Eco Village Shawnigan Lake, Canada

5.0
(18 reviews)18

Builder / Handyman position: carpentry and any trades experience

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14 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Learn about sustainability
14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Expand your environmental consciousness
14 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
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.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
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

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 Parties
Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
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!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Free Parties
Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Yoga classes
Take free yoga classes at our place.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Certificate
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Natural building program! Any trades experience an asset, some is farm related maintenance and repair, and lots of great artist building projects as well. Cob builders, stone, timbermen, electricians, plumbers etc....

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Over 18 years old
  • 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

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Village

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 14 Learning about sustainability
  • 14 Developing environmental awareness
  • 13 Get in touch with nature
  • 13 Meeting locals
  • 12 Meeting international travelers
  • 12 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

Chile

5

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!

about 1 month 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 ~

Philippines

5

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.

about 1 month 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!

United Kingdom

5

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!

2 months 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 :)

Venezuela

5

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.

2 months 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 :)

Mexico

5

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

2 months 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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