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We welcome volunteers who

meet the following requisites:

  • a well-filled-out Worldpackers profile

  • have a healthy mind and body

  • a flexible, positive attitude toward both life and work

  • who keep their spaces tidy and contribute to a harmonious environment

  • who are prepared for early mornings

  • have a hands-on approach to learning new systems

  • have an open mind toward different ways of living

    Whether it’s planting trees or washing dishes, we value volunteers who give their best energy to every task. If this sounds like you, we’d love to have you join us!

What Kaiwai Permaculture is NOT:

While our project is broad and encompasses many aspects of agroecology and regenerative land management, it’s important to clarify what we do not offer and the kind of culture we are not trying to create.

  • We are not a Spanish school. While you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice Spanish and Quechua in the local community, structured language instruction is not part of our program. If you’re looking for formal lessons, you’ll need to arrange them independently. Engaging with the local community is the best way to improve your Spanish while you’re here. Depending on the capable Spanish level of our volunteers, we speak either more of Spanish or English.

  • We are not a hostel or a party destination. This is our home and a working farm, not a casual drop-in spot for travelers looking to socialize without contributing. We enjoy good company, shared meals, and games, but we expect respect for the land, the people, and the work we do.

  • We are not a yoga center. While working with nature can be healing, we do not provide structured guided meditation or yoga instruction. Though volunteers are welcome to initiate gathering for yoga and meditation outside of volunteer hours.

  • We are not a conventional vegetable farm. Our approach to food production is rooted in syn-tropic agroforestry and regenerative practices suited to our land. Our gardens are beautiful but not always super neatly tilled. Rather, they are a dynamic, evolving system designed to restore soil health and produce abundance in harmony with nature.

  • We are not aiming for complete self-sufficiency. Our focus is on regenerating landscapes and strengthening the local economy. We support nearby farmers, artisans, and businesses rather than striving for total isolation from the broader community. We trade with our neighbors. And depending on the seasons, we have more vegetables and fruit some times of the year more than others.

  • We are not exclusively vegan or vegetarian. We respect individual dietary choices, but we source our food based on what is ethical, local, and regenerative. Those staying with us should be comfortable being around our food philosophy, which includes animal-based products.

  • We are not a space for personal project experimentation. Volunteers come to learn and contribute, not to test independent projects that may not align with our systems or objectives. Our work is carefully planned based on long-term farm goals and ecosystem needs.

  • We are not funded by outside benefactors. We operate as a working farm and education center, balancing financial sustainability with our commitment to the land and community. This means that every person who comes here contributes to making the project thrive.

By clarifying these boundaries, we aim to ensure that everyone who joins us aligns with our values and is prepared for a meaningful, hands-on experience rooted in regenerative agriculture and community connection.