About the project
GoEco and the Yaar HaFeyot Centre (Fairy Woods Centre) invite international volunteers to join this unique project and to take part in building a regional community centre. The centre will be the focal point for the community to learn about and to become aware of its natural surroundings and sustainable way of living. The project envisions a place that will remind people of nature on all its aspects. The aim is to start building a little “paradise” located in a rare oak forest, the last surviving forest from those which used to cover the landscape of the Holy Land centuries ago. The overall project includes the on- going construction of a stone theatre. The regional community centre will enable the local inhabitants, whether Jew, Arab or Druze, to interact with nature and among themselves. Knowledge of old agricultural methods and the wild life of the bio-region, remembered by the few remaining elderly people, can be passed on to the younger generation, who, for the most part, is completely ignorant of its past traditions. The project hopes to create integrative educational activities for all sectors of the population. As a volunteer, you will gain the opportunity to work on a project of major importance from its inception. You will have the opportunity to learn many different skills in building, land nurturing, grey water systems, stone work, forestry, organic agriculture, and traditional Jewish, Arab and Druze cultures.
Volunteer tasks & contribution
Volunteers will assist in creating permaculture systems, such as: waterhole systems, terrace building, compost toilets, traditional farming, organic gardens, earth building, education programs and many more.
Project dates
The project begins on the first Sunday of each month from the 01 June 2008 – 01 December 2008; a minimum commitment of 4 weeks is required.
Minimum requirements
• Age above 18
• Keen interest in bird conservation and observations
• High level of independence and flexibility
• Full travel and health insurance
• Conversational English
• Physically fit
• Good health
• letter of motivation is required
Place available
4 international volunteers at any given time
Accommodation
As the place is a work in progress, conditions are rather basic. Volunteers will live in field conditions, in basic yet comfortable forest shelters, with outdoor toilets and showers (What can be better than showering under a tree???). There will be an open kitchen with basic provisions and communal meals will be prepared.
Language
French / English
Participation fee
€190
Price includes
• Administration
• Accommodation in tent
• Provisions for cooking food
• Professional training & supervision
Price doesn't include
• Flights to Israel and transportation to project
• You are required to purchase full travel and health insurance
• Personal expenses (i.e. alcohol, clothes, etc…)
Nearest airport
BenGurion Airport, Tel Aviv
Meeting point
First Sunday morning of each month at Haifa Hof HaCarmel Bus Station, full details will be sent upon application
How do I register?
Stage 1: If you would like to join this project, please complete the application form and submit it to GoEco.
Stage 2: Once we receive your application form, GoEco will evaluate your suitability for the project that you have chosen. At the same time, we will check the availability of dates. (When completing your registration form, it is advisable to indicate a second and third choice in case your first choice is fully booked or the dates requested are not available). Once GoEco receives confirmation of your acceptance to the project, we will notify you immediately by email.
Stage 3: Once you have been accepted on a project and we have answered any additional queries that you may have, you will be asked to transfer the participation fee of €190 in order to reserve your place within 7 days. This payment is non-refundable.
Stage 4: After receiving your deposit, GoEco will send you a Disclaimer
form and a Declaration form as well as a file containing all the relevant information about the project, including recommended ways to reach the site. You should return the two forms, duly signed, by mail to our office. Only upon the receipt of these forms, will we be able to complete the registration process.
General note: It is important for you to know that during the registration process and the duration of the project, the GoEco team is always on hand to answer your questions and offer any assistance needed.
