The farms of Isabela Island are working in greenhouses to optimize production year-round in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. The highland town of Tomás de Berlanga is about 10 miles uphill from the coastal part of town, where IOI headquarters, your accommodations, social life, and the beach are located. Nestled on the side of Volcano Sierra Negra, the highlands are fertile, lush lands with rich volcanic soil - perfect for agriculture! Volunteers will learn local techniques for sustainable tropical agriculture and help to create food sovereignty, lower the carbon footprint of island life, lower waste from shipping materials, lower cost to local consumers, increase local income, and increase the nutritional content of the food available in Isabela.

Requirements for this program:
- Some ability to speak and understand Spanish is beneficial
- Genuine passion for the outdoors and conservation of nature
- Physical ability for hands-on construction work and laborious gardening-type jobs outdoors with potential allergens and sun and temperature exposure
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
- Basic knowledge of non-motorized tools and their safe usage

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