Volunteer on a permaculture farm in Hawaii, USA

Set in the beautiful nature of Hawaii, this farm experience lets you live and learn in a real permaculture setting. You will help out on a well-established food forest and organic farm while learning useful skills like growing food and caring for the land. The work is active and hands-on, and you will be part of a small, friendly community. In your free time, you can enjoy nearby beaches, ocean activities, and relaxing options like yoga. It is a great chance for open-minded, hardworking people who want to try something different and learn new things. If you are ready for a simple, meaningful adventure, this could be a great fit for you.

About the work exchange program

Words from your host:

“Thank you for considering our farm!

Our farm consists of two separate growing sites: a one acre Permaculture mini-farm (homesite) which is a thirty year old working Permaculture system/ Food Forest with many fruit trees chickens, fish pond some veg crops and a separate three acre organic production/training farm, orchard on 200 acres which also incorporates Permaculture planning principles.

Host took the Permaculture Design Course (PDC) in 1993, has thirty years of practical experience and is also a Permaculture teacher and practitioner.

Nearby activities include: beaches, marine life sanctuary, horse riding, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, surfing, hiking, mountain biking, massage therapy & yoga classes available in the surrounding community.

We are looking for:

• hard working, open minded persons that can dig holes, chop, plant, pull weeds, harvest product, shovel mulch/compost, use a machete, sickle knife, hoe, rake, shovel and weed wacker and perform other duties as needed.
• Persons with food preparation, customer service and mechanical skills are highly regarded.
• Must be in good physical condition and able to lift at least 30 Ibs.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and be accustomed to or willing to work hard in very hot/dry and or very wet/cool weather and with bugs.

Helping hours are typically mornings Tuesday thru Saturday until 1:00pm, roughly 30 hours per week.
Volunteers also participate in weekly community farm stand.

Accommodations are two small cottages, outdoor shower, compost toilet, and access to main outdoor kitchen with wi-fi, also laundry (no dryer). Apprentice will learn all aspects of organic growing in Hawaii, as well as food preparation and Permaculture practices, aquaculture, fowl, agro-forestry well as an introduction to Polynesian food and other useful/ medicinal plants and their uses.

We can accommodate up to four people at one time. One month minimum stay. Longer term preferred. Access to all produce onsite, laundry, (washer only) and use of wireless internet. Basic foodstuffs are provided, including produce from the farm, no meat or dairy provided but volunteers are welcome to consume them at their expense. CV / resume, with at least two work references and completed application are required for consideration. We prefer stays 2 to 3 months.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration!

Activities: Community outreach, Cooking, Planting, Pruning, Seeding / transplanting, Weeding
Area of our property: total of 4 acres at two different locations

Organic/biological methods used on the property:

• low till, carbon sequestration
• bio-Char
• crop rotation
• companion planting
• guild development
• permaculture design/system maintenance.

Methodologies:

• Biological pest control, Composting, Ecological farming, Permaculture, Without chemicals or pesticides

Animals:

• Cats, Chickens / poultry, Fish

Products made:

• Berries, Coffee, Compost, Flowers, Medicinals, Seeds, Tropical fruit, Vegetables

What is provided: Room and board. Access to all produce onsite, laundry, (washer only) and use of wireless internet. Basic foodstuffs are provided, including produce from the farm, no meat or dairy provided but volunteers are welcome to consume them at their expense.”

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