WWOOF Guatemala Preview Farm List

Host listing for GUATEMALA

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If you are already a member of WWOOF Guatemala, you can see the full list of farms with their contact information HERE. If you are not yet a member, you can only see this preview. The following list is only a preview intended to give you an idea of the type of farms you will see in the Farm List as a member. This preview might not be up-to-date and might contain some inaccurate information.

 

 

*******Host ID : GUA006 Region : Chimaltenago LEGEND - SgCcNa4AdcKaPhTtWgwtcbLesDsGtH8Y6M2 LOCATION : in community of 125 Mayan people TRAVEL : bus, then foot or taxi Small ecological park needs volunteers for work in rural Guatemala. Park consists of organic food and botanical gardens, tree nursery, protected forest, nature trail, soccer field and basketball court. Short-term volunteers can expect physical labor (rammed earth construction, weeding, trail work, turning compost, etc.), while long-term volunteers may have more opportunities to be involved with park and community projects. Spanish and Mayan Kaqchikel language classes are available. Project provides volunteers with a bed or tent and has a community kitchen for volunteers to prepare their own meals. Homestays with Guatemalan families are also available. Space is limited, please visit the website and contact us before coming.

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******* Host ID : GUA007 LEGEND - CcAdrcKaPhTtWgawbLesDtH4Y5M1 LOCATION : 6km from nearest town Horse and ostrich ranch looking for help developing organic garden, building log cabins with wood from the ranch, taking care of animals, and more. We're looking to start a sustainable community here and there's a lot of room for creativity as we are just starting up. Hearty meals are provided as well as a furnished kitchen for volunteers, hot shower, good hiking and nearby farms to explore.

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******* Host ID : GUA008 Region : Solola LEGEND - Na8c50AdcKyPhWgatcbLesDtGtXsaH6Y5M4 LOCATION : 1 mile from town of mayan indians TRAVEL : pick ups and shuttles 17 acre farm in Guatemala 25 minutes from beautiful Lake Atitlan. We are a non-profit providing a home for 40 orphans and a feeding program at the local school. Need help with developing organic gardens and orchards. Also want to raise livestock. Working towards self-sufficiency. Need help developing an alternative healing center. Have the facilities for clinics and educational classes. Need help with building. Families welcome. Applicants will be nterviewed. Prefer experienced and self motivated. Must be modest, sober people as we live in a very traditional Mayan environment with children.

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******* Host ID : GUA010 Region : SOLOLA LEGEND - CiNa15AdKaPhWgtbLesDtH8Y6M4B11-3E9-10 LOCATION : SANTA CRUZ LA LAGUNA TRAVEL : Accesible only by boat -20 min ride on public boat- from Panajachel, the main town in Lake Atitlan. Long term sustainability guides every move we make we respect our gorgeous environment and attend the needs of every one of us that makes a part of Islaverde. The hotel was sustainably built and we follow the same maxima when it comes to our functioning; we make compost, recycle rubbish into building materials, refill water bottles, grow our own organic herbs and teas... MINIMUM 1 MONTH COMMITMENT - In the garden: helping with maintenance and development of the plants and vegetable garden, putting your experience to helping us develop permaculture and sustain what we already have - Construction and organisation of hotel - Helping in the hotel part of the business, customer service, marketing and management where necessary We would prefer candidates who have experience in these areas but are willing to work on a variety of projects. You must be self-motivated and want to become part of the small team we have working here, and some Spanish proficiency is required as a lot of the work will be in co-ordination with our local staff. All the volunteering posts include 3 fresh and healthy meals a day and dormitory style accommodation. You will learn how to work with the day to day runnings of a hotel, in exchange for 8 hours work a day, 6 days a week. As our little piece of paradise evolves we continue to seek anyone who feels they have a particular skill or attribute that they feel will contribute to achieving our goals so please drop us an email if you want to join the team.

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KEY TO LEGEND

S - Situation f - organic farm g - house with garden

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C - We are f - family c - community i - individuals N - Number of a - adults c - children

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P - Location t - in a town h - near other houses i - not near other houses

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T - Getting there t - can collect at train station

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A - Accommodation d - dormitory r - individual rooms c - camping v - caravan K - Can accommodate children y - yes n - no a - by arrangement

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D - Diet t - vegetarian OK n - vegan OK c - self catering X - s - no smokers in house a - no alcohol

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G - Can provide c - clothes / boots t - tent b - bikes

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L - Languages spoken c - Chinese d - Dutch e - English f - French g - German i - Italian j - Japanese p - Portuguese s - Spanish w - Swedish

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W - work with g - gardens a - animals w - woods t - alternative technologies c - children b - building

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H - hours per day

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Y - days per week

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M - minimum stay (weeks) Z - maximum stay (weeks)

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B - months most needed

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E - months NOT needed