Permaculture project Kolkata, India

5.0
(16 reviews)16

Help us with natural Building construction & design

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
15 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture
15 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Learn about sustainability
14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

US$ 25

Per week

Fee pays for

  • Donation to project

Description

Starting from April 1st 2026 we ask volunteers to make a small fee contribution for food and household expenses mainly. If you will buy food/cook by yourself - you can pay half (50S/month) or less depending on how long you stay. We have many local markets and small shops 2-3 min away. Also delivery apps like zomato & blinkit are fast and cheap. CAN'T PAY? don't worry. We understand. Mention it in your application and we will discuss.

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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.
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.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
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 Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

hey there! Applying on this position you can choose what you want/skilled to do from the list below. MENTION IT WHILE APPLYING 1. Natural plastering (cow dung–based) 2. Natural building architect (long-term) 3. Eco-friendly painting & documentation of it 4. Carpentry & animal coop construction ( pls click "more" in the top right corner and scroll down to see the details for each activity)

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Requirements

  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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16 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 15 Immersing in the local culture
  • 14 Learning about sustainability
  • 14 Developing environmental awareness
  • 13 Meeting locals
  • 11 Get in touch with nature
  • 10 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 11 13. Climate action
  • 11 15. Life on land
  • 10 3. Good health and well-being
  • 10 11. Sustainable cities and communities
  • 9 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 7 6. Clean water and sanitation
  • 4 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 4 17. Partnerships for the goals
  • 3 2. Zero hunger
  • 3 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 2 1. No poverty
  • 1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Ella

United States

5

Volunteering here was such a special and enriching experience. I felt very safe and welcomed by the whole family. I really enjoyed being able to work in the garden, learn from and contribute to sustainable household systems, and discuss the many plans for new regenerative projects. I also got the opportunity to explore beautiful and fascinating places in Kolkata and around West Bengal. This is a great fit for you if you want to lend your creativity and skills to an evolving project, learn a lot about permaculture and India, experience Bengali culture, and don't mind working independently.

19 days ago

Vadim

Russia

5

I highly recommend everyone to visit this place, Prasenjit is a very intelligent and responsible person, who really cares about the nature and local environment. It was a great time living with his family. His mother is cooking the best local food you can try, and you will really feel like at home after a few days. Also the cats Nano and Mickey are lovely, you will love them!

6 months ago

Anastasia

Ukraine

5

I want to thank Prasenjit and his family for all the care, kindness and warmth. I really enjoyed staying there , taking care of cats, sharing with the world the importance of the project initiative. The room was spacious and cozy, the food was delicious, authentically Bengali:) The work is usually done individually, so you need to have a high sense of responsibility. The project is at its development stage so there are many things to be incorporated, finished, considered. I wish you luck🙏 Prasenjit, sending big hugs to your parents, hugs to Nano and Micky. Take care❤️🍃

7 months ago

Anastasia

Ukraine

5

The intoductory program in the project foundation was intense and mind changing. We spent 2 days talking about the benefits of eco living, abundance, being responsible for the nature. Prasenjit explained to us the causes of different steryotypes that foreign people might have about India. We still have lots of things to explore here, so we are very excited!

7 months ago

Talita

Brazil

5

I'll have this place resonating in my life forever. the project is everything that a WP experience should be: it shifts perspectives and develop you as a person; it connects to the core of human relationships in between volunteer and host; it gives you the real, non polished life of the culture you are inserted; it balances that with fun, trips, games we play together. You get so much more than you give, by a hands-on experience that convinces you it is possible to live environmentally conscious. Prasenjit became a friend for life and an example of truthness. Love is the word ❤️ I'll be back!

8 months ago

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