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What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- Reception
- Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.
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.
- 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
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
On an extraordinary 25 acres in beautiful British Columbia, we began the operations in 1999 with a vision to create a model demonstration sustainable village community rooted in social, and ecological well-being. With thousands of visitors a year, from system engineers and scientists, to school field trips from elementary, junior high schools, to university interns and parents, teachers and world travelers, you will see magic here! :)
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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18 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Eco Village
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 13 Learning about sustainability
- 13 Developing environmental awareness
- 12 Get in touch with nature
- 12 Meeting locals
- 11 Creating true social impact
- 11 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 12 6. Clean water and sanitation
- 12 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 11 2. Zero hunger
Joaquín
Chile
My experience here was amazing, an experience that made me to grow as a person. I'm really happy to have discovered this place. I learned a lot about sustainable development, permaculture and community. Also, the people that I met here was amazing, people that are trying to build a different world, something that gaves me hope about the future! Finally I must thanks to Brandy and her family for open their home with me and the rest of the volunteers, your are a beautiful family, I wish you the best!
4 days ago
OUR replied
Wow Joaquin....you are very missed and really have left a big space here without your big heart and funny humour! I hope you find 'restorative justice' along your path - and that your path leads you back to OUR Ecovillage for a visit one day again to see what we have gotten up to!! Be well dear friend ~
Gessa
Philippines
It's been an amazing experience! Huge thanks to Brandy, Trent, and Freya for being fantastic hosts, and to my fellow volunteers for their support and enthusiasm. This place not only teaches valuable skills but also fosters adaptability, gratitude, and a deeper sense of appreciation. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to step out of their comfort zone and immerse themselves in nature and sustainability.
5 days ago
OUR replied
You are such a courageous and big hearted friend to all Gessa! You deserve so much happiness, adventure, and to be surrounded by kindness....thank you for all your contributions and keeping OUR Ecovillage going in so many way!
Iona
United Kingdom
My stay at the eco village. changed my whole perspective on living in community. I learnt so much, both about permaculture and myself. I felt so welcomed by everyone, especially Brandy and her family, and so held the entire time I was there. I met people who have had a genuinely life changing impact on me. I recommend for anyone who wants to experience a different way of living and learn how to be in relationship with others. It's an experience you won't regret. Thank you guys for everything!
28 days ago
OUR replied
You are indeed a special person Iona and it has been a privilege to live/work with you on your transformational journey! Your care and efforts have changed OUR Ecovillage and transformed us and the space as well. We are hoping you are back soon - you must know that there is always a place for you in the Village :)
Andrea
Venezuela
The eco village. the eco village is a small community where you will learn a lot about permaculture but also coexistence. You will meet people from many corners of the planet, with different ways of life and different points of view, but with a common denominator, living in community and respect. I thank Brandy and her family for the opportunity and the learning; without a doubt, it was a great experience.
about 1 month ago
OUR replied
What an amazing woman you are Andrea! Your brilliance and bravery to take an adventure has been inspiring and we are so grateful that you chose us to be with while you have been in Canada. Your smile and all the care you put into all you do speaks a million words of who you are. And now you have brought much to the lands of OUR Ecovillage but also the hearts of all of us who had the treat to live with you. OUR loss is that we did not spend some time designing something more with you, perhaps - and yet you put your hands to so many projects while you are here that your design skills are felt in an everlasting way even after just these few months. We hope that you will return to check in on us one day.and that life gives you everything you so richly deserve in the meantime :)
Xavier
Mexico
If you have the opportunity to collaborate with this place, it can be you're best experience, the other volunteers are like your family and make fell this place like your house, for me was my first experience out my country and I found a second house in this place, Brandy have a huge heart and she always helped me when I needed. Huy ch qu
about 1 month ago
OUR replied
Shavi is an outstanding human being! What a big hearted, inspiring, and caring young man. You have had your hand in so many projects across OUR Ecovillage's land-based learning farm...and made so much change! From everything you built, your 'dragon building' and beautiful artwork/painting, to soooo much love in the kitchen, and tons of fun to adventure with as well! You have changed us all Shavi and you are forever in OUR hearts and are part of our family now for sure. 6 months has been a great gift to spend with you.....and we are so very hopeful to see you again one day as your life unfolds and perhaps brings you back OUR way. All our highest wishes for love, laughter and family is sent with you as you go dear friend!
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