Non-Profit Project Laurentides, Canada

4.5
(40 reviews)40

Help us constructing Eco lodges & maintaining the forest trails

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
37 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
38 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
28 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.
Social Work
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
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.
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.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Surfboards
You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Our project is a charitable and conservation NPO that preserves land in perpetuity in Quebec in order to transform it into protected areas or nature reserves while allowing, on a maximum of 25% of its territory, ecotourism projects, organic farming, ecological housing as well as environmental education projects based on the principles of sustainable development. The educational component is at the heart of our mission.

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Requirements

  • Fluent French or 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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40 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Non Profit Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 38 Get in touch with nature
  • 28 Meeting locals
  • 28 Developing environmental awareness
  • 27 Meeting international travelers
  • 26 Learning about sustainability
  • 18 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 36 15. Life on land
  • 17 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 17 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Lihao

China

5

Amazing experience. Although Paul is not very fluent in English, he is really approachable and friendly. We had a nice time together. The duty isn't too heavy, starting approximately at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The duty varies, depending on what the host is about to do. As a reference, I collected wood, polished and painted the trunks and did many other different small things. They don't have a very clear schedule or timeline. Every day might be different, which is a special experience. For your information, there is a shop in the nearby town, and you can take Paul's E-bike to buy groceries. Thanks!

about 2 months ago

Skye

United Kingdom

5

Such a magical space away in the forest. Paul is intermediate English but super easy going and always finding fun tasks to do. There's lots of games, good food, great music and brilliant company, it's perfect for feeling like you're giving back to Mother Nature. New projects and ideas flourish everyday, I felt supported to contribute and inspired by the pure intentions all around. I would highly recommended this experience to anyone who enjoys nature, independence and creative expression. There is so much to be discovered, created and respected here. I will cherish the memories made here 💛

about 2 months ago


Paul replied

Thank you for your brilliant and flattering testimonial.

Camilla

Italy

5

My time with Paul was short but memorable, he's a great man, kind, funny and generous. He welcomed me in his place and I felt like home every day. The project is located on a beautiful lake where I could kayak every day, and the forest is very spectacular. We had a great time together, cooking our meals together as a family 🥰 The tasks are very variable, it depends on what's needed, could be painting, collecting wood, DIY, gardening 👩‍🌾 Thank you Paul I really had a great time with you ☺️

2 months ago


Paul replied

Thank you Camilla, it was a nice time with you.

Manon

France

5

My experience was very nice with Paul and the other people who collaborate in the project, also with the other volonteers. Everyone was lovely and kind. You have to be independent and also look around and ask to see how you can help too, it's nice. You alway can find something to do. Just sometimes the organization have to improve a little bit. And be around nature and having the lake and river war amazing. Thanks for this very nice experience

3 months ago

Asaph

Israel

4

I had a nice time at the project, Paul is very welcoming and made sure I was comfortable. I had a chance to do many different things, from splitting logs, to gardening to construction. The woods around the lake are beautiful and are great for walking around after a day's work.

4 months ago

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