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32h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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- Help with booking systems and payments.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- 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
- Free Tours
- We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
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- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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- 4 weeks
The Experience
At O.U.R. Ecovillage we provide volunteers with a positive, educational experience. OUR volunteer program seeks to build public awareness of the concept of sustainability and the Ecovillage movement. We are looking for good people in winter months to help with carpentry/woodworking/infrastructure repair, cleaning common areas, gardening in the greenhouses, working with animals, and, if you are long-term volunteer, to join to OUR admin team.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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35 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Eco Village
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 30 Learning about sustainability
- 28 Get in touch with nature
- 27 Developing environmental awareness
- 27 Meeting locals
- 26 Meeting international travelers
- 26 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 27 6. Clean water and sanitation
- 26 2. Zero hunger
- 26 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Chloe
Australia
My time at OUR Eco village was amazing. I have made so many amazing connections and learnt so much about permaculture and the great things the Eco village does for the community. Brandy, you are an inspiration and your words of wisdom will always be remembered. I am so grateful I got to be a part of this experience and I hope to come back someday and learn even more. Much love, Chloe
2 days ago
Daniel
Mexico
My stay at OUR has been enriching. I've learned a lot about organization and resource management, including time and personnel. I've also met wonderful, kind-hearted people from whom I've learned a great deal and continue to learn, and I'd love to keep learning. It's also a place where you can learn a tremendous amount about permaculture, wastewater treatment with its extensive wetland system, and natural building. They have many books, but the experience of Brandy and those who built this place is invaluable. I am very grateful.
7 days ago
OUR replied
Daniel has been th most wonderful person to have within OUR Ecovillage team!! We have been blessed to have such a kind-hearted, detail-oriented, inspiring & dedicated person to not only stay with us but choos to stay on longer sharing the holidays with us as well. His interest in learning everything is helpful and hopeful-you will find Daniel jumping into whatever is going on that is either exciting or even the no so fun projects that just need doing! Awesome in the kitchen, tidy and & so fun
Barbara
Mexico
My experience at OUR the eco village was incredible. From the very first day, you can feel the authenticity of the place, and Brandy (the host) is super kind, creating a real sense of community. The eco-sustainable approach and permaculture teach you so much because you experience them in every activity. I went hiking, connected with wonderful people, and found a very special connection with nature and with myself. It's a genuine, conscious, and truly transformative place.
18 days ago
OUR replied
Barbara - you brought fun and loving kindness into OUR Ecovillage's team! Everyone you interact with feels your positive vibe & are inspired to work together on whatever project...no matter how tedious/tiring, if it is with you!! From transforming OUR strawberry field, rocking out the kitchen to helping with the barnyard chores/animals....you really touched so many projects & hearts in your stay with us. You are honest, committed, and very skilled at group facilitation and we appreciate you!
Charlotte
United States
I'm extremely grateful for this experience to learn and grow as an individual and community member of OUR the eco village. Coming with an open mind I found my time here to be an eye-opening opportunity to practice a multitude of different skills to live more sustainably in unison with the land and people, not just related to the position I applied for. Even after my short month here I'm still reflecting on new aspects I want to implement in my life and looking forward to returning again in the future!
28 days ago
OUR replied
Charlotte - you definitely brought in an outstanding amount of creativity, problem-solving, woodworking savvy, and flexibility in the design process of the 'wild-wood stairs' that your brought to life! You have changed OUR world and have to have this year's award for perseverance....which paid off in creating so much beauty!!! We look forward to co-creating with you again soon.....
Much much gratitude sent your way
Fred
United Kingdom
I've learnt about myself, the land and history. It's been an amazing time at the eco village and I'm sad to have to leave before winter. I'd recommend this place to anyone. Even in only 4 weeks I feel like this place has impacted me in a great way and I'm very grateful for that. I've met many lovely and interesting people here. It's a great place for meeting locals and you end up feeling at home pretty fast ❤️ Thanks to everyone at the eco village for such a beautiful time Fred
2 months ago
OUR replied
So grateful to you Fred for all the many many ways in which you impacted us here at OUR Ecovillage! You have put your hand to so very many aspects of the farm, whether working on your own or in a group and you bring such heart and thoughtfulness to each task. We could not have done so many things without you and remain forever grateful. Hopig one day you make it back around for another visit one day into the future.....you will be so missed in the meantime.
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