📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
La Casa Colibri (The Humming Bird House) is a small community in a rural area where we are striving to build a more just society: A society where it is easier to do work for the common good. In turn we look to be in contact and work together with other farmers in the region trying to build a more equal world. In this area, actions are performed on a small organic farm, cooperating together with local organic farm-workers, English classes for children and adults, traditional folk dancing, arts and cultural workshops and roundtables are organized and given; plus a concerted effort to connect with and build the Hostotipaquillo community.
💼 What the programme involves
Volunteers will have the opportunity to take part in the preparation of the harvesting land within the farm itself; they’ll learn about and maintain the compost area within the facility; they’ll give support in the kitchen and dining room for children’s lunch. They will also have the opportunity to conduct educational workshops with children, providing an enriching experience working with these children. Volunteers also have the opportunity to visit the beautiful tourist and historical landscapes of the city of Guadalajara.
🏠 Accommodation on site
The volunteers will stay in the “Casa Colibri” premises. Food will be prepared by the volunteers.
📍 About the location
Hostotipaquillo is a rural town burrowed in the beautiful, yawning expanse of the Sierra Mountains. The community is rich, tightly woven, and graciously welcoming. Whether traveling by foot, bicycle, horse or car, one is certain to receive a kind ¨adios¨ or ¨buenos dias¨ from all those passed en route to the plaza, church, community center, or wherever today´s adventures may lead. The surrounding hills are resonant with flourishing rancheros, and the bakeries with skilled artisans, so the markets in Hosto are flush with fresh produce and daily baked bread. Fresh tortillas are procured from the adept young women in the plaza, directly off the grill, still steaming and ready for traditional accompaniments.
⚠️ Requirements
A basic knowledge of Spanish would be useful, especially for the promotional activities.