Natural Builders! Help us build a Floating House

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Learn about sustainability: 2 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 2 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

25h

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

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

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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.

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

Discounts on Accommodation: Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.

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!

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

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course for free.

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

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Join us at the Centre of Resilience as we build the first full scale prototype of a Floating House, designed to address flooding caused by climate change. This is a one of a kind experience and we need people who are passionate and have some experience in natural construction.

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Requirements

Over 18 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or pairs)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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3 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

3.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

2 Learning about sustainability
2 Immersing in the local culture
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Meeting locals
2 Developing environmental awareness
1 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
2 13. Climate action
1 1. No poverty

Ahmad

Israel

My experience was one of a kind, I lived in nature by a temple and i lived a simple life for a whole month, Showering and going to bathroom in nature, Drinking nature's water and enjoying and feeling connected with nature along the way. Prashant the manager the home project and all the works was way to friendly, they made me feel like home, and i got to meet a lot of nice villagers and i had actually lived and experienced the local life, doing prayers with the people. I'd recommend this project to anyone that want to experience the local indian life and live nature while doing so.

22 days ago

Globetrotter

India

It was truly a wonderful experience, from the moment I walked in, Their genuine passion for their work and dedication to helping others really shone through in everything they did. I cannot stress enough how much of a positive impact my visit is to the home had on me. Not only did I leave feeling inspired and motivated, but I also gained valuable insights and tools that I can apply in my personal and professional life. I am already looking forward to visiting again in the future. I would highly recommend it to anyone seeking personal or professional development.

about 1 month ago

Valéria

Brazil

Was a such great experience work with those 2 guys that became brothers! They are fun and very helpful in everything. They tooth me mosaico art and I really enjoyed to make it in the upcycle/sustentable house that they are creating. Thank you for the opportunity! The world is for real one family (;

over 5 years ago

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