Volunteers work usually from Monday to Friday, from 8:30am to 12.00pm, and from 14:30pm to 17:00pm. Weekends are free. Most of the projects are 5 – 10 minutes’ walk from the Hacienda. However, the project about the monitoring and introduction of species of plants is a bit farther from the Hacienda, about 15-20 minutes’ walk. The volunteers are welcomed at the airport, and later on, they are taken to the small town for a quick tour, as well as for buying some groceries. Then, they continue with the ride to Hacienda Tranquila. After a brief introduction at the Hacienda, they will have the rest of the day free.

The volunteers engage in a number of activities, although most of the work concentrates in reforestation, and projects related to the community.  The working shifts during the day are long and hot; therefore, volunteers need to be prepared mentally and physically for activities that demand a lot of efforts, but at the same time are very rewarding.

The volunteers work on a stretch of the land, where they have to eradicate species of plants that have been introduced, and are invasive as well. The whole purpose is to replace the invasive plants with endemic or native species of plants. First, the native plants are grown in a greenhouse, and later on they are relocated permanently in the field land. Volunteers, also work in projects such as the installation of a new water pipeline for the local community.

In addition, volunteers engage in other type of activities such as Hyppo therapy, gardening of vegetables, environmental education in local schools, and field trips in the Hacienda. The staff of the Hacienda is always ready to support and guide in the volunteer projects. All activities applied in this reserve area; will contribute to the preservation of our wonderful planet, and among the activities are: