Do you love the forest? Come help us and enjoy Oregon, USA!

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 4 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
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.

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

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-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.

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.

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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

Removing downed trees to decrease fire danger in our old growth forest. Moving rotted logs to create an area in the woods for classes. Moving plants that are on the trails. Planting an orchard and garden and tapping our bigleaf maple trees to make syrup for the first time. Your schedule is your own as long as the hours get done. Basic household tasks are not considered exchange hours and are shared among all living here.

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Requirements

Fluent 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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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 3. Good health and well-being
4 15. Life on land
2 13. Climate action

Claire

United States

The home was a wonderful experience I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to get away. Everyday I was learning something new in front of a stunning backdrop of the surrounding forest. It was so satisfying to be able to step back from a project and see exactly how far you've come, and even more satisfying to come in after a long day outside and enjoy some of Arehn's delicious cooking. Everybody was so welcoming, including their lovely dog and cat. the home is an experience I will treasure forever. :)

about 1 month ago

Pranav

India

The home gave me a memory I will cherish forever. I really liked being in the forest and working with such wonderful people. Learning from them, I grew a little everyday. The house and people are ever welcoming and warm, and can you an experience of a lifetime. So if you need a story to share, the home is where you can live it.

about 2 months ago

Alan

Mexico

My stay with Arehn and Jim at the home was a fantastic experience. I learned so much about building, the forest and myself. Coming from the desert living in an Oregon forest was something like I could've never imagined, I even played in the snow for the first time. Arehn's and Jim were super nice and helpful, they taught me something new every day and they helped me when I needed anything at all. I will miss everyone (especially Kelda and Sal) but hopefully we will meet again.

about 2 months ago

Gabriel

United States

Working in the forest has been delightful. Arehn and Jim are genuinely nice hosts, adding to the positive experience. Their kindness and camaraderie make the tasks enjoyable, fostering a great teamwork atmosphere.

3 months ago

Carmen

United States

My experience at the home was amazing. Jim and Arehn made me feel right at home. They are easy to get along with and the work was fun! I learned about the Oregon forests during my stay, and I got to try many different jobs and learn quite a few new skills. The meals we had together were great, and so was the room I stayed in. I would absolutely recommend this experience!

4 months ago

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