Help us build an agricultural retreat and enjoy beautiful Iloilo!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 24 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 25 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 24 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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

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What you get

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

We are converting our fallow land into a vegan organic food forest to host guests & events and we need your help. If you LOVE working with the EARTH, then this is a match! Plant projects include fruit tree & bamboo propagation, transplanting, and irrigation. Build projects include bathrooms, bamboo cabins, rainwater harvesting, and community spaces. You will be trained to work with tools & techniques at your skill level and under our supervision.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Philippines

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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26 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

21 15. Life on land
19 12. Responsible consumption and production
12 13. Climate action

Leah

United States

Algersans gave truly everything I wanted and more! I wanted to work reeeally hard, like a real farmer would. I wanted to learn about bamboo, obviously. I wanted to be deeply immersed in local culture. I wanted to be surrounded by nature everyday. I didn't expect to be welcomed by a beautiful community and to feel so safe and loved. I didn't expect to have an opportunity to forage my own food with Ate Emi, a village legend in my opinion 😅 And I didn't expect to form a true friendship with Toto, who was beyond accommodating, generous & accepting. I wish I had more space to write! ♥️

about 1 month ago

Anikó

Hungary

This project is perfect for those who want to explore the possibilities of bamboo and experience the hard work involved in cultivating your own land. Toto is an excellent teacher, who uses the principle of learning by doing, helps you find answers, thoroughly explains the background to his decisions, and open to your ideas as well. If you would also like to see the dynamics of a village and don't mind being a bit isolated, don't hesitate to apply! :)

2 months ago

Leonie

Germany

Toto and his family were amazing hosts! I instantly felt welcomed in their home. Toto was always paying attention to the work you do to make sure you do it correctly & safely. At the same time he let you work by yourself as soon as he got the feeling you could. During the hot days the work was quite tiring, so be prepared for that. The other volunteers were also super fun and I enjoyed doing day trips with them to the beach/etc. Over all it was a very cool experience to get to know the permaculture behind a bamboo farm and I had a lovely time with everyone, see you soon!

2 months ago

Daniel

Brazil

My time at Algersans Bamboo Farm provided valuable hands-on learning in sustainable agriculture, with both rewarding moments and opportunities for personal growth. Algersans offers exactly what it promises - real agricultural work in a beautiful Philippine setting. Those seeking a structured volunteer program with modern comforts might find it challenging, while volunteers valuing hands-on learning and cultural immersion will appreciate the experience.

2 months ago

Solène

France

I had an amazing experience volunteering at this bamboo farm ! Yes, the work can be physically demanding, but with only 5.5 to 6 hours of work per day, it's absolutely reasonable. Plus, the afternoons are free to relax, explore, or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Mama Gloria's cooking is simply delicious ! This place is perfect for anyone wanting to learn about bamboo construction and farming. Working alongside Toto was a real pleasure; he is both passionate and hilarious :) this type of physical work before, it can be a challenge, but Toto is always there to guide and support you.

4 months ago

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