About

Casa Mucura is a foundation established to support and accompany the local community of Nuquí, on Colombia’s Pacific coast, in strengthening their capacities for the self-management of their own projects. Centro de Saberes Coquí is a space dedicated to research, observation, and creation. It hosts biannual exhibitions and develops products based on community-identified knowledge and trades. The center features five exhibition halls: Medicinal Plants, Handicrafts, Agriculture and Gastronomy, Musical Expression, and Artisanal Fishing. Costurero del Golfo was created during the COVID-19 pandemic, when five women began sewing in their living room. They produced reusable, washable mask covers to help protect their community while reducing biomedical waste that would otherwise end up on local beaches.

Location

Coquí, which is part of the tourist municipality of Nuquí, is located in a very rich and fertile area where its inhabitants can live from what they fish in the sea and rivers, as well as from what they plant and collect in the lush jungle that grows behind them. It has a border. The work they do is promote productive initiatives that the local community wants to develop.

Volunteer Tasks

• The volunteer engages in an exchange of knowledge with the local community.
• They accompany and support the various activities and experiences organized by the foundation for both tourists and community members.
• They contribute to workshops in the areas of Medicinal Plants, Handicrafts, Agriculture and Gastronomy, Musical Expression, and Artisanal Fishing.
• They also support activities carried out with children and women.

Volunteer Requirement

There are no specific requirements for the volunteer profile. What matters most is a positive attitude, willingness to engage, and a proactive approach. It is essential that the volunteer is open-minded and shows deep respect for different cultures and ancestral knowledge.

Accommodation

La Casa de Todos, Arusí is a communal house designed for both volunteers and the local community, serving as a shared and inclusive space for gathering and collaboration.