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Join us in creating a permaculture garden in Davao, Philippines!

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The experience

We believe that when people live in harmony with nature, one can achieve greatness, wealth and fulfillment. We are looking for respectful volunteers who are interested in growing and building planting nurseries, intensive gardens, food forest and much more using natural materials such as bamboo. Let's join hands in uplifting the lives of the local community, enjoy and learn with nature!

We are off-grid (mountain area) but Wifi is available.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: US$ 10 Per day

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

Description: Volunteers contribute $10 per day to cover expenses for food, facility & accommodation maintenance, laundry/dryer utility, activities such as traditional coffee making & bamboo utilization activities and for teaching materials.

What you get

1 day off per week

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.

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.

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English or Intermediate Tagalog

Between 21 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The farm is a dynamic training facility dedicated to sustainable living through immersive education and community-driven initiatives. This satellite branch of Bamboo Bootcamp aims to equip people with practical skills for a greener lifestyle. It is a hub for cultivating skills, community, and a brighter tomorrow.

Activities & Shift

As a volunteer, we would be really grateful if you’re able to lend us a hand for 30 hours per week. Able to engage in hands-on and outdoor activities in improving, cleaning and maintaining the farm as well.

Activities can include:
We look forward to building and creating planting nurseries, intensive gardens, food forests, dwellings for chickens, and planning with the local community in utilizing their vast forest land and explore eco-friendly livelihood opportunities!
On free days, we can tour around the waterfalls & hike around the area.

Our farm can be quite cold at night, you may want to consider bringing long pants & jacket for your own comfort!

Rules

In general, just treat people and the property with respect as it is a home to everyone.