Small permaculture project helper

Help a sustainable project: 9 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.
Learn about sustainability: 9 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature: 6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

I'm slowly transforming an acre of former farm land into an edible forest. The fields are around my comfortable and clean house. There is always something to do: plant, deweed, trim, harvest, come up with ideas, clean out the creeks, enjoy the view, help with household chores, relax. I am looking for proactive and independent, quiet people who like a hands-on experience in a beautiful setting and wish to spend time outdoors and mostly offline.

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Requirements

Between 21 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
United States Visa

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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a) How was your experience with this host?
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c) How much did you spend on this trip?

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

3. Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

12. Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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11 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Permaculture Project

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

9 Learning about sustainability
6 Get in touch with nature
5 Developing environmental awareness
5 Practicing Spanish
4 Meeting locals
4 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 15. Life on land
7 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 3. Good health and well-being
1 13. Climate action

Mark

United States

Lisa was amazing. Great conversations and great food. This was an awesome place to get back in touch with nature and all the good food was very healing for the body.

3 months ago

Lisa replied

I'm happy you appreciated the experience, Mark. Thanks for everything.

Lexi

United States

Lisa made this experience unforgettable and she sets the bar high for other hosts. The accommodations were nice and comfortable. She taught me how to use every tool and gave clear instructions on what needs to get done and then gave us the freedom to work on what we wanted to. She has so many stories that I looked forward to hearing everyday. It's so nice to eat the food we harvested.

3 months ago

Lisa replied

So happy to read, that you had an unforgettable experience. It was great to have you here.

Emma

United States

For our first worldpackers trip we couldn't have asked for a better experience or host! We had an amazing time on the farm spending time being active outdoors connecting with the beautiful land. Lisa is so knowledgeable and we learned so much from her; not only about permaculture but also about culture, healthy living, and life in general. She shared her experiences and stories along with her knowledge about the island and other parts of the world she is connected to during mealtime where we enjoyed her colorful and tasty cooking. Lisa is an amazing host. We are excited to see her farm grow!

4 months ago

Lisa replied

It's been a pure pleasure to have you around. Come back to see the transformation any time you like.

Nina

France

This was such an amazing experience ! I learnt so much about the local plants, fruits, vegetables, sustainable living, farming, the Puerto Rican culture … I loved it! The work was really physical and intense at times, but also so rewarding to push your limits and see the work you achieved. The heat can make it difficult too, so don't expect to come here as a holiday. It's a nice place to seek peace and tranquility. Lisa's food was absolutely amazing, super healthy and delicious, really grateful for it! I got along super well with the team and had the best time 🫶🌴🍌

5 months ago

Lisa replied

It was great to have you here and see you going from "I can't do this" to "I'll get this done". Rewarding, indeed!

Charlotte

Puerto Rico

Lisa was kind enough to pick me up. I would recommend bringing your own internet hotspot or using your phone's data, and bring a friend. Unfortunately, I had to leave early after I got an emergency call from a friend asking for help in a rather uncomfortable situation.. Lisa was understanding of the emergency call. If you're LGBTQIA+ always ask hosts for their inclusion politics first! Take care <3

27 days ago

Lisa replied

This "off the beaten track" farm was probably not what you had in mind when you signed up for a six week stay. I have high speed internet (optic fibre), and normally there are up to four volunteers for those who are looking for company. I'm not sure why you mention LGBTQIA+, as this is a non-discriminatory and gender equal home and I've hosted people of all walks of life, never mind their sexual, political, cultural or religious orientation. I was a bit puzzled that you left the same day you arrived, but I've learned to appreciate even unexpected changes.

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