Help on a non-profit sustainable community in Hawaii, USA

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  Description

  We are a small non profit organic-farm and sustainable community on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. We have a lot to offer as far as cultural exchange and sharing our Offgrid sustainable lifestyle. We are a family of 5 with children ranging from 1-15 years old, we have one permanent work trade community member and 4 other community residents that help in various capacities around the farm. Our focus is on education in organic farming with sustainable practices. We specialize in Hawaiian tropical fruit.
  Our farm is located 25 minutes from Haleiwa , pressed into the majestic mountainous of Mt. Kaala in Mokuleia. We are a mile and half across from the beach.
  We love gathering for group dinners, full moon drum circle fires, small farm concerts, and group beach trips. We are family oriented and love showing new members of our community why we love our simple life close to nature and the best parts of our beautiful island. Living in such a culturally rich and unique location such as Hawaii, allows for constant hands on learning : about the history , the people, and the multiple Asian cultures that blend to make Hawaii what it is today. There is an additional subculture of small organic farms out here as well.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House sitting
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Weekly group dinner where we each take turns sharing our cultural meals.
  Full moon drum circle and fire where we share songs and chants from various teachings.
  Skills: construction skills, nursery work, organic farming, animal husbandry, communication and community building , family life, sustainability energy usage, cooking and practical life skills, living in tune with nature and others.
  We hope to share our life style and learn from our guests in turn about their lifestyle, culture, new food dishes to cook, new ideas, grow, learn, and expand our worldviews together.

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  Registered charity

  This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

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  Help

  25 hours a week of household and farm chores: animal care: sheep, goats, chickens, pigs, ducks, dogs, cats, homesteading projects, weeding, light cleaning. Projects and daily tasks are mostly group work and all skills will be taught at the beginning of the day, and we work along side of you.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  We speak English and are happy to help others learn and practice their English speaking skills in practical applied learning. We are patient and happy to work with any level.
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  Accommodation

  We have a bus with tent and camper with bed. Comfortable but rustic camping accommodations: outdoor hot shower, biogas compostable toilet, outdoor covered kitchen space. We can accommodate 2 people or 1 couple plus 1 person.
  The farm offers available produce which can be Kalo, cassava, bananas, papayas, greens, or other seasonal vegetables/fruit. Rice, dried beans and oats.
  You are responsible for preparing your meals aside from the weekly group dinner that we cook together. We love to learn new recipes and share cultural foods from around the world! We welcome your input and favorite family dishes! We always try to make the dinner from something grown from the land.
  You may have enough with just farm produce and staples, but be prepared to buy any additional food items that you prefer to make yourself more comfortable.

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  What else ...

  Goodvibes only. We ask for positive attitude and showing up on time for work. We have a no alcohol or substance policy. These are our expectations: show up for work on time with a positive attitude, ready to do whatever the task is for the day, sober and helpful. Clean up after yourself and be accountable for your actions.
  We are a family farm with young children as well as young adults that love to have fun, gather, and connect, but seek a higher vibration in doing so. If it is not a good fit, and our policies are not able to be abided by, we kindly ask people to make other arrangements.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Must be available for the scheduled work day during the hours the group is working. Please arrange your other work outside of the workday hours. We have starlink, but you might need your own hotspot depending on your needs.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Cleared space near the camping facilities .

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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