Help us fight against world hunger!

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
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Make a real social impact: 6 travelers really felt their social impact working with this host
Expand your social consciousness: 6 travelers felt they expanded their social consciousness working with this host

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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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.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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

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

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 3 weeks

The Experience

Come to Central California and Help Fight World Hunger. We are located about 1/2 way in between LA and San Francisco. We process and ship food to about 100 countries. We are open most of the year, have a variety of jobs and are flexible regarding the length of your stay. We have plenty of great food, comfortable accommodations, a public computer, free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool. For your volunteering, you get free food and accommodations.

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Requirements

Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside United States

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

2. Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development.

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

NGO

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Creating true social impact
6 Developing social awareness
6 Practicing English
5 Meeting locals
5 Meeting international travelers
2 Get in touch with nature

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 2. Zero hunger

Irina

France

Amazing experience! So nice people, so great impact and incredible memories. I recommend this experience to anybody who wants to help! Will miss it so much

3 days ago

Sara replied

Irina was such a delight to have around! I'm so glad we had the blessing of having her come and be with us, even if it was a short stay. Her love for people and helping was beautiful to see and experience first-hand. It was also very nice to see her try out new things like packing soup mix, quilting, helping with lunch-prep, etc. and just go for it when opportunities came along. We hope to see her again! We love you Irina! :) ~Sara B.

Wilmer Santiago

Ecuador

If you want to da volunteer with a purpose it's the place! Everyone there is very kind, always worried about what you need and what you feel. It's such a welcoming and amazing place! The work is hard in the summer time but it's very rewarding to serve and help them in the fight against the hunger in the world. Don't hesitate and apply now!

over 2 years ago

Ema

Costa Rica

This place is amazing. People are loving and always willing to help, truely good people. The rooms are big and comfortable and the food is AMAZING, they'll feed you well. The weekends are crazy fun and there is a lot of work to do but being with the people makes it better. You will feel like you're with family.

over 2 years ago

Maria Clara

Brazil

From day one I was accepted and welcomed as a family member, with lots of hugs and, of course, food! The food at Gleanings is absolutely fantastic (thanks, Norma)! They provide breakfast, lunch and dinner on week days. On weekends, you can still go to the kitchen and cook something. The work can be hard sometimes, but it's fun because you get to do it with your friends and if you're unconfortable with a specific job, they'll find you something else to do. This is a safe and full-of-love place, I met amazing people and learned a lot about christianity and charity here. Leaving is VERY hard!!!

over 2 years ago

Jose Yancarlos

Panama

It is a fantastic place to share and socialize with the volunteers who come to the base and the people who live there. If you believe in God, you will have the opportunity to be with Christian people who heard God's call to work for those most in need. Here you will have an excellent opportunity to contribute with working hours to feed the hungry of the world.

almost 3 years ago

Sara replied

Thanks Jose. Come back and visit anytime you in the area. All the staff would love to see you again. Safe travel. Patti Kidd

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