Permaculture project West District, Taiwan

4.5
(8 reviews)8

🌱 Eco-Farming & Experience Taiwanese Culture 🍡

Help a sustainable project
4 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 the locals
7 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
7 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

4h

Hours per day
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Discounts on Tours
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

Mornings are free to relax, explore the city, or join a tea ceremony 🍡 with new friends. Around 12:30 PM we head to the farm for about 4 hours of volunteering. Afterward, we cook and share dinner together πŸ₯’β€” sometimes from local food stands! You’ll discover tea culture, farm life, and unique cultural exchanges in beautiful Chiayi.

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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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8 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Permaculture Project

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Learning about sustainability
  • 4 Meeting international travelers
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 2 4. Quality education
  • 2 11. Sustainable cities and communities
Mor

Croatia

5

I had a wonderful experience getting taste of what is like to be in a farmer lifestyle, tasting the local food and learning about Taiwan culture. Thank you so much for everything the project, thought and opened my eyes to a new world

4 months ago

Xiao Ting

Singapore

5

The project is friendly and welcoming host. He showed me around Chiayi and introduced many delicious local foods. I sat in some of the daily morning the project ceremonies with his friends and it offered me a glimpse into local culture. He communicates his expectations clearly in advance to avoid any misunderstanding. Side note is that tasks assigned can vary depending on season and situation (eg no. of ppl), so flexibility and adaptability are important. I'll recommend staying with the project to anyone looking for an authentic cultural exchange.

5 months ago


Steve replied

Thanks for your help. All the best!

Mariel

United States

5

The project has been a wonderful host. The work itself is very manageable β€” he prioritizes breaks and makes expectations clear. We would start most mornings with a the project ceremony, which offered the perfect opportunity to practice my Chinese with his friends and neighbors. He cares deeply about his work and volunteers, making it a very special environment. Feel very lucky to have stumbled into this opportunity. Highly recommend if you want to laugh and sweat a whole lot.

6 months ago


Steve replied

Thank you. Wish you all the bed

Rich

Singapore

5

My time with the project was absolutely memorable. He is very warm and friendly, enlightening me everyday with life stories and local culture. There are 2 sides to every story and I hope every volunteer gives the project a chance before turning down this opportunity because of a few 4 stars experience. the project does the project tours and I get to meet international travellers and learn from them too. the project has been very kind to bring me for sweet pineapples, traditional taiwan desserts, AMAZING local chicken rice, night markets and more. the project understands each volunteer well, caters task to my strengths

6 months ago


Steve replied

Thanks you for your help. Good Luck

Silvia

Spain

5

The project was an excellent host, he was very transparent from the beginning and set the expectations beforehand. Everything went smoothly and we had a lot of fun together! We engaged in construction work tasks and although I did not have a lot of previous experience, he guided me at all times. I'd definitely recommend this volunteering experience to those who are responsible and adaptable, willing to be immersed in the South Taiwanese culture and in somewhat physically-demanding tasks.

8 months ago

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