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Volunteer Opportunity: Earthship Building & Sustainable Living ๐ก
Where? Near Futurity, Colorado at the Hacienda Hughes Earthship Haven.
Duration: May 15 to December 1, 2023.
Tasks Involved:
- ๐ฑ Gardening and permaculture initiatives.
- ๐ Building with sustainable materials like tires and bottles.
- ๐จ Creative arts and crafts, including mosaic tiling.
- ๐ฟ Developing aquaponics and water filtration systems.
- ๐จ General building, cleaning, and maintenance tasks.
Host Type: Private/Individual/Family.
Looking for Help With:
- Building ๐
- Cleaning ๐งน
- Farming/Gardening ๐ฟ๐
- General Help ๐โโ๏ธ
Community Mission: Work, eat, have fun, enjoy life, sleep, and repeat! ๐ฏ
Volunteers:
- All ages welcome, including seniors and minors. ๐ช
- Groups of volunteers can be accommodated. ๐
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 ๐ ๐
- Options: Dorm/shared rooms, private rooms, or tent camping.
- Community kitchen participation expected.
- Vegetarian options available for all meals. ๐ฅ๐ฅค
Additional Info:
- No fees, but a new truck would be appreciated if you have millions! ๐๐
- Cannot assist with Visa/invitation letters. ๐โ
- Bring gloves, sunglasses, a sun hat, and clothing for manual work.
Volunteersโ Benefits:
- Comprehensive learning about Earthship design.
- Access to an extensive library with over 10,000 books. ๐
- Experience in a variety of sustainable living practices.
Free Time Activities:
- Hiking, reading, board games, and enjoying the scenic views. ๐ด๐ฃ๐ฆ
- Opportunities for river rafting and visiting hot springs (personal expenses).
- Weekly trips to the nearby town of Buena Vista.
Volunteer at Hacienda Hughes Earthship Haven in the USA ๐บ๐ธ
