Wwoof members

 

In El Zopilote there is always plenty of work, therefore we always have open arms for volunteers, workers and wwoof members.

By working here you will learn many practical skills using your hands and your body. Tired of too many buses? Come and see how an organic tropical finca functions from day to day.

There are 3 main possibilities of work: Option 1, 2, 3 are always available, more we have some seasonal working opportunities, like right now we are looking for:
1) Pizzeria manager ( 3 days a week )
2) Yoga teacher
3) Handycraft shop manager
For more information about seasonal works , please mail to us: zopiloteorganicfarm@gmail.com

 

Option 1 ( RECEPTION):

For responsible people who can stay for a minimum of 2 months there is an opportunity to work in reception of the finca. Duties include receiving and caring for the guests as well as preparing the natural products which are made at El Zopilote. This great opportunity to work includes food, accommodation (a room with double bed ) and 2 usd a day. .Usually work starts at 6.30 am and ends at 9.30 pm ( 7.5 hours each ) for 6 days a week ( 1 day off ).We prefer people older than 25 years hold. There is only space for 2 people to work in reception and for this reason it is recommended to email us 3 months in advance sending 1 photo and more information you can write about you and your experiences.Thanks.

 

 
     
 

Option 2 (VOLUNTEERS):

For travelers who want to stay less than 3 months ( minimun stay requirement for this work is 1 week ) there is also an opportunity to work from 7-11 in the morning for a free big meal at lunch time.Mayority of the work is in our garden called JARDIN DEL MUNDO because runned completely by volunteers.Sometimes we need a help to prepare natula products. Usually the work is for 6 days a week with sunday day off. If you interested in participating in the OPTION 2 please click the link below to download the Volunteer Application Form and send to us at least 15 days before your arrival.Thanks.
*Form*

 
     
  Option 3 (VOLUNTEER CORDINATOR):

For a person (male or female) or for a couple, with experience in farm works (for example, that knows how to use tools such as ax, machete, pick, shovel ..) that wants to stay at least 1 months and who knows to speak English and Spanish. The working hours are from 7 to 11 am from Monday to Saturday (Sunday off).The task is the direction and organization of volunteers who every day helps with the work of the farm. Most of the work is in the JARDIN DEL MUNDO (a garden runned completely by volunteers), sometimes may be in the kitchen preparing natural products.We offer free accommodation (in tent or hammock) and free lunch, while breakfast and dinner are not included. It is an interesting job for someone who wants to learn permaculture and to know how a tropical farm is working.There is only space for 1 person and for this reason it is recommended to email us 1 months in advance sending 1 photo and more information about you and your experiences.Thanks.


 

 

 
 
 


   
 

7am, meeting and explanation of the days tasks.

 
 

 Firewood for the oven

 

Making tomato sauce

 

 Pealing achote seeds and cocoa

 

Practicing with a machete.

 
Working the land  

Preparing organic products

Grind chocolate, coffee etc…/ General maintenance/ Drawing(of carrying rocks!)/ roasting coffee/ handicraft.

 

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