Help us build an agricultural retreat and enjoy beautiful Iloilo!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 13 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 nature: 13 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

22h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

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.

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

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

We are converting our vegan organic farm to host guests and activities and we need your help. If you love working with the earth, then this is a match! Plant projects include fruit tree & bamboo propagation, transplanting, and irrigation. Build projects include nursery expansion, bamboo cottages, rainwater collection, and community space. You will be trained to work with tools and techniques at your skill level and under our supervision.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Be from outside Philippines

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

12. Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

13. Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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14 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

13 Get in touch with nature
13 Meeting locals
13 Immersing in the local culture
11 Learning about sustainability
11 Meeting international travelers
10 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

11 12. Responsible consumption and production
10 15. Life on land
3 13. Climate action

Tess

United Kingdom

For me, the best elements of this role were the environment and awesome natural beauty of the region, the warmth and hospitality of the family and local people, and the highly physical nature of the work required. It wasn't perfect, but I respect the willingness of Toto to confront, discuss & resolve to his best ability any issues, regardless of complexity. Any volunteers should be prepared for early starts, long & hot hours, and be flexible and open-minded. You are rewarded with Mama G's DELICIOUS (!!!) food, Papa Rick's brilliant stories, and enough free time to explore Iloilo 👍🏽 enjoy it!

21 days ago

Zippy

United Kingdom

The experience at the farm was all around amazing. The work on the bamboo farm was very physical but rewarding and fun !! Toto was understanding and caring with everyone's need and wants. This made it feel like a home. Moma Gloria's cooking was very tasty and all her food is fresh !! She cooks from her heart and love for sharing her food. The accommodation was really good the beds were very comfortable and all the rooms had their own bathroom. I would recommend this to anyone that is looking to learn about bamboo and have a lovely family and home looking after you :)

29 days ago

Matty

United Kingdom

Toto and the his Family are so accommodating and they are so lovely. The Meals are 10/10 The work is very rewarding but is very physical, I loved working in the garden and planting the bamboo The accommodation is very nice, the rooms are a good size and have En-suits Would really recommend if you are up for some farming and gardening 10/10

29 days ago

Andrea

Italy

The experience at the project farm is a really good way to learn about sustainability and farming, I learned a lot about bamboo and other tropical plants, the work is really chill and always with safety equipment. The ospitally I received is unmatched, from Toto to Mama Gloria and Papa Rick I always felt like part of the family, a big compliment to Mama Gloria for the commitment to cook always really good food for us ; the accomodation is nice with perfect bed, perfect bathroom and also hot water. The experience at the farm taught me a lot and I made good friends, I would definitely do it again

about 1 month ago

Henrik Wehn

Norway

I had a good time during my short stay at the project, and gained a lot of new experiences. Escalantera is a small village located in a stunning environment. Toto and his family welcomed me into their home, they were friendly and accommodating. If you would like to experience what the countryside of the Philippines is like, learn about bamboo cultivation and processing, or if you enjoy spending your afternoon at the beach (after work or during the weekend) I would highly recommend volunteering at the project.

about 2 months ago

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