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Looking for Volunteers from 20th November onwards
Hello! We are Rolando (boliviano) y Emma (británica) We live in a beautiful semi rural village surrounded by the Andes, just 30 mins from the hustle and bustle of the vibrant city La Paz. We have been receiving workawayers for over 10 years and for us and the people that come to be a part of our extended family, it has been a wonderful experience.
Ideally we would love to welcome volunteers who can stay for 4 weeks or more and couples / friends.
This is the place if you want to experience the real Bolivia and get a true sense community. The area is characterized not only by the stunning natural surroundings but also a blossoming eco cultural tourist circuit and you are only 30 minutes by local public transport from the city of La Paz too.
The eco lodge and camp ground is located next to our family home on the beautiful mountain side where we live and has been built with lots if love and the creativity of volunteers during the years. It is build on the mountainside using ecological construction techniques (green roof, solar panels, wine bottle windows, recycled irrigation systems etc).
Before the pandemic, we received guests from all across the world, now we have a growing number of Bolivian visitors too who come to escape the city and reconnect with nature. We are happy to say our intertantional guests are returning slowly but surely.
We ask all potential workaway volunteers to send us :
- home address and emergency contact details in home country
- 2 references that we can contact by whatsapp or email . These can be friends, ex employers / colleagues - people that know you well and can vouch for your good character and suitability for this kind of volunteer work.
- copy of your medical / travel insurance - the work with us is not dangerous, but we want to make sure that our volunteers have access to health services if they get sick during their time in Bolivia - of course we hope this does not happen (it´s just in case!)Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We live in a very friendly village on the outskirts of La Paz. You will get a true sense of community and belonging during the time you stay with us.
Help
To help us with the Camping and Eco-Lodge
The help would include:
Helping on the reception of our Camp site and providing information, services, support to guests. - everyday
Support to general services and maintenance of the camp site and the volunteer houses which includes cleaning, watering plans, landscaping, making beds, cleaning the communal areas (bathrooms, kitchen) etc. everyday
Give us feedback and input creative ideas to improve current and future services of the Camp site
Terms: 5 days a week. 2 days Free.
Hours: 5 days: half-day shift (breakfast and lunch provided). The shifts may vary from day to day.
Meals: See above - we provide meals on the days that you work.
There are several cheap local shops for groceries in the village as well as great local restaurants where you can enjoy a tasty meal for under USD$5.Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
We offer comfortable independent self catering accommodation in a private room on our land with access to kitchen and bathroom, hot water comfy beds and feather duvets, hammocks and probably the best and most unspoilt views in La Paz and the mountains.
As the workawayers may at times share living space with other volunteers or guests we need people who can are excellent at communal living and can respect the space of other people. This means that workawayers must abide by house rules and contribute to maintaining very high levels of cleanliness and hygiene.What else ...
We ask all potential workaway volunteers to send us :
- home address and emergency contact details in home country
- 2 references that we can contact by whatsapp or email . These can be friends, ex employers / colleagues - people that know you well and can vouch for your good character and suitability for this kind of volunteer work.
- copy of your medical / travel insurance - the work with us is not dangerous, but we want to make sure that our volunteers have access to health services if they get sick during their time in Bolivia - of course we hope this does not happen (it´s just in case!)
Time Commitment: ideally 1 to 3 months for work on the campsite and eco-lodge
Age: Over 18
Language requirements: Basic Spanish (ideally) and English for work on the campsite and eco-lodge
We have 3 friendly dogs and a beautiful cat.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes, we have good internet.
Space for parking camper vans
Yes we have space for campervans
Can possibly accept pets
Our eco lodge is pet friendly. However, pets must be well socialised, not agressive to people or any other animals. We have 3 dogs and 1 cat.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 half day and 2 full days off a week
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I spent 1 month here and I'm so… read more
We loved hosting her and having her as part of our community. She worked so hard, always with a smile to help us set up tours and events on line for people visiting La Paz, such as a feminist tour of La Paz and cooking classes .
She truly is an exert in her area of marketing and organising tours and we felt so lucky to count on… read more
The team was also amazing, they welcomed me with open hearts and I really felt like… read more
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I spent 1 month here and I'm so… read more
We loved hosting her and having her as part of our community. She worked so hard, always with a smile to help us set up tours and events on line for people visiting La Paz, such as a feminist tour of La Paz and cooking classes .
She truly is an exert in her area of marketing and organising tours and we felt so lucky to count on… read more
The team was also amazing, they welcomed me with open hearts and I really felt like… read more
She is a wonderful volunteer. Our team appreciated her can- do attitude and attention to detail. She is very easy going and respectful and we loved hosting her. She is a really hard worker and a great team player. We wished she could have stayed longer! I know she is now heading over to the UK to look for volunteering… read more
An amazing volunteer and human being.
Funny, Smart, Kind, and with an open heart to support our team here.
How we miss her laugh, he delicious baking and warm energy!
We 100% recommend Millie to any potential host. She is brilliant and we are so appreciative for all she did during her time with us. Our team loved her and she has… read more
We have had the most magical month working and befriending you all. Thank you for all the amazing opportunities to learn more about your less travelled (wrongly so) corner of paradise.
The variety of work and and joyful attitude of the staff made this such an… read more
They were respectful and considerate of our local team who really appreciated their support during the vbery bust end of year hoiday season. It was lovely to have… read more
We are so appreciative of having her come to support our team over the past month.
She is a beautiful soul and really was an amazing asset to our team - she helped us with our social media, supported promotion work in promitional fairs on sustainable tourism as well as the usual maintenence and cleaning work in the eco… read more
The workload is 4 days a week for 5 hours and one full day on a Sunday which can range from 8-4 or 8- later… read more
DATES I STAYED : Mar 5 - Apr 23, 2024
This was my second time workawaying here and I ended up staying longer, for a month and few weeks.
What made me want to come back?
Amazing, breathtaking nature for sure, but more than anything, because of "Colibri family"!
Tasks are simple and the prompt action, detailed work and sometimes… read more
You are a beautiful person and an exceptional volunteer. We miss you and we are so thankful for your time with us. We loved seeing how this journey in South America is enabling you to bloom and thrive - and we are so pleased that we have been part of this experience. You are brave and generous… read more
Thank you for being so open and willing to experience everything in Bolivia and to enrich our team. You are very loved!
You worked so hard and always with such positive energy and a smile.
For any prospective hosts we recommend Michelle 1000000% if you have the… read more
I highly recommend Frederike to all hosts. She is a lovely person, so kind and was a really valuable member of our tram, helping out and Very proactive in all the tasks related to hostel work.
If Frederike contacts you, don't hesitate to host her!
Muchas gracias Frederike you are always… read more
All of the staff at the place are the sweetest, friendliest, warmest people - it was a wonderful to be able to spend some time… read more
We loved having Declan ad Corbyn as part of our family and spporting our project. They are both so talented. Declan made amazing content for our social networks and Corbyn supported our kitchen team and helped in all areas. They were so willing, always smiling and ready to help. We appreciated… read more
I worked with Danny, Vaneza, Marcelo & Clara, who are all super nice and who helped me a lot with my Spanish (I will miss you :-) ).
I stayed in the Green House, which is absolutely… read more
She worked so hard and showed such commitment - we were moved and inspired by her big heart.
Not only did she work so creatively as part of our team - where she was so very appreciated by all the team- but she also contributed to the… read more
A five star ++++ volunteer!
We did not want to let him go. He is funny, charasmatic, chatty, socialble and within days was a much loved and cherished member of our family and our team. Not a day goes by since he left without us talking about Tomoya and remebering him with such fondness.
We are so appreciative of his kindness and… read more
You both worked so hard and we appreciated your willingness to try new taks and to learn with us.
Both such lovely girls, our team miss and rember you fondly.
Wishing you all the best in your travels and your future.
You will get to learn directly local tips. Emma, Rolando, Marianita, Marcelito and Clarita are so… read more
Inga supported us by taking beautiful, sensitive photos of the community projects that we support and with the support of Ivo they made wonderful videos… read more
Thank you Axel. We are delighted you came to be part of the family.
We are going to miss you very much.
We love having them as part of our family. Happy Times around the campfire, learning to line dance and sharing special times.
We miss… read more
The whole family - even the dogs!
She ended up staying for 7 weeks and it was still heartbreaking the day we had to say goodbye - like losing a member of our family. We did not want to let her go.
Holly is fabulous! A true joy to be around. Boundless energy, constant smiles,… read more
It was an absoluter pleasure to have Niall and Carmen join our family over Christmas and New year, a particularly busy time but they took it all in their stride and contributed to a festive and happy atmosphere for everyone who… read more
We wish she could stay for longer! It will be hard to let her go.
100% recommended.
Drew was an amazing volunteer and a fantastic person to have around.
he made the most of every opportunity to be in Bolivia and we loved seeing him fall in love with all that this country has to offer.
He worked really hard and was an excellent memeber of the team, enthusiastic, creative and kind.
All our family… read more
He is kind, patient and good humoured and we all enjoyed having him as part of our team.
he is a really hard worker and always worked with a smile and enthusiasm.
He got on really well with all our other volunteers and our local staff and became a very valued member of our team.
We wish… read more
her energy and enthusiasm is contagious.
It was like therapy having her around the place. She has so much positive energy, amazing ideas and love to share.
She is a tireless worker, jumps at new opportunities and invests herself in projects with all her heart.
She was a complete joy and we were so sorry to see her… read more
They are such hard working, creative, committed people. They both really made a difference to our camp ground. Lucy… read more
Feed her pizza, make sure she has lots of puppies to cuddle and she will be in her element!
Becca loves life and makes the most of every opportunity, including workawaying.
She was a wonderful volunteer and she really enriched our small community here with her constant positivity and can-do attitude.
We… read more
We… read more
They are wonderful people!
In terms of work they were proactive, energetic and had a an eye for detail… read more
From the minute I arrived, it was warm welcomes and a laid back, family atmosphere. Thank you so much for an unforgettable experience.
Extremely generous with working hours and the liberties while while working here. Working alongside Rolando, Danny and Clara. I practiced my spanish hugely and learnt so much… read more
Eli helped us in so many ways, for example by helping us… read more
Anton and Rebecca helped us build a house out of wood and a wooden deck and they also worked on our… read more
Malgres le nombre important de volontaire passer par ce lieu, la famille Mendoza m'ont accueilli comme un membre de leur famille a part entiere...
Le camping est tout simplement incroyable avec cette vue sur les montagnes. A seulement 20 in du centre de la… read more
I spent a month working in the campsite and was overall disappointed about my stay for several reasons.
First, the shift hours were different from what is written here. I never had 2 days off per week: my… read more
There are other Volunteers Also here from all around the world working on other projects… read more
Primero por dejar todo bien claro a la hora de lo que… read more
I was a boy who had never made a real trip around the world. I wanted to do this trip to discover and also to emancipate myself but, like any normal person, I was nervous to go alone to a country I didnt know.
Thanks God, I decided to go for… read more
The place is beautifull, realy quite, and just 40 minutes from the center of La Paz.
You will have the opportunity to meet lot of people, locals and others volunteers.
You will have time for you, for visiting around, learning spanish or for working on other projects.
But first of all, you… read more
I've been there as well as a volunteer with UCB and workaway. Such a nice family. I highly recommend this place. The job is intersting, you will practice your spanish while working with Rolando (he speaks english as well), and you will share the lunch with them the day you will… read more
Its a very social environment and there was never a boring day. iv worked and made friends with people from all over the world.
Being a carpenter and helping out with the construction of the camp site made me have a… read more
We loved you from the first moment we met you. Your positive take on everything, wonderful sense of humor, warmth and energy are to be admired. Such a gorgeous family in a beautiful location it was no wonder our month was extended to seven weeks. Even then it was hard to leave! What you do for the community of… read more
A very positive experience and I would highly recommend both of… read more
Mostly worked with Rolando and exchanged English and Spanish, I didn't realise untill I left how much I'd learnt!
Thank you Emma and Rolando for your hospitality
Well worth it and a variety of things to do depending what interests you.
Thank you.
Thank you Dan!