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Min stay requested: 1 week or less
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Hello!
I am Ongi, and I’ve recently moved to a beautiful village in Wanju to start a new chapter. While I previously started an eco-community with a group of friends in Gangwon Province, I am now focusing on building my own Tiny Strawbale House here in Wanju with my family and occasional visits from supportive colleagues.
We are looking for enthusiastic Workawayers to join our journey of sustainable living and natural building!
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🏠 THE PROJECT: Strawbale House Construction
We are currently in the most hands-on phase of our strawbale house. If you are interested in eco-friendly architecture or a "rustic" DIY life, this is the perfect project for you.
Current Tasks: interior finishing, building a wooden deck, and general site organization.
Who we need: People who enjoy physical tasks and are curious about natural materials.
Our Team: You will mainly work with me (Ongi) and my father. Sometimes my colleagues join us to help out with bigger tasks!
* MAIN HELP
Natural Building: Helping with the strawbale house finishing (plastering, carpentry).
Garden & Land: Small-scale permaculture gardening, weeding, and harvesting.
Eco-Networking: Helping with occasional events for people interested in rural and ecological lifestyles.
The maximum stay is 2 weeks. We usually start with a one-week trial period, and then we can discuss staying longer. Short-term stays are also welcome!
-- Please contact us only if you are 23 or older.--
* VERY WELCOME SKILLS:
- Carpentry, house building, architecture
- Alternative technology
- Permaculture design and farming
please message us include this!
- available date ( minimum 3 days )
- from where you would come here
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
Light maintenance
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Interests
Van life
Culture
Architecture
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Fitness
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Camping
Beach
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
- Language exchange
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Help
We have a range of exciting and rewarding help opportunities for you to get involved in during your stay with us.
** help needed **
tiny things about interior. If you are interested in eco-friendly architecture and natural building, you are more than welcome! No previous experience is needed – we are happy to learn and work together.
** Routine tasks **
Maintaining permaculture gardens: Tasks include seeding, weeding, making composts, harvesting, and storing. -
Languages spoken
Korean: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
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Accommodation
Shared room in the host's house with other workawayers. We provide you blanket, bed sheet and pillow.
- Bathroom : shared with hosts and other workerwayers.
- Kitchen : shared with hosts and other workerwayers.
For those who prefer to camp, we have a front and back yard available for camping with your own tent.
food : lunch and dinner is provided(cook together), and breakfast is self service(basic ingredient is provided)
Workawayers also would be part of preparing food and cleaning the dishes.
Dietary Note: Please note that we are no longer a strictly vegan household. We cannot provide 100% vegan meals, so please take this into consideration if you have strict dietary requirements. -
What else ...
Around Our Village
1. Moaksan Mountain (모악산) Our village is located right near Moaksan Mountain, a very famous hiking destination in this region. If you love nature and hiking, you will enjoy the beautiful trails and stunning views. It's one of the most beloved spots for locals and tourists alike.
2. The Hub of Local Food Wanju is the birthplace of the "Local Food" movement in Korea. We are famous nationwide for our fresh, high-quality local food markets. You can easily find healthy, seasonal ingredients grown by local farmers. It’s a paradise for those who care about sustainable eating!
3.The main village center is just a 15-minute walk away. There, you can find everything you need:
- Convenience stores & Supermarkets
- Public Library
- Cafes and small restaurants
* Transport
How to get to our place
To get to our village, you first need to arrive at Jeonju City. These are the nearest major transportation hubs to our place:
Jeonju Train Station (전주역): Best if you are coming by KTX or train. -
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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Space for parking camper vans
We have space for parking campervans
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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I wasn't sure how long I would stay, but each day felt like I was home, so it ended up being two weeks that felt like a life. It's hard to put it into words - I have been travelling for two years now and I often meet nice people, kind people, fun people, even … read more
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I wasn't sure how long I would stay, but each day felt like I was home, so it ended up being two weeks that felt like a life. It's hard to put it into words - I have been travelling for two years now and I often meet nice people, kind people, fun people, even … read more
They always … read more
They work so hard in their project, and are so determined it is inspiring and … read more
