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Town or City: Punta Gorda
All Year: Yes
Area (ha): 2 hectares
Persons: 10
Category: Other

Host ID: 21800
Country:

Belize

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Welcome to our adventure camp, located 15 minutes by boat down the coast from Punta Gorda in the coastal jungle of the Toledo district of southern Belize. This is a 5 acre ocean-front adventure education camp destined to be the experience of a lifetime. Currently under construction, we are seeking volunteers and investors to complete our project. In the works are a main lodge building, composting toilets, tent pads, landing dock, organic garden, trails, on-site recycling program and much more. Our goal is to complete the development of the basic, essential facilities for the upcoming 2013/14 tourist season, with the help of intrepid, adventurous volunteers, but we need your help ASAP as the hurricane season is coming!!! We are happy to offer accommodations singles, couples and small groups. We provide tents and camp gear such as propane stove and cooking gear. You provide your own food, cooking gas and transportation money for hired boats in and out of camp (boat rental approximate... more inside

Town or City: Belmopan
All Year: Yes
Area (ha): 485
Persons: 6 + camping
Category: Organic Farmstay

Host ID: 20889
Country:

This is an ethical permaculture community and Farm nestled into the foothills of the breathtaking Maya Mountains. We have a beautiful shared Etho-House which has 6 beds, a full kitchen, flushing toilets, and a spring-fed shower. This property is remote, about 7 miles form the main road, but safe and pristine. We are surrounded in over 1200 acres (485 hectares) of Old Growth Rainforest and i close walking distance to spectacular natural attractions like waterfalls, caves and sinkholes. We have two options for staying here as a volunteer and can be flexible for the right people!

Work-Exchange Program (minimum 1 week)
4 hrs per day
5 days per week
50% discount off normal Etho-House lodging rates ($10 US per night)
FREE Farm Foods (foods grown on site)
Discounted Bulk Whole Foods for Purchase
15-30% discount off workshops and programs
*After one week you may choose to apply for our longer term Internship program

Internship Program (minimum 5 weeks)
*LIMITED AVAILABILITY
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Town or City: San Pedro Columbia
All Year: Yes
Area (ha):
Persons: up to 4
Category: Organic Farmstay

Host ID: 17620
Country:

We are starting an organic, self-sustaining farm, and building an Earthship at the same time! So farming and building and planting....
Always looking for carpenters, people with farm and/or construction skills, who are good with animals and kids...

Town or City: Boston Village
All Year: No
Area (ha): 0.4
Persons: 0
Category: Organic Farmstay

Host ID: 18580
Country:

We are a small organic farm established in 2011 in Belize, Central America. We are currently in the process of building our house and growing fruits (mango, blackberry, avocado, sour sop, grapefruit, lime) and vegetables (okra, tomato, cucumber, salad greens, sweet potato).

Town or City: Punta Gorda
All Year: Yes
Area (ha):
Persons: 1-10 or more
Category: Other

Host ID: 18694
Country:

We are a grassroots community support organization. We need volunteers who are willing to stay for longer periods than shorter. We need volunteers on several different projects. The projects include: 1) Toledo Ecotourism Association - working to help empower Maya communities to be self-sustaining through cultural ecotourism (marketing, monitoring already working sites, filming, etc.), 2) LRL - Liberating Recycling Leaders - working with the youth of the Toledo District in Belize and helping them achieve not only recycling goals, but the goal of building a recycling plant in Toledo, 3) other grassroots organizations. Furthermore, we're seeking volunteers to help start a survival adventure course. We need volunteers with experience and those without - those with medical experience, and other applicable training. Please let us know if you are qualified in a particular field. Knowing what you're trained in or good at will help us know which project we will place you in. All are welcome... more inside

Town or City: San Ignacio Area
All Year: Yes
Area (ha): 165 acres
Persons: 2
Category: Homestay

Host ID: 5280
Country:

We are a remote site located in the jungle in the foothills of the Mountain Pine Ridge, western Belize. For 8 years we operated a hostel here called Barton Creek Outpost. Today the Outpost is next door and we simply live here, operate a tropical plant and palm nursery as well as a seasonal citrus grove. Periodically we host adventure groups, volunteer groups and chirch mission groups. Our volunteers assist in these endeavors.

We are looking for volunteers to work around the property. People with mechanical, handyman or building skills would receive priority consideration.

Volunteers work in a beautiful environment, off the grid in the Belizean jungle, with our family. We require a minimum commitment of 30 days but we prefer longer if it proves to be a win/win situation. Many volunteers have stayed with us for multiple months.

Your time with us usually consists of 5- 6 hour workdays and helping with evening meal preparations/cleanup in the course of a 6 day workweek. We ... more inside

Town or City: Hopkins Village
All Year:
Area (ha): 10
Persons: 2
Category: Accommodation

Host ID: 4259
Country:

Come live with a Garifuna Family and experience the daily chores. Subbmerge yourself in the hard working culture of the Garifuna People. Experience an Eight hour work day with primary duties being:Yard Cleaning (raking, landscaping & chopping), house keeping chores(sweeping,bathroom cleaning & bed spreading etc.) and construction work (thatching, plastering & block laying)
Additional duties may include:
Meet & greet guest
Restaurant & Bar Management
Other Premises Maintenance Project
Marketing
Other tourism business related duties

Terms of Engagement:
• Accommodations provided at the rate of USD7.50 per person daily.

.2 meals provided: breakfast & dinner

• All amenities and activities are complimentary based on availability.

We will be responsible for providing you with accommodations for a minimum of 2 weeks. As a helpxer you'll be responsible for the preparation of your meals. Sunday is day off. Sundays are ... more inside

Town or City: Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo
All Year: Yes
Area (ha): 65 acres
Persons: up to 4
Category: Non Organic Farmstay

Host ID: 11550
Country:

My name is Suzi. We moved to Belize from Texas about 2 years ago. WE own a farm in Bullet Tree Falls, Cayo. We are reclaiming an existing fruit farm from the bush. So far we have been able to remain organic as far as our fruit and veggies go. Along with many fruit trees, we are extending our garden, landscaping, and chopping bush. There is also work to be done in and around the barn. We shipped in Quarter Horses and have a great horse trainer on staff. We have "A LOT" of dogs and a few goats along with chickens. We are in the process of constructing buildings and will also need volunteers willing to help with that as well. Everyone shares in daily chores. We work as a team here. Non- smokers ONLY! Tent accommodation and meals are available.
"If you have a special diet this may not be the place for you. Volunteers eat what we eat."

Town or City: Corozal district
All Year: Yes
Area (ha): 10
Persons: 2
Category: Backpacker Hostel

Host ID: 9535
Country:

Self sufficient activities at the backpackers hostel and farming with the local farmers on their family farm in Sarteneja, traditional village between jungle and sea.
Make a positive contribution to Belize and come to help and learn from old local farmers.
We make the link between helpers and farmers from Sarteneja. You will not work for the backpackers hostel itself.
For every half day of work with a local farmer, the backpackers offers one big meal a day, and a free access to its communal kitchen and Internet.
Camping is available at the hostel for $US3 a night, cabins for $US12 a night
More info see our blog link above.

Town or City: Cayo
All Year: Yes
Area (ha): 5.6
Persons: 3
Category: Other

Host ID: 7182
Country:

building a yoga retreat. have 7 cabins main house and guest house. beautiful garden to manifest. need help creating! walkways, plumbing, yoga palapa floor to complete already have structure and thatch roof. have shells of cabins completed. Located on top of a mountian, the weather is perfect all the time, and has one of the most beautiful views offered in Belize. Located just 3 miles away from the peacefull village of Sucotz and Benque.

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