photo credit: Photo by David Mark
Volunteer Opportunity: Earthship Building & Sustainable Living 🏡
Where? Near Futurity, Colorado at the Hacienda Hughes Earthship Haven.
Duration: May 15 to December 1, 2023.
Tasks Involved:
- 🌱 Gardening and permaculture initiatives.
- 🛠 Building with sustainable materials like tires and bottles.
- 🎨 Creative arts and crafts, including mosaic tiling.
- 🌿 Developing aquaponics and water filtration systems.
- 🔨 General building, cleaning, and maintenance tasks.
Host Type: Private/Individual/Family.
Looking for Help With:
- Building 🛠
- Cleaning 🧹
- Farming/Gardening 🌿🐄
- General Help 💁♀️
Community Mission: Work, eat, have fun, enjoy life, sleep, and repeat! 🎯
Volunteers:
- All ages welcome, including seniors and minors. 💪
- Groups of volunteers can be accommodated. 🎎
Volunteer Schedule:
- Help needed from May 15 through December 1, 2023.
- 4-5 hours of help per day, 5 days a week.
Accommodation & Food:
- Included 🏠🍜
- Options: Dorm/shared rooms, private rooms, or tent camping.
- Community kitchen participation expected.
- Vegetarian options available for all meals. 🥗🥤
Additional Info:
- No fees, but a new truck would be appreciated if you have millions! 🆓🔍
- Cannot assist with Visa/invitation letters. 🛂❌
- Bring gloves, sunglasses, a sun hat, and clothing for manual work.
Volunteers’ Benefits:
- Comprehensive learning about Earthship design.
- Access to an extensive library with over 10,000 books. 📚
- Experience in a variety of sustainable living practices.
Free Time Activities:
- Hiking, reading, board games, and enjoying the scenic views. 🚴🚣🦒
- Opportunities for river rafting and visiting hot springs (personal expenses).
- Weekly trips to the nearby town of Buena Vista.
