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NGO Miahuatlán de Porfirio Diaz, Mexico
Help us in our agave farm while learning about Mezcal and Oaxaca.
What you offer
28h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Social Work
- Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
3
- 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.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Discounts on Restaurants
- Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
- Discounts on Pubs
- Get discounts at nearby pubs.
- Discounts on Drinks
- Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
- Discounts on Accommodation
- Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
- Free Hiking Tours
- We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Dance classes
- Take free dance classes at our place.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
- Name
- Finca Ganadito will offer you a volunteering certificate.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
- Stay at least
- 3 days
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
Let's help mezcal to stay artisanal and organic!! Our project provide help to Agave and Mezcal producers so we can continue the traditional way of making it, handmade. You will collaborate with more volunteers and local friends and farmers while learning all about our local species and craft production process!! We have hard working and early morning farm days, as well as house-cleaning days as well as community days and cultural exchanges.
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English or Intermediate Spanish
- Between 20 and 40 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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34 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
NGO
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 26 Meeting locals
- 23 Meeting international travelers
- 23 Immersing in the local culture
- 20 Practicing Spanish
- 20 Get in touch with nature
- 18 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 8 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 6 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 4 5. Gender equality
- 4 17. Partnerships for the goals
- 3 15. Life on land
- 2 4. Quality education
- 1 13. Climate action
Charlotte
United Kingdom
This was an amazing experience and my first Worldpackers! I would highly recommend this opportunity, it's definitely hard work but also super rewarding. It's a great way to learn about the organization ( the amount i learnt in 3 weeks is insane!) and Spanish as the area is really non-touristy I found the work to be really well rounded with opportunity's to do farm and social work each week. The 3 days weekends are also amazing as you get to see the surrounding areas if you wish. The whole experience felt really authentic and was amazing from start to finish! Thank you Jorge :)
4 days ago
Kai Yun
Taiwan
Okay, this is my best World Packer experience so far. Miahuatlán is a small and safe little town that doesn't have much to do, but Jorge arranges a lot of activities to do after work, I love the language exchange Wo do every Wednesday you can talk to the locals and they are all so patient toward my broken Spanish. Jorge always tried his best to let the volunteers immerse themselves in the local community and introduce us to different people. Work is tough and hard not for everyone, this is real farm work not just the same places for people to take some pictures and go.
about 1 month ago
Jorge replied
See you again!! Enjoy your trips and thanks for everything!!
Lenita
Sweden
I really enjoyed my 3 weeks at the organization! This is a great project for anyone who want to learn more about the local life in Mexico and of course about the organization. The farm days are hard, but you will feel satisfied when the day is finished, it's so rewarding. Jorge, the host, is amazing and he really puts in effort for us volunteers to have a good time and learn as much as possible. I highly recommend this for anyone who want to make a difference, learn and meet like minded travelers.
about 2 months ago
Axel
Sweden
I had an amazing time with Jorge and the other travellers in Oaxaca! The work on the farm is hard, and the experience is definitely not for every traveller. 4 days a week are being devoted to hard work at the farm, physically easier work as well as fun activities and visits to different institutions around town. This is not a place to visit if you are looking for accommodation for some hours of farm work but instead a full experience. The three-day-long weekend do however also leave time to go away for weekend trips. All in all it was an incredible experience and I wish I would stay longer!
5 months ago
Jorge replied
Thanks a lot for all the help Axel!! Come back anytime!!
Isabel
Denmark
I loved my volunteer as English tutor. I had no previous experience teaching but the kids were super eager to learn so that made my job easier as well. The town is a such a true Mexican town with no other tourist which I loved. I loved being a part of the little community. I would absolutely do this volunteer again.
5 months ago
Jorge replied
Thanks a lot Isa!! We are happy you enjoyed the time with us, the kids and everyone also loved the experience!!
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