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Cow Dung and Mud Plastering of entire Building walls and Floor

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The experience

Call for Volunteers | Cow Dung–Based Natural Plastering 🌿
Lieberearth Foundation is inviting volunteers and natural building enthusiasts to support an ongoing hands-on initiative:
the application of cow dung–based natural plaster on walls and floors as part of our climate-responsive and healthy building practices.
🐄 Cow Dung as a Traditional Antiseptic and Antimicrobial Material
Cow dung has been traditionally applied to walls and floors

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Call for Volunteers | Cow Dung–Based Natural Plastering 🌿
Lieberearth Foundation is inviting volunteers and natural building enthusiasts to support an ongoing hands-on initiative:
the application of cow dung–based natural plaster on walls and floors as part of our climate-responsive and healthy building practices.
🐄 Cow Dung as a Traditional Antiseptic and Antimicrobial Material
Cow dung has been traditionally applied to walls and floors in rural homes across India and many other parts of the world. In recent years, scientific studies have begun examining the basis of these practices, highlighting their potential antimicrobial, hygienic, and environmental benefits when used appropriately.
🔬 Scientific Basis (Overview)
Research suggests that:
Cow dung contains natural antimicrobial compounds and beneficial microflora.
Laboratory studies have shown inhibitory effects against certain human pathogens under controlled conditions.
When used as part of a mud–lime plaster system, it can improve surface hygiene, dust control, and thermal comfort.
Natural plasters contribute to low-toxicity indoor environments and reduced embodied energy.
(All work follows safe, traditional preparation and drying practices.)
🧱 Volunteer Support Needed For:
Floor and wall plastering using cow dung, mud, and lime
Material preparation, mixing, and application
Learning and practicing traditional natural building techniques
Documentation and knowledge sharing
🌍 Who Can Volunteer?
Natural building practitioners
Architecture and civil engineering students
Sustainability and climate-action volunteers
Anyone interested in hands-on ecological construction
No prior experience is mandatory — training and guidance will be provided on-site.

Activities & Shift

🌱 Why Join Lieberearth?
Learn traditional and science-backed natural building methods
Contribute to low-carbon, climate-resilient architecture
Be part of a living experiment for AC- and fan-free thermal comfort
Support community-led environmental innovation

Rules

Continuous Communication is the way to solve problem. Volunteer are requested to communicate and update the host for better resolution and outcome.