Volunteer Program Near Bogota
Our volunteer program is tailored for those seeking to experience life in an Ecovillage, connect with nature, and develop new skills. Here, you can participate in sustainable activities such as organic farming and vegetarian cooking. If you have expertise in other fields or proposals to enhance the Ecovillage’s development and visibility, these are welcome upon prior agreement. As part of the program, you can attend yoga classes and workshops in meditation, Biodanza, art therapy, sound therapy, and mindful cinema—a healthy living experience focused on unplugging.
A healthy living and unplugging experience.
As a volunteer at Varsana, you will have the opportunity to enjoy vegetarian meals while enriching your social circle through interaction and communal living, as well as exchanging ideas, experiences, and knowledge. Additionally, you will have space for yourself to walk, explore the Ecovillage surroundings, and connect with nature and your inner self.
As a non-profit monastic community, we ask volunteers to provide a maintenance contribution that covers accommodation, meals, and materials for classes and workshops.
Fee
- 1 to 3 days: $50,000 COP (approx. $12.50 USD) per night
- 4 to 14 days: $45,000 COP (approx. $11.25 USD) per night
- 15 days to a maximum of 1 month: $38,000 COP (approx. $9.50 USD) per night
It includes
At Varsana we care that your stay with us is as comfortable as possible.
Shared hosting
Workshops
3 meals a day
4 1/2 hours of daily activity
Washing machine
Clases de Yoga, cine…
Hot water
WiFi
Agreements and recommendations
- If you decide to leave before meeting the days you paid, you will be refunded 70% of the money for the remaining days
- Varsana is not responsible for personal items of value, they are in the care and responsibility of each person.
- She brings comfortable clothes for volunteer work and yoga classes.
- She towel and personal hygiene items.
- Warm clothing.
- A flashlight.
- Some gardening gloves.
- Field work shoes
- Admission is only from 6 A.M – 6 P.M, there is no reception in the evenings.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteers work 4 ½ hours in the morning in organic crops, eco constructions, eco tourism, helping in the Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant, gardening, art, filming, teaching in our rural school (in case of extended stays), teaching English to members of the community, etc. In the afternoon they can participate in the activities of the Eco Village: Hatha Yoga and relaxation, meditation with Tibetan bowls, musician-therapy with oriental instruments, Pranayama workshop, ecological walks, cinema on a giant screen, among others.
Hatha Yoga and Meditation Center
Varsana Eco Yoga Village also functions as Yoga Asram (Yoga school). Every day there are Hatha Yoga classes (which allow to harmonize mind, body and spirit), Meditation (to connect with your inner being) and oriental philosophy workshops. Participation in any of the programs is voluntary.
Accommodation
The Eco Village has very comfortable rooms available for volunteers (bedding, hot water, living room, etc.) in shared environments.
Feeding
We have a Vegetarian / Vegan restaurant, with an excellent, varied and nutritious preparation of dishes, combining Latin American cuisine with exquisite Indian recipes. Food is complete (breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner).
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