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Permaculture Design and Implementation

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The experience

Hey guys, we are Steve and Darline and are looking for people who can help us start our Permaculture project & who are OK helping out with general day to day tasks like cooking. We limit volunteers to 2 or 3(max), enjoy people who are happy to help wherever help is needed. If you need fixed projects with clear specifications etc you should not apply. Casa Shen is a free, friendly, fluid environment where love and energy is everything.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner German

Between 19 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We start each day early with a Shaolin QiGong warm up and Qigong session at the top of the mountain. (Qigong lessons are typically 50€ a week and we train twice a day. Partaking in this is not mandatory.) Then a quick breakfast and work begins. The work of the day always depends on the weather and what needs to be prioritised at the moment. Generally we will work from 9 until 1pm and then stop for lunch. All meals will be prepared by the hosts. We are striclty vegan and try to keep a clean diet to maximise the Qi (energy).
There are approx 8 terraces which have the potential to grow food, however the focus will be on 2 or 3. Each one needs clearing, fencing off (to stop the wild boar) and preparing for food to be planted. We also need to set up irrigation and composting.

Activities & Shift

5 hours 5 days a week

Rules

Have a Beginner Mindset
Bring love to the project.
Stay concious.
Be the best version of yourself.
Help others.
Respect eachother and nature.