Work exchange opportunity at an eco-friendly, organic farm near Mumbai

India work exchange program at a permaculture farm

Natutarian Farm is an off-grid permaculture experience center situated on the foothills near Karjat Town in Raigad District, approximately 50 miles from Mumbai, Maharashtra. It offers a peaceful, natural setting surrounded by lush greenery, adjacent to a protected forest. The location boasts a stunning 270-degree view of picturesque hills, seasonal cascading waterfalls, and a nearby freshwater river. Natutarian Farm is looking for nature enthusiasts, with a variety of skill-sets, who will work with nature to help us with plantation, farming, carpentry, natural building and more, and contribute to achieve self-sustainability, while learning and enjoying in the process and building their credentials.

About the work exchange, volunteering program

Established about 4 years ago, the Natutarian Farm features a well-maintained and expanding permaculture food forest, along with a house, huts, and solid supporting infrastructure, including solar power, overhead tanks, water management systems, vegetable beds, plantations, a garden, a functional outdoor café, comfortable accommodations, and friendly farm animals for companionship.

The farm is seeking like-minded nature enthusiasts with diverse skills who are eager to collaborate with nature in areas such as plantation, farming, carpentry, natural building, and more.

Projects, skill sets

  • Farming & gardening the permaculture way.
  • Carpentry / bamboo working.
  • Natural building (sustainable architects).
  • Photographers & videographers.
  • Art projects
  • Content creation / social media management.
  • General maintenance & housekeeping.

What’s in it for You?

  • Free accommodation and plant-based meals.

Work exchangers will be provided with uncooked foodgrains and farm grown / locally grown vegetables / fruits as per availability, and cooking equipment equivalent to two to three meals a day per individual. Volunteers will have to cook food for themselves. However, the hosts also cook and share cooked meal with the volunteers sometimes during lunch hours.

Separate accommodation for male and female work exchangers. This will be in the nicely made wood and metal hut, tents, or at the farmhouse, basis availability. If there is a couple, the couple can be given the same room to share.
Mattresses, pillows, quilts, and mosquito nets could also be provided, if needed. However, you could also carry your own sleeping bags, pillows etc.

How to get there?

Karjat is well-connected with the towns of Mumbai and Pune, by bus, train and road. Reaching the Natutarian Farm takes about 20 minutes from Karjat Town, which is well connected to Mumbai and Pune through main highways and well-maintained roads. From the station or Karjat Town, one can easily get a shared/ private auto rickshaw, depending on availability and convenience, till the Natutarian Farm, which will take about 20 – 30 minutes to reach.

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Contact

Address: Tata Power Road, Natutarian Farmstead, Via, near Humgaon, next to Vaijnath
Karjat, Maharashtra 410201
India

Phone: +917045004600

Contact host directly: https://natutarian.com

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