The Volunteer Work Exchange (VWE) Program at Rancho Margot is available to responsible individuals who are committed to becoming a part of our sustainable eco-friendly project while also agreeing to ensure professional customer service and a positive environment for the hotel guests of Rancho Margot. Volunteers offer their services in exchange for room & board and the lifestyle of the Ranch. We do our utmost to provide a wonderful experience for all volunteers and we hope to receive the utmost in respectful participation in turn for the entire duration of your stay.

Duration of the program

Rancho Margot only hosts volunteers who can commit themselves for 4 weeks in order to fulfill the objectives of the program. Upon completion of the first month, if expectations are met and exceeded we will gladly consider extending the duration of the work exchange.

Work areas
We take volunteers who are certified and have experience in the areas below:

• Yoga teachers
• Elementary school teachers
• Expertise in website and Social Media
• Reception
• Bar & restaurant
• Kitchen
• Tour Guide
• Bakers
• Butchers
• Cheese makers
• Bee keepers
• Construction
• Maintenance
• Organic gardens & Medicinal plants
• Creativity and Arts

Expected values from volunteers
• Motivation
• Punctuality and responsibility
• Respect to others
• Team work
• Initiative and creativity
• Interest in culture and language
• Cleanliness

An ideal candidate demonstrates
• An excellent work ethic
• A mature and responsible lifestyle
• A healthy dose of common sense
• Proactivity and initiative
• Creative problem solving
• Independence
• Teamwork
• Flexibility
• The ability to work well without supervision, applying themselves as they notice the needs that inevitably arise daily

For a full outline of VWE details, please click here.

 Volunteer Testimonials