Join our family and gain hands-on experience in natural building in Gonen, Israel

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  Description

  We are Maayan and Chen and we have 3 hilarious children. We are nature and environment people. I work as a Tour Guide and Chen works with seniors in the community.
  We are building our dream house 🏠 on the beautiful north of Israel on a Kibutz called Gonen only 5 min away from a dip in the Jordan river and hundreds of other beautiful spots all around us.
  We are building our house from natural materials. Mainly rammed Earth and hemp crates. Also we will be using natural clay and lime plasters. We have an incredible team of construction experts and natural building.
  We are looking for committed volunteers that want to join the team.
  Starting October 11th.
  This is an amazing opportunity for people to gain hands-on experience in natural building.
  Also an opportunity to learn or practice Hebrew while working with a mixed team.
  We have an apartment available for the workers and of course food is on us.
  If you are committed we can also talk about more compensation.
  We are really excited to see who has the calling to join us.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  DIY and building projects
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We and the kids are native English and Hebrew speakers. We are both licensed and well practiced tour guides and educators. Weekends are always in nature.
  An opportunity to work with a team of professionals a natural building.
  We really feel like there's a lot to gain.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  As the building moves forward we will need different things.
  In October rammed Earth construction
  In November building with hemp
  In December lime plastering
  After that clay plaster, building a mass rocket stove and more.
  
  You don't need prior experience, as we will have a professional team leading the work and teaching those who arrive.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Hebrew: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We love languages. Our 11-year-olds is especially interested in German and Nordic languages. I'm always happy to practice my Spanish and Arabic
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  Accommodation

  We have an Independent apartment available for workaways that is adjacent to ours.
  Our community is quiet and peaceful and is located in the most beautiful part of Israel.
  The apartment has an equipped kitchen but you are more than welcome to eat on our table with our family.

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  What else ...

  As tour guides we have a million ideas of where to send you during your time off. Tell us what you like we'll tell you where to go

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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

  We have a good stable internet connection. As an independent tour guide when I'm not in the field I'm at home and often online

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  4-5 hours a day