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Eco Village Shawnigan Lake, Canada
This is your opportunity to actively participating in a meaningful contribution to OUR community
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Administration
- Help with booking systems and payments.
What you get
2
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Dedicated Workspace
- Specific space for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
- Discounts on Restaurants
- Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- 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!
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Permaculture Course
- Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
At our 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 our admin team.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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27 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Eco Village
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 22 Learning about sustainability
- 20 Meeting locals
- 20 Developing environmental awareness
- 20 Get in touch with nature
- 19 Meeting international travelers
- 18 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 20 6. Clean water and sanitation
- 19 2. Zero hunger
- 19 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Kevin
France
I had an amazing experience at OUR the eco village. It is a place full of kindness and humility. Come here to learn about the place and share your skills. They help you to use them. You learn to live differently, to adopt a new philosophy, while developing various skills. There are many beautiful places around. Baldy Mountain at sunset is one of my favorite views. This experience was good for me. I met great friends. Thank you to Brandy, Trent, and Tlithl'kawi.
6 days ago
OUR replied
You changed OUR world Kevin! It was a privilege to work and live with you and to learn with you as we all shared so much. You truly are a gift to anybody you spend time with and your kindness to each of us has been deeply felt in the hearts of all. Thank you for all the technical skills you brought - and all the more for the care you brought to everyone at OUR Ecovillage!
Elsie
Canada
Choosing to live at OUR Ecovilage means becoming a part of a community that has evolved over the past 25 years and integrating yourself into all systems. My experience here has been filled with not only wonderful relationships but significant learning about how i want to live in this lifetime. I came here originally because I wanted to learn about farm to table cooking but but I have learned so much more about Gardening, Animals, hospitality, living in community and myself then I ever thought possible. Than you everyone I met here you have truly become family
8 days ago
OUR replied
You are indeed a wonderful young woman Elsie! Your choice to grow and transform has made you such an important part of a 'Regenerative Living' immersed learning environment. You are living your learning - and have become a joy in the kitchen, so responsible for organizing, and demonstrating leadership on a whole new level! You are an inspirational force....
Maria Eugenia
Argentina
I spent 3 months, learning so much about permaculture,gardening,animals,nature and land connection,Indigenous culture,ceremonies,community life, and more. Brandy,her family,and the volunteers are amazing people.It's the perfect place if you're looking for community life and a deep connection with nature.I'd also like to mention that I'm vegetarian,and the way they treat the animals is truly lovely.Work is 5 days a week,around 7 hrs a day,and it's not heavy at all.The facilities are beautiful and comfortable.I had a lot of fun!I'll never forget this incredible experience!Hope see u again, Bran
about 2 months ago
OUR replied
You brought fun, inspiration for dance/music/play, & some amazing determination Eugenia. Your intention in the kitchen, gardens, hospitality, & with the animals....all was done with care and confidence. You show the ability to work independently & full out on a team! Though the work day is only 5 hrs x 5 days week...it was so appreciated that you crafted beautiful meals / cleaning for each other in the team in addition. Grateful for all you put your hand to & hope you will find your way back.
Holly
United Kingdom
My time at the eco village was amazing, it's a beautiful place with sacred energy. Everyone here is unique and has a story. I worked mainly in the kitchen, cooking in advance for the arrival of big visiting groups and also alongside other volunteers. For me personally, it wasn't about the hours worked, it was about achieving goals daily. I wished I had spent more time here and hope to be back one day!
about 2 months ago
OUR replied
Holly....your inspiration and magic is still echoing in the OUR Ecovillage's kitchen!! You set us up in such a lovely way to walk into a huge project & we can not say enough thank-you's (heard this every day from OUR team). You rocked our world, organized so well, and reallllly touched the hearts of everyone. So honoured to work with you & your creativity, acts of beauty, and genuine way of being willing to really care so deeply about people/place/processes you are around. Lucky to have you!
Ben
United Kingdom
The eco village. the eco village is amazing! A great group of people, lots of animals and a beautiful site.
about 2 months ago
OUR replied
What can we say about this Volunteer - other than that he is amazing!! thank you so much Ben for changing OUR Ecovillage just a bit more...and making it great fun in the process! You put your hand to every part of the farm from the kitchen to the animals, from build projects/deconstruction, to the garden....and planning!! Hoping you make it back around for another visit & have a fantastic summer.
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