Eco Village Shawnigan Lake, Canada

5.0
(12 reviews)12

Permaculture Gardens Helper

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
8 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host
This host has received 5 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with the locals
10 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Learn about sustainability
9 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.
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

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 Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga 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.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

Come to Help! Stay for the fun! :) Our ecovillage needs your help and is willing to teach! With 9 acres in food production, including greenhouses, propagated gardens, food forests, animals areas and grazing space. Our garden area is set up in zones, with some plants needing much care and attention, many other varieties in the greenhouses, kitchen gardens, and with the more self-sufficient and less-often harvested plants are further away.

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Village

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 10 Meeting locals
  • 9 Learning about sustainability
  • 9 Immersing in the local culture
  • 9 Developing environmental awareness
  • 8 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 7 2. Zero hunger
  • 7 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
  • 6 6. Clean water and sanitation

Germany

5

THANK YOU for the amazing time, Brandy, Trent, and the whole team! It was a wonderful experience—not just the work, but also the personal connections, the great conversations, and the opportunities for self-reflection. I was able to take on responsibility, received support in challenging situations, and the sense of community was amazing! I learned a lot about permaculture in various aspects like gardening, construction, and waste/compost management, as well as about the Indigenous people of the area. I'm already looking forward to my next visit ant to see al of you again! Huy ch q'u 🙌

about 1 month ago

Canada

5

There aren't enough words to express how thankful I am for the many life-changing experiences I had at the eco village. Big thank you to Trent, Freya, Brandy and the entire eco-team for all of their hard work and care in making my stay as memorable as it is. Overall, I highly recommend this place to anyone willing to work hard, get dirty, have a sincere interest in permaculture, learn about indigenous principles, be respectful of diverse ideologies, be productive, be helpful in the kitchen, maintain a positive attitude, and contribute their talents for the wellbeing of this unique community.

3 months ago

United Kingdom

5

Wow what an experience, so grateful to Brandy and Trent for hosting me! It's an amazing site with so many animals and fun things to do. I learnt so much about permaculture and even managed to help build a cob wall. I mostly helped out in the garden. Thanks so much for all the memories, being part of a lovely community and to Freya for her great cooking. Miss you guys! X

4 months ago

Mexico

5

It totally exceeded my expectations, I found a peaceful place with an atmosphere of respect, a culture attentive to nature and that knows how to take advantage of resources! Everyone in the community has impressive stories and are admirable people, an experience where you will learn about permaculture and sustainability!!

10 months ago


OUR replied

You will be lucky to host this volunteer! He is going to bring goodness where ever he goes....

United Kingdom

5

My partner and I spent a month at the eco village and it exceeded my expectations at every turn. I learned a lot about living sustainably, building, permaculture and living in an intentional community, just to mention a few. The core community is super welcoming and friendly with lots of other people coming and going making each day different and never a dull moment. The place itself is beautiful and I look forward to coming back soon. Highly recommend this place!!

11 months ago


OUR replied

Christian has been a total delight in OUR team! Jumping in eventually with both feet - he can be trusted to take leadership with organizing, keeping track of what is needed, cooking outrageously great meals....and having the best sense of humour in the process. What great fun this couple is and such a positive impact with everything they put their hand to! Highest recommendations for them both :)

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