Project Description

Finca La Flor, managed through the Asociación para el Desarrollo de la Conciencia Ambiental y Humana (ASODECAH), a non-profit association that began in 1998. Today, Finca La Flor is understood as a project that integrates three interconnected areas: agropecuary and regenerative practices, environmental education, and culture & well-being.

Aim of the Project

To conserve and enhance the biodiversity of the farm while developing activities that foster environmental awareness, social responsibility, and community well-being. These objectives align with the project’s three guiding pillars:

1. Regenerative agricultural and animal care practices that seek healthier soils, responsible animal care, and steps toward local food sovereignty.
2. Environmental education, positioning the farm as a living example of continuous improvement and ecological awareness.
3. Cultural and well-being initiatives that support community connection, inclusion, and space for personal and collective growth.

Project Activities

The project focuses on progressively rebuilding its regenerative and organic practices. This includes planting part of their own food without agrochemicals, composting and vermicomposting, waste separation, conscious use of resources, reforestation, protection of natural areas inside and around the farm, elaboration of natural products, caring for the farm animals, and collecting eggs.
They are also in the process of reactivating bamboo construction, creative reuse of materials, and other practices that support ecological cycles and sustainable living.
Finca La Flor is a space to share moments, knowledge, experiences, to deepen in the present moment and to live day by day in a simple way and in connection with nature.

Volunteer Tasks

• The volunteer is asked to be part of the work team, getting involved in all areas of the farm (with animals, creativity, farming and social activities, could also include administrative tasks).
• To understand the dynamics and processes of the farm in its different areas (all of them being interconnected), gaining autonomy to perform tasks and/or teach others

Volunteer requirements

•  Proactive.
• Basic knowledge of Spanish and / or English.
• Interest in regenerative practices, organic gardening, and responsible animal care.
• It is important that the person is open to share as there are always many visitors of all ages on the farm.
• We also ask our volunteers to be aware of the amount of waste they generate. At Finca we try to re use everything and if it is not possible, we recycle it.
• It is very important to us that visitors do not leave any belongings on the farm that they no longer use (old clothes and/or shoes, old shoes, etc.).
• Working on the farm is physical, so it is important to be very careful when performing the tasks, for example not to hurt yourself, especially when handling tools.
• It is essential that volunteers have insurance.

Working Days

The farm operates with two possible schedules, depending on the season and team availability:

• Schedule A: From 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (minimum 6 hours).
•  Schedule B: From 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (up to 8 hours).

Volunteers will be assigned to one of these schedules according to the operational needs of the farm. They will work 30 to 35 hours per week, with at least one day off.

Location

La Flor, Cartago

Accommodation

Host project