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🏝️Rebuild Historic Old Turtle Bay - Banana Island


The experience

Turtle Bay is more than an island resort — it is sacred ground, once scarred by the slave trade and carrying centuries of history. By volunteering in gardening, building, and repairs, you don't just restore a place; you walk on land that remembers pain and help transform it into beauty. Together we honor the past and rebuild a future of hope, resilience, and community.


What you offer

30 hours of help per week

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


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Between 21 and 60 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

What we expect from you:

Willingness to help with gardening, eco-renewal, construction, and small repairs.
Teamwork, respect, and openness to cultural exchange
Flexibility to adapt to simple island life and varied tasks

What you can expect from us:

Accommodation at our small, welcoming resort surrounded by nature
Shared meals and hospitality from locals and fellow travelers
Guidance and support while learning new skills in sustainable living
Immersion in Turtle Bay’s history and culture, walking on land that remembers and heals


Activities & Shift

Daily Activities Checklist:

- Gardening: watering plants, planting, landscaping, and eco-renewal tasks
- Light construction: assisting with repairs, painting, and small building projects
- Resort upkeep: cleaning common areas, maintaining paths, and simple maintenance

Community exchange: sharing meals, stories, and cultural experiences with locals.

Evening group check-in: reflecting on progress and planning tasks for the next day

Shifts (6 hours total per day):

Morning shift: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (gardening, repairs, and construction)

Afternoon shift: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (resort upkeep, maintenance, and cultural exchange)

Evenings are free for relaxation, exploring the island, and connecting with fellow volunteers.


Rules

Morning Stretch & Smile — start each day with a group stretch and a laugh before work.

Safety Gear = Island Armor — gloves, sturdy shoes, and helmets are required; they make you look like a hero.

Hydration Dance Break — every water break comes with a quick dance or joke.

Buddy System Always — no solo tasks; we work in pairs to keep each other safe.

Respect the Land — plants, tools, and history are sacred; treat them with care.

Curfew = Chill Time — evenings are for rest, storytelling, and bonding, not risky adventures.

Ask Before You Act — if you’re unsure about a tool or task, just ask.

Celebrate Progress — every nail hammered, every plant watered deserves a cheer.

Evening Story Circle — end the day sharing stories of Turtle Bay’s history and your own.