We are a flourishing community of 18 people from very different backgrounds, cultures and countries, who have chosen to live in TierraMitica permanently and embody the work that we offer, becoming every day more and more happy and empowered. We believe that if people want to cooperate and create beauty together, they can do truly great things, and we are the living proof of that. We engrave beliefs that actually support our happiness rather than go against it, in a practical way: we challenge ourselves to do things that make us proud, are all artists and, cooperating to making TierraMitica into Paradise.

Our ultimate goal is our happiness and this common intention guides how we live our lives, our research, how we work together and the way we build our ever growing community. Our volunteering program is open to anybody who shares our goal of happiness, is inspired by our work and wants to be a proud member of our community.

We are unique in many ways, one is that we are not seeking people with particular skills or experience, nor is your labor or efforts an ‘exchange’ for food and boarding. Volunteering at TierraMitica is not for people who are looking for an experience of a few months, but for people who feel that TierraMitica and the work that we do is what they want to dedicate themselves to, the place they want to make their home. It is for people who have happiness as their ultimate priority and is a place to harness your creativity, inspiration, and personal pride.

The winning team at the Masterchef Competition, The Crispy Skins!

How do I become a TierraMitican, permanent member of the community?

To become a TierraMitican you must first successfully complete a Choice OS Mythic Voyage (read all about Choice OS here). This is the best way to get know who we are, the nature of our work and to understand our philosophy of happiness. After completing a Choice OS workshop, you will have more clarity on what you want in life and a more informed decision of whether life at TierraMitica is what you are truly looking for. If you feel you truly want to stay, the next requirement is a unanimous vote by the community because we are looking for people to join our family. We can say no sometimes when we feel that staying here is not in the best interests for the person or for the community. If the vote is positive you will start a three months trial period to get to feel our life, our work and our family, if this is what you want and for us to feel you as well.

At the end of the three months there is a new vote by the community and if it is positive from then on TierraMitica is your home and you can come and go anytime, without ever having to pay for staying again.

Important: We do not want people to come here specifically for the volunteering program. If you want to come, then decide to come for the Choice OS Mythic Voyage. During the workshop, people need to be open to listen and feel what their heart truly yearns for. This might be something entirely different than what you had in mind before coming. Therefore it is important to keep all options open, not to have a fixed idea of what you want to do after, but allow yourself to discover during the workshop.

What is the life of a TierraMitican like?

Firstly, because we love art and we believe so strongly in the healing power of art, you will need to complete an art project for installation in our art labyrinth within your first month here. Art is big fun and, despite almost everyone coming here thinking they cannot do art, we are consistently blown away by the standard of art projects from our volunteers.

All community members share in a variety of tasks to help sustain our beautiful jungle home and way of life. These tasks include cooking, cleaning and general upkeep of TierraMitica.

We are a unique place in that our volunteers are not expected to do anything other than their initial art project and sharing in the upkeep of our home & lifestyle. Anything else is taken purely on a voluntary basis as people feel more comfortable in the community and our everyday life.

Nathan working on his Gorilla

How are responsibilities and other important jobs allocated?

There are a variety of roles and departments in TierraMitica that keep us running and creating more and more beauty and fun in our lives. Some examples range from being a guide or assistant guide, facilities/maintenance/construction management, marketing, administration/finance, and communications which are all undertaken by people who have expressed an interest in that particular area. All responsibilities are taken purely on a voluntary basis, with the intention of doing what makes people proud. We encourage all members of the community to gravitate toward responsibilities that will ultimately become a source of pride to them. The nature of responsibilities are also not predefined, everybody has the freedom to create their own projects and responsibilities, providing it is congruent with the happiness of the community.

During the workshops: Anyone can help and assist in the hosting team however there is absolutely no obligation to do so - in fact it is considered a privilege to serve our guests, and it only happen when you are ready. Although hosting comprises of a variety of tasks including planning and budgeting, preparing meal plans, ordering supplies and taking care of the guests and accommodation, the true test is to maintain consciousness, stability and remain in great energy and open hearted for the full duration of the workshop.

Benji, Metsa and Brielle showing off their art pieces

Cost and other practical matters

To stay as a volunteer there is just one payment of $650USD (in addition to the Choice OS Mythic Voyage fee) and this covers the entire three month period. If you are voted in as a permanent community member after the three months, there will be nothing more for you to pay.

'La Mama', Collective visionary art created by the community and visitors at TierraMitica

If this is something you would like to experience or if you have any questions you can get in touch with us at contact@tierramitica.com or register for your Choice OS Mythic Voyage and apply to join the work exchange program in the registration form. Click here to register or find out the schedule.