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Eco Village Shawnigan Lake, Canada
This is your opportunity to actively participating in a meaningful contribution to OUR community
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Administration
- Help with booking systems and payments.
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 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!
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- Language lessons
- Take free language classes at our place.
- Permaculture Course
- Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
At our ecovillage we provide volunteers with a positive, educational experience. Our volunteer program seeks to build public awareness of the concept of sustainability and the Ecovillage movement. We are looking for good people in winter months to help with carpentry/woodworking/infrastructure repair, cleaning common areas, gardening in the greenhouses, working with animals, and, if you are long-term volunteer, to join our admin team.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate 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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21 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Eco Village
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 17 Learning about sustainability
- 17 Developing environmental awareness
- 16 Get in touch with nature
- 16 Meeting locals
- 15 Meeting international travelers
- 15 Immersing in the local culture
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 15 6. Clean water and sanitation
- 15 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
- 14 2. Zero hunger
Consuelo
Chile
For sure one of the best experience of my life. I wosh incould stay more timWithout a doubt, one of the most beautiful experiences of my life. I wish I could stay longer! I was able to meet fantastic people (locals and volunteers from all over the world), participate in gatherings, ceremonies, permaculture events, and much more. This place's connection to the land, its people, and our ancestors is powerful. Uuff! My heart is full of love. Brandy and her family are beautiful beings of light, full of wisdom and love to share. Thank you for everything, i'll be back! Hych'ka!
1 day ago
Flor
Panama
I felt like home!! Practicing taking care of the people, the animals, the environment it was an amazing experience. I had an awesome experience, everyone makes me feel so grateful and the place had develop a real intentional community base on co-designing every day. I'm so sad it's already over, I wish I knew I was going to enjoyed so much so I could go there earlier and longer. This placehas a reserved special place in my heart.
20 days ago
OUR replied
You have touched OUR Ecovillage's hearts and land in a most incredible way Flor. You were home to us as well -- and you are as family! Everything you have brought to us has been with care and kindness....your respect and thoughtful ways have been so good for us all :)
Jasmin
Germany
I had a fantastic stay at OUR the eco village. Brandy, Trent, and their daughter Freya, passionate volunteers themselves, showed me how a project can thrive for decades through constant innovation. Their enthusiasm inspired me to embrace this lifestyle and learn a lot about sustainability. The community is incredible, the nature breathtaking and the animals adorable (I especially loved the dogs), and the beautifully crafted buildings add to the charm. The people here have big hearts and an even greater sense of community —you'll probably want to stay longer than planned, trust me ;) Thank you :)
24 days ago
OUR replied
Soo grateful to have met you Jasmi!! You have brought fun, laughter and leadership to OUR team. You put your mind and whole being into taking on whatever you might choose to, and your determination and care for all you contribute has you become such an amazing part of OUR Ecovillage's team and any next hosts will be so lucky to have you with them!! We wish you so much luck with all you do in the world next and always -- and really hope you return to check in one day. You changed OUR world!!!
Joaquín
Chile
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!
4 months 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 ~
Gessa
Philippines
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.
4 months 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!
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