Volunteer at our non-profit farm in Vieques, Puerto Rico

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: A traveler recommended this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: A traveler recommended this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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.

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.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

We need self motivated and hard workers. Tasks -feeding grain to the animals twice a day -letting animals out to graze and putting them back. -feeding the food waste buckets to the pigs each afternoon and then cleaning the buckets and pens -checking and refilling the animals’ water -weeding -seeding trays -planting -harvesting -washing produce -collecting eggs -washing eggs -cutting grass and adding it to the bird coops -reinforcing fencing

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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

2. Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

7. Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

11. Sustainable cities and communities

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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1 Review

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Farm

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

1 Immersing in the local culture
1 Get in touch with nature
1 Meeting international travelers
1 Meeting locals
1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 2. Zero hunger
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities
1 15. Life on land

Joyce

United States

I really enjoyed my stay and learning about what the farm does as well as about the island itself. Oscar is willing to share his knowledge of the island as well as the farm. He is committed to helping the community with the farm, as well as the entire island. I enjoyed conversations with him.

23 days ago

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