Eco Village Shawnigan Lake, Canada

5.0
(29 reviews)29

Creative in the Kitchen (Cooking and Kitchen Crafting)

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Learn about sustainability
24 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with the locals
22 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cooking
Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Discounts on Restaurants
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Dance classes
Take free dance 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.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

We have a very diverse kitchen program where we cook for each other on the team (sometimes as a group), process foods from OUR farm, redistribute excess food from our wider community......and even have food workshops and Community 'Feativals'! Experience in a large production kitchen is helpful - but not essential for someone who has a foodie passion and creativity. Also outdoor Cob Pizza Oven for sourdough pizzas and bread :)

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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29 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Eco Village

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 24 Learning about sustainability
  • 22 Meeting locals
  • 22 Developing environmental awareness
  • 22 Get in touch with nature
  • 21 Meeting international travelers
  • 20 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 22 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 21 2. Zero hunger
  • 21 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Mexico

5

Being in OUR the eco village has been one the most wonderful experiences in my life. I had the opportunity to stay in such a beautiful place, learning about, planting, harvesting, permaculture and animals care. It has exceeded my expectations, because it is much more than that. it's a place to have positive interconnections with people all around the globe, to learn, help and share, to built a long term community. Thank you so much and all my love to all of the people I could be participating in OUR the eco village. I am very grateful to Brandy, Trent and Freya for let me be there.

12 days ago


OUR replied

Aurea - you really get it! Your wisdom and ways of seeing the world are deeply needed anywhere you choose to go. You deeply impacted everyone here and helped the next generation of folks here to see possibilities and brought incredible support to each of us. Above all you have been really missed already.....we look forward to seeing you back in the spring matybe!

Brazil

5

This experience changed my life. I connected deeply with myself and discovered my true essence. I learned a lot, including permaculture ✨ Great infrastructure, comfortable dorms, and good food. The surrounding nature is incredible. I stayed there +- 4 months. It's more about community and caring for each other than just working working hours. Everyone cooks for everyone, and the place becomes your home. Brandy, Trent, and Freya are beautiful people with kind hearts. Thank you, Brandy, for the opportunity and for working hard to make the workd a better place for everyone.💕

13 days ago


OUR replied

You are such a special person Raquel.....you are missed beyond measure and we look forward to hearing where this learning journey takes you next. Please, please stay in touch!!

France

5

I had an amazing experience at OUR the eco village. It is a place full of kindness and humility. Come here to learn about the place and share your skills. They help you to use them. You learn to live differently, to adopt a new philosophy, while developing various skills. There are many beautiful places around. Baldy Mountain at sunset is one of my favorite views. This experience was good for me. I met great friends. Thank you to Brandy, Trent, and Tlithl'kawi.

2 months ago


OUR replied

You changed OUR world Kevin! It was a privilege to work and live with you and to learn with you as we all shared so much. You truly are a gift to anybody you spend time with and your kindness to each of us has been deeply felt in the hearts of all. Thank you for all the technical skills you brought - and all the more for the care you brought to everyone at OUR Ecovillage!

Canada

5

Choosing to live at OUR Ecovilage means becoming a part of a community that has evolved over the past 25 years and integrating yourself into all systems. My experience here has been filled with not only wonderful relationships but significant learning about how i want to live in this lifetime. I came here originally because I wanted to learn about farm to table cooking but but I have learned so much more about Gardening, Animals, hospitality, living in community and myself then I ever thought possible. Than you everyone I met here you have truly become family

2 months ago


OUR replied

You are indeed a wonderful young woman Elsie! Your choice to grow and transform has made you such an important part of a 'Regenerative Living' immersed learning environment. You are living your learning - and have become a joy in the kitchen, so responsible for organizing, and demonstrating leadership on a whole new level! You are an inspirational force....

Argentina

5

I spent 3 months, learning so much about permaculture,gardening,animals,nature and land connection,Indigenous culture,ceremonies,community life, and more. Brandy,her family,and the volunteers are amazing people.It's the perfect place if you're looking for community life and a deep connection with nature.I'd also like to mention that I'm vegetarian,and the way they treat the animals is truly lovely.Work is 5 days a week,around 7 hrs a day,and it's not heavy at all.The facilities are beautiful and comfortable.I had a lot of fun!I'll never forget this incredible experience!Hope see u again, Bran

3 months ago


OUR replied

You brought fun, inspiration for dance/music/play, & some amazing determination Eugenia. Your intention in the kitchen, gardens, hospitality, & with the animals....all was done with care and confidence. You show the ability to work independently & full out on a team! Though the work day is only 5 hrs x 5 days week...it was so appreciated that you crafted beautiful meals / cleaning for each other in the team in addition. Grateful for all you put your hand to & hope you will find your way back.

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