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I'm Robert, I have a background in engineering and love travelling, languages & natural living.
I'm building an Eco-village in the beautiful Lebanon mountains within a larger tourist resort to allow visitors to live, learn, grow and build in a more sustainable way.
During 2023 we plan to construct 3 buildings using local, natural or recycled materials (mainly Straw Bale and Wattle & Daub) and set-up a Community Garden and Farmers Market. More details below...
Come join us to learn and build together!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'll be helping alongside locals and other volunteers, learning Natural Building techniques and the Lebanese / Syrian culture and language.
Help
We want volunteers who have an interest in Natural Building. Who want to learn and physically help build with us. Previous experience is a bonus (carpentry, general construction, earth or stone works, sculpture).
SPECIFICALLY:
Jan - Apr 2023
CONFERENCE CENTRE - foundations, straw bale / earth plaster walls, earth floor, windows / doors, bathroom + kitchenette, fittings and creative touches
GARDEN - Spring planting
May - Sept 2023
GARDEN - Make pond, build vege kitchen phase 1 (thatched roof shade structure), Community outreach
DISTILLERY- Make wattle and daub structure for processing aromatics and grapes
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Arabic: Intermediate
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I speak English, French, Spanish (rusty) and conversational Arabic. I'd love to help anyone interested in learning levantine Arabic
Accommodation
You'll stay in our Big Blue Dormitory tent or (if you can bring one) in your own tent. Cooking and bathroom facilities are provided (along with a food allowance). There's WiFi.
MINIMUM STAY 1 WEEK, preferably 1 month or more
The site is on the side of a mountain in a beautiful part of Lebanon. The town of Zahle, with restaurants, shops and bars on one side, open nature and mountains to the other side.
What else ...
Many opportunities to explore the country and culture. There are many ancient ruins within a 30 min drive (Baalbek, Niha, Anjar).
Various volunteers came from around Europe in 2021 & 2022 and it was all very easy and quick (regarding Covid procedures).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Anything can be discussed. Friendly dogs welcome
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Robert is a great host who knows about volunteering and creating an amazing environment to enjoy the time in the valley. In particular, playing… read more
Les activités de construction sont très variées, travailler avec la matière comme la terre a quelques chose de reposant et de méditatif. La passion et l'enthousiasme de Robert pour son travail sont très communicatifs. L'équipe de "volon-terre" avec laquelle j'ai eu… read more
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Robert is a great host who knows about volunteering and creating an amazing environment to enjoy the time in the valley. In particular, playing… read more
Les activités de construction sont très variées, travailler avec la matière comme la terre a quelques chose de reposant et de méditatif. La passion et l'enthousiasme de Robert pour son travail sont très communicatifs. L'équipe de "volon-terre" avec laquelle j'ai eu… read more
