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Permaculture & Agroforestry Volunteer – Help Build a Regenerative Sanctuary in Colombia

Celestial Seed Sanctuary

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Silvania, Cundinamarca, Colombia

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Available Times:

Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)

Time Commitment:

Flexible

Commitment Details:

Flexible stays from 2 weeks to 3 months. Volunteers typically contribute 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week, with time for learning, cultural exchange, rest, and exploration. Longer commitments are encouraged for leadership and specialized projects.

Recurrence:

Recurring

Volunteers Needed:

Cost:

Fee Required: $20

Cause Areas:

Agriculture, Arts & Music, Community Development, Environment & Sustainability, Rural Areas

Benefits:

Training Provided, Housing Available, Language / Cultural Support Available

Good For:

Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers

Participation Requirements:

Attend Orientation

Age Requirement:

18+

Description

Permaculture & Agroforestry Volunteer – Help Build a Regenerative Sanctuary in Colombia

Join Celestial Seed Sanctuary, a regenerative living laboratory in the Colombian cloud forest, where we are restoring land while creating a model for ecological resilience, community living, and sustainable development.

Volunteers will help establish a diverse agroforestry system that includes coffee, fruit trees, medicinal plants, bamboo, native species, food forests, compost systems, and regenerative gardens.

Responsibilities include:

Planting trees and perennial crops

• Establishing coffee agroforestry systems

• Nursery and seed propagation

• Soil regeneration and composting

• Trail maintenance

• Garden development

• Rainwater and watershed stewardship

• General land restoration

Ideal for people interested in:

Permaculture

• Agroforestry

• Regenerative Agriculture

• Ecology

• Environmental Science

• Sustainable Living

No professional experience is required. A willingness to learn, work outdoors, and contribute positively to community life is far more important.

Volunteers will gain practical experience while contributing to a long-term ecological restoration project serving future generations.

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Location

On-site

CELESTIAL SEED SANCTUARY

Silvania, Cundinamarca, Colombia

Directions

Bogota Terminal del Sur take bus to Sylvania. From Sylvania a collectivo to Tres Esquinas & from there we will pick you up.

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Instructions:

Thank you for your interest in Celestial Seed Sanctuary. We encourage thoughtful applications that help us understand who you are, what inspires you, and how you hope to contribute. We value curiosity, humility, collaboration, and a genuine desire to learn and serve. Selected applicants may be invited to a video interview before acceptance.

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone*

Why are you interested in volunteering at Celestial Seed Sanctuary?*

What skills, experience, or passions would you like to contribute?*

Which volunteer role interests you the most? Examples: Permaculture Agroforestry Natural Building Yoga & Wellness Media Grant Research Community Living Education Other*

How long would you ideally like to stay? 2 weeks 1 month 2 months 3+ months*

Describe a time you worked as part of a community or team. What did you learn?

Are you comfortable living in a rural cloud-forest environment with shared community spaces? Yes / No*

Do you have any dietary restrictions, allergies, medical conditions, or accessibility needs we should know about?*

What do you hope to learn during your time at Celestial Seed Sanctuary?*

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