"Volunteer work" is
an exchange in
which all of us are enriched and each of us participates actively in
all the different tasks of farm life, gaining knowledge and skills we
can use for the rest of our lives. We are looking for volunteers
with enthusiasm and interest in this exchange and who understand that
living with us on our farm demands dedication, genuine interest in farm
life and compromise. Though it may be a short stay, the
atmosphere is familial, and each volunteer who picks up and continues
his journey leaves behind a family and a home for the rest of his life
and takes with him the gift of Friendship.
THE WORK
Productive season: November to April
During this time of sowing, nurturing and harvesting, we also do a fair amount of canning and dehydrating of fruits and tomatoes. We are also constructing using natural techniques. It is a time of great activity, but we try to relax with bonfires (once a week), yoga (every day) and free time for conversing with one another.
Winter season:
April to OctoberIn the wintertime, we dedicate about 4 hours per day to working in the garden and 2 or 3 hours to bioconstruction. It is the time to plant flower gardens, fences, and trails; the time to shape and sculpt our garden and home. There is more time for dialogue and reflection, and planning for the next productive season.
We work 8 to 10 hour days, depending on the activity and weather, weekdays and Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon and Sunday are yours to relax, at the farm or in town, as you wish.
We will happily receive you to visit and/or volunteer if you write us in advance at quinaviva@yahoo.com.ar. As we are still in the process of setting up our farm in its permanent form, we are very thankful for all the help volunteers provide. We have a cabin for volunteers with 5 beds and can accomodate up to 10 people (in
summer) if some
stay in
tents.COMUNICATION
We do not have telephone or internet in the house, but the town center is 1 km from the farm. There you can find internet and telephone.
THE FOOD (VEGETARIAN)
BREAKFAST
- Herbal tea
- Whole wheat bread with jams
- Fruit from our farm
- With fresh vegetables from the farm and whole grains
- Beans and pasta
- Same as breakfast
- Similar to lunch but lighter
HOW TO GET HERE
From the city of Mendoza:
1) In the bus station, take either the CATA or the ECLA (bus companies) to Tunuyán. Buses run every hour to Tunuyán.
2) When you get to Tunuyán, call us at the farm or take a taxi (taxi-remis or taxi-flet) to callejón Lemos, 700 meters in to the end of the road (tell the driver to take you "al fondo".
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From the South:
1) With either Andesmar or Tramat bus companies you can buy a ticket directly to Tunuyán, which is a stop or two before the city of Mendoza.
2) When you get to Tunuyán, call us at the farm or take a taxi (taxi-remis or taxi-flet) to callejón Lemos, 700 meters in to the end of the road (tell the driver to take you "al fondo".
Our telephone numbers are 02622 - 15526894 and 02622 - 15518881.