Better In Belize - Eco-village/Eco-school/Mayan Archeological site

  Belize

Bengue Viejo Del Carmen

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks and 3-6 months
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: Ongoing

Description: Join a team of eco-enthusiasts in a project to build an ecovillage community in the rainforest. Build an eco-school of high-school level curriculum, create permaculture organic gardens, and help excavate a Mayan mound.

These sub-projects are all part of the ecovillage development on 130 acres of land in Belize's Vaca Forest reserve, located 10.5 miles southeast of the town of Benque Viejo Del Carmen along the Macal River.

We have a Mayan mound onsite and some Mayan walls that need excavating, we have a few milpas of fruit trees which need to be tended to and expanded into a true permaculture sustainable organic farm, and we have an area where we will be building an eco-school of high school level curriculum with added training in ecology/eco-technologies (solar, wind, hydro, permaculture, etc..)

Although the volunteering projects will require a lot of work, we plan to make it a fun experience for all who get involved. On weekends we can help arrange for you to see some of the many other great things Belize has to offer (Mayan sites, snorkeling, diving, caving, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, sandy beaches, etc..).

Highlights:
- Experience Belize and its natural beauty.
- Work on a team, make new friends, and have some fun.
- Learn about permaculture, organic farming, Mayan history, archeology, eco-technologies, the rainforest, plants & natural medicines, birds & wildlife, and Belize's multicultural country.
- Free WIFI internet access available at basecamp. Bring your own laptop, or use the shared basecamp computer.
- Accommodations included.
- Receive "EcoVillage", "Mayan Archeology", and/or "EcoSchool" certificates for stays of 2 - 4 weeks with focus on certain parts of the project.

Qualifications: No experience necessary, but previous experience is always valued. Must be adventurous, friendly, able-bodied, and willing to work in the rainforest.

Cost in US$: $97/week or $250/month

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: There are no typical volunteers. Everyone is different, and diversity is embraced.

Age Range: 18-65

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Typically Participants Work Independently Or in Groups of varying size depending on projects

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Better In Belize's Mission Statement: We will learn, teach, and become a living example of a sustainable ecovillage community in harmony with nature, utilizing eco-technologies.

Year Founded: 2007