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Hey there! I'm Sebastián, a 32-year-old based in Medellín, Colombia. I'm deeply passionate about cooking, mixology, music, travel, nature, and freediving. I'm fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Currently, I'm embarking on an exciting adventure: managing a countryside house in Girardota, Antioquia, . This house is not only rented out through various platforms but also offers conscious tourism experiences such as hiking, cooking workshops, art, yoga, and more.
Our project aims to continuously maintain and improve our countryside house to provide a unique experience for our guests. We are looking for volunteers who wish to have a space near Medellín and who don't mind temporarily leaving the house when it is rented (mainly on weekends and occasionally during the week). During these periods, volunteers can store their belongings in the storage room, explore Medellín or its surroundings, and return to the house afterward.
This arrangement is ideal for short stays, one or two weeks maximum. The house is not very large, and the tasks are manageable, so we usually receive few volunteers at a time. We prefer individual volunteers who work directly with Daniel, who handles daily maintenance tasks, and me, as I visit the house a couple of times a week.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers staying at Casa will dive into an authentic Colombian experience, gaining a deep appreciation for local culture, language, and traditions. You'll get to improve your Spanish, learn to cook traditional dishes with fresh ingredients from local markets, and explore sustainable farming and eco-friendly practices. Additionally, there's the chance to join workshops in yoga, meditation, and art, all while making new friends and enjoying the beauty of rural Colombia.
Help
* Volunteers with special skills to offer workshops to interested groups (Meditation, Yoga, Permaculture, Cooking, Art, etc.)
* General maintenance of the facilities, gardening, and house cleaning.
* People with carpentry, construction, or DIY skills.
* Creation of audiovisual content to promote the House
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I would love to learn to speak French, I also believe that I have the skills to teach Portuguese or Spanish.
Accommodation
The house boasts a built area of 110m² within a total land area of 5700m². It is fully equipped to ensure a comfortable stay, featuring:
A well-appointed kitchen with crockery, utensils, pots, a gas stove, microwave, and refrigerator
Two bedrooms, one of which includes closets
A bathroom with hot water
A washing machine and laundry area
A television and a ping-pong table
Parking facilities
Expansive common areas
Additionally, the property includes a swimming pool and extensive green spaces, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Volunteers will be provided with a private or shared room, with a single or double bed for couples. To cater to their culinary needs, a food plan with local products will be available. Volunteers will be responsible for preparing their own meals during the week, as no external cook will be provided. However, the cost of these local products will be covered by me. This arrangement allows volunteers to experience and enjoy Colombian cuisine independently..
What else ...
1. The house is located in the Vereda El Totumo, Municipality of Girardota in the department of Antioquia, with an average temperature of 22°C and at an altitude of 1650 meters above sea level. It is located 45 minutes from the city of Medellín, 30 minutes from the Niquía Metro Station and 10 minutes from the urban center of Girardota.
2. To get here you can do it by public transport from the town and then walk 15 minutes once you get to El Trapiche, also by Taxis or motorcycle taxis. The road is mostly paved and partly paved on a route through a rail system.
3. Daniel is a very important person, he works permanently in the house, who lives in the area and does gardening and maintenance work; He is a very kind person and willing to help you with whatever you need.
4. You can do home shopping in the town's supermarkets, you can also order fast food, as well as local dishes, you can even schedule a motorcycle taxi to pick you up at the door of our place.
5. The places of interest in the area are:
A. Girardota main park: It is the heart of the town and a lively place where the local people gather to socialize. Here you can find the parish church, small shops, restaurants and a square with a cozy atmosphere.
B. Bird Watching.
C. Visits to Coffee Farms or Trapiches (Places where "Panela" is made through the extraction of cane juice).
D. Indigenous petroglyphs in Vereda San Andrés
E. Rivers, Waterfalls and Torrentism in the Vereda San Andrés and El Barro
F. Medellín and all its cultural and tourist offer (Clubs, Bars, Restaurants, Museums, etc.) less than 1 hour away
6. At our place you can enjoy without leaving the place in your free time:
A. Fauna sighting: Flying visitors such as Guacharacas, Barranqueros, Garrapateros, Falcons and countless others that you can observe with our binoculars arrive at our natural refuge. In addition to other residents such as squirrels, armadillos, toads, iguanas, rodents, lizards and many insects such as crickets, spiders, beetles, bees, butterflies, etc.
B. Enjoy the pool
C. Play table tennis
D. You can paint with oil on our easel and available canvases.
E. Relax in a hammock
F. Watch movies on TV
G. Bicycling: This is a popular area for mountain bikers.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have internet connection with a speed of 10Mbps. In case it faild, Claro's data signal works pretty well, Tigo's also works, but the quality is a bit more intermittent. There are 2 desks to work!
Can possibly accept pets
Of course! All we require is that they are friendly, must be up to date with their vaccinations.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Máximo 4-5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana
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