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Help maintain an eco-village in the stunning desert! Volunteers will help care for resort guests and have a unique eco-experience.
Program Highlights:
Your Schedule at a Glance (Minimum two-week commitment):
Arrival Day, Sunday: Arrive at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV). Volunteers will make their own way to their hostel accommodations in Tel Aviv. Orientation, including a walking tour of Tel Aviv, is provided on this day.
Day 2, Monday: Volunteers will travel by bus from Tel Aviv to the eco-village (bus ticket included in program cost). Volunteers will be picked up and taken to the reserve for an introduction and orientation to the village and program.
Days 3-4, Wednesday-Thursday: Rewarding volunteer work at the eco-village. Volunteer tasks include preparing guest cabins, gardening, assisting with preparation of meals and renovating mud structures, when needed.
Days 5-6, Friday-Saturday: All volunteers have Fridays and Saturdays off to rest or explore.
Day 7, Sunday: Continuation of volunteer work at the eco-village.
Remaining Weeks: The remaining weeks will follow the schedule of working Sunday-Thursday and having Fridays and Saturdays free. Departures are on a Monday.
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What’s Included
What’s not Included
Flights, travel health insurance, round trip airport transfer to Tel Aviv and back from the project (budget around $40), personal expenses, visa (if applicable).
Located in the heart of the Negev desert is this eco-friendly village. The resort has an uninterrupted view of the Arava desert landscape: to the west is Wadi Tzofar with its overhanging cliffs and to the east are the red mountains of Edom, Jordan. The landscape of the region was formed by earth movements along the great Syrian-African rift valley and then by the effects of sun, wind, and water over millions of years. Nature has a powerful presence here, radiating both strength and tranquility. Comfortable transportation by bus on the Arava road will take you to Eilat, the Dead Sea, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.
This unique eco-lodge resort is built completely by hand and from mud and local materials. The resort was created by a young family to fulfill the principles of simplistic living and close contact to the earth. Guests from around the world and within Israel, enjoy this stunning place while learning about and experiencing sustainable living.
After 10 years of hard work to build the resort, help is now needed with the hospitality aspect of caring for the guests. There is a team of three, young Israelis who would love to have your company and help, mostly with cleaning and cooking for our guests. From time to time, there is also mud work to be done, such as creating decorative sculptures, renovating existing structures or building new benches, etc.
Orientation (included): Orientation will take place in Tel Aviv on Sunday upon arrival.
During your time in the eco-village, you will work closely with staff to care for resort guests. You work may include:
A typical day: Volunteers are expected to work 6-7 hours per day / 5 days per week. Work usually finishes around 7pm. You will be able to gaze at the stars during the evening and chat around the campfire.
Holidays: Please note that the months of September and October contain several holidays that may affect your trip. Please speak with your placement coordinator for details.
Please take note of this project’s minimum requirements:
You should note that the project is located in an isolated part of the desert, so most contact is with other volunteers and a few travelers in the area. You should be an independent person who enjoys the quiet and beauty of nature.
Additionally, please note that the desert climate is very extreme and you will need to cope with wind, dust and heat. During the summer months, the temperature and environment can get quite harsh.
After work hours, volunteers can enjoy this unique desert region, relax by the eco-pool, and just chill out under the stars.
You can also join yoga lessons once a week at the resort.
You will have two days off per week to explore other regions of Israel. Hiking in the desert nearby is beautiful, and comfortable transportation by bus will take you to the Red Sea in Eilat, the Dead Sea and Ramon Crator, all within 1-2 hours.
Check out a list of tours you can join for an additional fee, here.
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