1-2 Month Organic Farm Help

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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 6 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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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.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

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.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

We have a small organic farm in Dongshi, Taiwan. It is run by volunteers and deliveries are made twice a week from the farm to the Taipei Academy. This is a great opportunity for those who who are interested in or are learning Mandarin and also want a quiet natural environment for personal projects during their down time. Dongshi town is a short bus ride away but our farm provides a peaceful environment.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Chinese
Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Buddhist Confucian Cultural Academy

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Immersing in the local culture
6 Meeting locals
5 Developing social awareness
4 Meeting international travelers
3 Get in touch with nature
3 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 3. Good health and well-being
4 4. Quality education
2 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
1 10. Reduced inequalities

July Alexandra

Colombia

Volunteer in ULA was a meaningful experience for me, for the very moment that I arrived, I felt truly welcome. MiaoYan and Davidson, were always ready to help and patiently explain about Buddha's teachings. The food is amazing. Beyond that, the atmosphere is full of kindness, joy, and openness. If you're looking to learn more about Buddhism while also immersing yourself in Taiwan's culture, this is the place

10 days ago

Fiorella

Colombia

My experience at ULA was really memorable. I had a very good time with the other volunteers, members of the host, and the host Myogen. I got to experience Taiwanese culture from another perspective and the food was amazing. I also got to learn a lot about Buddhism. I stayed one week at the farm which I enjoyed as well. I do recommend this experience and encourage future volunteers to be there to learn rather to just have a place to eat and sleep as it is with other worldpacker experiences. This was a unique immersive experience I will always cherish.

12 days ago

Donnabelle

Philippines

I am eternally grateful for the chance of experiencing farm life at Shizai Organic Farm. The days I have spent there were nothing short of productive with how hard-working Mr. and Mrs. Hsu have been – seeing them tirelessly work, gave us younger volunteers quite the competitive spirit. Spending a week each at the farm and at ULA – I was amazed at how they were able to make these vegetarian dishes so flavorsome, and without the usual aromatics that come from onions and garlic, mind you! The blurry road to vegetarianism seemed to be clearing up. It might be hard, but I think I'll get there soon.

15 days ago

Johanna

Netherlands

I couldn't have been more grateful for this experience, i even cried at the final dinner. Not only do you get to meet the most beautiful people, they embrace you and welcome you in their community. Im still sentimental about it. I hope one day i can come back. Thank you for the wisdom and friendship.

22 days ago

Myogen replied

Welcome back anytime and safe travels! You were quickly adopted by our seniors they'll be happy knowing you are living your best and with positivity! <3

Matthew

United States

Mr. and Mrs. Xu are lovely people to be around! 😊 I really enjoyed everything about this experience and would highly recommend it to anyone interested!

4 months ago

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