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Join our ecotourism project in Ibel, Pays Bassari

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The experience

Help with farming, waste collection, and the construction of traditional houses, and support the village school.

Discover a multicultural community and experience immersion within a local family while contributing to a sustainable lifestyle.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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

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

Additional fee required

Amount: € 10 Per day

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project

Description: Volunteers will bring €10 per day to contribute to food, as well as to our rural community who will be delighted to welcome them.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Requirements

Beginner French or 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

Activities & Shift

Daily Activities:

1. Agricultural Work:
- Market farming (vegetable growing and garden maintenance)
- Participation in irrigation and harvesting.

2. Ecological Projects:
- Waste collection and recycling (plastics, composting)
- Raising community awareness about environmental issues.

3. Sustainable Construction:
- Assistance with the construction of traditional houses using local materials.
- Maintenance of ecological infrastructure.

4. Education Support:
- Assistance to village school teachers.
- Help with homework and organizing activities for children.

5. Community Life:
- Participation in household chores with local families.
- Discovery of local cultural practices and traditions.

6. Relaxation Activities:
- Exploration of the natural environment (hiking, wildlife watching)
- Cultural exchanges and discussions with local residents.