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Tipi or teepee – This section features volunteer opportunities or articles that are related to (living in a) teepee or (learning) how to build one. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to read the articles/projects. Help us expand this section by writing an article or submitting your volunteer project.

Tipi, tepee or teepee?

A tipi (also referred to as a teepee or tepee) is a conical tent originally made from skins, birch bark or cloth, and made famous by Native Americans of the northern Great Plains of the United States of America. The word tipi entered English from the Lakota language.

What is a tipi and where does it come from?

The tipi is mistakenly considered to be the typical dwelling of all American Indians. Native Americans generally use another type of dwelling called the wigwam, while the tipi is mostly used by tribes on the Great Plains. The simplicity of assembly certainly makes it an ideal dwelling for those who, from time to time, want to or need to move perhaps an entire village.

More features of a tipi

The tipi is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It has an opening at the tip to allow fresh air to circulate and acts as a chimney that allows to lit a fire in the centre of the tent. Some may also have a rainwater collection system.

Build a tipi

Today the teepee is mostly used for gatherings or for tourist entertainment purposes. Want to try building a tipi? Find out how here. Or apply as a volunteer in any of the volunteering opportunities you can read below.

Similar alternative accommodations are:

Treehouses, minibuses converted into five-star caravans, and yurt! Also, visit the Glamping section.

How to use this page

Click on the announcements that interest you the most. Check the date of the publication (some opportunities might be already expired). If the announcement is still valid, look for the ‘contact details’ section. It is usually at the end of the project description. In that section, you can find free ways to get in touch with the hosting organization (website, e-mail, phone numbers, application form). Send the host a message and wait for a reply.

Note

You may not always receive an answer from the hosts, for several reasons. Sometimes hosts live in very remote areas with a scarce internet connection or wifi. Sometimes volunteers messages are too many, so the hosts won’t always be able to reply to all of the emails. For more information, please read our FAQ.

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Tipi –  Articles & volunteer projects

This page is new! It will only show 12-15 articles per page. Click on “older posts” to see more. Do you have a volunteer project related to tepee accommodations? Feel free to add your listing!