about! ✨️ We met deeply intentional, creative and fascinating people whom we were truly lucky to share our week with❤️The conversations during dinner, the jam session, the bonding with the animals, the work in the garden... it all holds a special place in my heart! If you have lots of energy and are excited to contribute in many different ways, this is your project! :)

about 1 month ago

Laura

Latvia

5

The people there are multi-cultural with impressive and a bit alternative knowledge in psychology, politics, permaculture and about life in general. They were welcoming and nice to me, they even threw a little celebration for my birthday! They were considerate of me but at the same time they kept a little distance, for me as a Nordic person that was great - after working I could enjoy my own time and then at dinner we would be all together, but if somebody wants to develop a stronger connection then it depends on that person. Also, the work and house-tasks are well structured.

4 months ago

Mateusz

Poland

5

I spent 2.5 weeks in the community. It was a tremendously valuable experience - some of the conversations I had with people there were truly perspective-changing and enriching. I enjoyed listening to Fao classes and having dialogues over the dinner about politics, philosophy, religions and meaning of life. Apart from that, working in the garden under warm spanish sun was extremely fulfilling and relaxing. I learned a fair bit about permaculture and gardening. I wholeheartedly recommend this experience, especially if you are a dog lover - they have 10 beautiful doggies there! :)

8 months ago


Zita replied

Hi Mateusz,

Thank you so much for this beautiful review, we are glad you had such a great experience. It was a real pleasure to have you here and you are welcome back at any time! :-)

Felix

Germany

5

I'm grateful for the time I've spent in this community and for the many lessons it offers. Living and working together here creates a space for meaningful growth, self-awareness, and learning how to relate more consciously with oneself and others. The community provides valuable hands-on experience in permaculture and sustainable living. At the same time, it invites learning on a body, mind, and soul level — through self-reflection, psychology, responsibility, and navigating group dynamics. Thanks for the Experience. I highly recommend it for other volunteers as well. Warmest regards, Felix

9 months ago

Louisa Marie

Germany

2

I left earlier because I didn't feel comfortable.They have a specific worldview that doesn't align with my values.The tasks were good, the location is beautiful,3 extra hours were expected on the first day.Despite high expectations for communication, expectations were not clearly conveyed. The host's perspective was presented as fact, while mine was dismissed as irrelevant. Things were accused of me that, in my view, were not true. Over time, clear power structures became visible in the community.My feedback was not taken seriously.Departure should be quick and contact with the group kept low

3 months ago


Zita replied

Hi Louisa, we are sorry to hear that your experience wasn't good. On our side we felt very unsettled when you disrespected a blind guest at our place, and you refused to acknowledge your own behaviour. As the other people was there when it happened we were obliged to talk to you in order to keep a good atmosphere and companionship. When talking with youwe were even more unsettled about your denial on the topic and your comments on certain old German "ideologies". It is unhappy you forgot those.

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