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Ecovillage volunteering in Mexico โ This volunteer exchange takes place at Roca de Hadas, an eco village in the making in South Jalisco, Mexico, about 30 km north of Colima. The host is looking for motivated volunteers (solo or couples) to support practical projects connected to permaculture and natural building, with a typical schedule of 4โ5 hours per day, 5 days per week, and two days off. Food and accommodation are offered, and the environment is simple and nature-based.ย
Please read the details carefully and apply through the contact instructions below.
What category best describes your hosting arrangement? ๐ก
- Private/Individual/family
- Community/Eco-village
- Retreat/Glamping
- School/Educational institution
Location – Where is your volunteer project located?๐
- 30 km north of Colima
What are you looking for help with?
- Building ๐
- Computer/Web ๐ป
- Farming/Gardening ๐ฟ๐
- General Help ๐โโ๏ธ
- Research ๐ฌ
What’s the mission of your community? ๐ฏ
The eco village in the forming, on top of being a lovely place to live with like minded people, will provide seminars, classes, trainings related to permaculture, bioconstruction and services for healing and personal development (yoga, medicinal plants, meditation, massage, organic food, etc…)
Volunteers age restrictions ๐
We can host volunteers of all ages (senior volunteers and minors are welcome) ๐ช
Underage volunteers: approval from your parents is required (if we are ready to welcome you, we’ll need a hand written letter with copy of their ID)
Volunteers with disabilities โฟ
This is a ranch, so not wheelchair friendly.
Please send details about your disabilities so we can assess if it is a convenient place and possible activities for you.
To all: please make sure you have a traveler’s health insurance.
How many volunteers could you host? ๐
A couple of volunteers
When do you usually need volunteers? ๐
- all year round,
How many hours of help per day? โฑ
- 4-5 hours of help per day
How many days of help per week? ๐
- 5 days per week – 2 days off
Note about the volunteer work and other expectations ๐
5 hours x 5 days. two (2) days off after 5 days help.
You can stay at the ranch during days off.
Our expectations: be motivated and committed. Follow rules and safety instructions, especially when using tools.
Are accommodation and food included? ๐ ๐
Yes, we offer food and accommodation
What type of accommodation can you provide? ๐
- Dormitory/shared rooms ๐
- Private Room ๐
- Private room for a couple ๐
- Tent ๐ช
Diet – nutrition information ๐ฅ๐ฅค
About accommodation: dry toilets, exterior showers, and limited privacy. Shared kitchen and living space (terrace)
Diet: vegetarians and vegans welcome, you may have to cook for all (thus promote meat-free meals ๐
Fee transparency ๐๐
no fees so far
VISA SUPPORT – Are you able to assist with visa support, information, or provide invitation letters? ๐
- Maybe. We can help with an invitation letter, if the candidate has good qualifications. ๐โโ๏ธ
Volunteers’ benefits ๐๐
Learning and practice!
Cultural exchange opportunities (maybe free tours), and when applicable, access to courses or workshops.
Certification through ra eference document or a letter
For a social and quality experience, we don’t use of phones during work, meals and social time. If you have a concern (a REAL one, like a kid or parent intheย hospital, we will provide a phone number to call during work, meals and social time.)
Please use headphones if you need music so we can all enjoy the birds singing, the breeze in the pines…
What are the available activities during free time? ๐ด๐ฃ๐ฆ
You may be allowed to use tools for a personal project.
Nature and outdoors, hiking. The cute village is at a 25 min walk. There are buses to Colima city and Guadalajara.
Language ๐ฃ๐ฌ๐ง
- Spanish, English, French, Italian, Vรคhรคn Suomea kieli
Geography ๐ณ
- Dry season from mid October to mid June.
- Rainy season with afternoon showers, usually an hour, between 4 and 8 pm.
Pristine nature, on the slopes of the Volcรกn de Fuego de Colima
How to get to your site โ ๐บ
- Airplane to Colima (code CLQ). We will fetch you at the airport.
- Buses (from Guadalajara, Colima, Mexico). If your request is approved, we will provide details.
- car
- Blablacar (look for trips Guadalajara Colima. we will provide details)
Is there internet access? ๐
Yes, sadly…
“Paying guests” Option. Could you accommodate “solidarity” tourists? ๐
Maybe. This needs to be discussed via e-mail ๐
CONTACT DETAILS ๐๐ง
If you are interested in this volunteer exchange, please email a brief introduction and motivation message to voluntouring.freelist@gmail.com | Use this subject line: โpermaculture and eco building jalisco mexicoโ.
We will forward the hostโs contact details as soon as possible. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will receive a follow-up.
Ecovillage volunteering in Mexico
