Eco Village Lavaux-Oron District, Switzerland

4.5
(21 reviews)21

Come give us a Technical help =)

Help a sustainable project
6 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with international travelers
12 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with the locals
8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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What you get

3

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.
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
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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate
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Support
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Availability

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Stay at least
4 weeks
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Hey there, In our two ecovillages we have many ongoing technical activities. You'll learn community lifestyle, and many technical skills to maintain and improve a house . Hope to see you soon ! Ecopol.net (You may contact us in French, Spanish, or English)

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Intermediate French
  • Between 26 and 50 years old
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
  • Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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21 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Eco Village

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 12 Meeting international travelers
  • 8 Meeting locals
  • 7 Developing environmental awareness
  • 6 Practicing English
  • 6 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 5 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 4 13. Climate action
  • 2 10. Reduced inequalities
Lucca

Chile

3

Before applying, I recommend reading the reviews on Google Maps. The work is entirely technical and I enjoyed it even though I didn't do anything particularly artistic (checking heating, plumbing, bathroom repairs, installing windows). The food was insufficient given the workload, and my room didn't have a door or windows. I didn't feel the treatment was fair. Although there are some very nice people, the community really operates more like a business than a sustainable project. I don't recommend it if you have trouble setting boundaries. I agree with Daniel's review.

10 months ago


Ecopol replied

Hi Lucca,

Thank you for your feedback. We wish you all the best on your life journey.

We are currently improving the dormitories we provide. Regarding meals: as stated in our volunteer opportunity, we offer basic food items for breakfast (coffee, bread, and milk), as well as ingredients for preparing lunch and dinner.
At our Grandvaux Ecovilla, there is less social life because we are located in the city center. In Cheiry, being in a small village with nearby forests, life is natu

Ricardo

Peru

5

Grat place, nice people, a good experience, beautiful landscape... :)

over 1 year ago

Ajay

India

5

My volunteer experience in Ecoliving was wonderful! The people were very kind and welcoming, making me feel at home. The work was not too hard, and I got to learn new things. The best part was the beautiful view—waking up every day to the mountains and lake was truly amazing. It made the experience even more special. I'm grateful for this opportunity and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful and rewarding experience!

over 1 year ago

Daniel

Switzerland

3

I have mixed feelings regarding this experience. All in all I am grateful, I did learn a lot. I've met some really wonderful people. On the other hand, in Grandvaux I missed a real sense of community and didn't feel very comfortable. If you want to explore Switzerland, I wouldn't recommend this place, if you want to (learn to) work manually, I do. The tasks where not always nice, but working with João is very nice and I learned a lot from him - about work and life. Thank you!

11 months ago

Mallawa

France

5

Many international volunteers 😘 Beautiful view 🗻

over 3 years ago

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