Información de perfil
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Host is looking for help immediately
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Evaluación del anfitrión
100 %
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Last replied
28 abr 2026
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Porcentaje de respuesta
100.0 %
Normalmente responde ≤ 2 dias
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Comentarios
15
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ID verified
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Country info
Medallas (4)
Estancia mínima: Al menos una semana
Detalles
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Descripción
We are a small group of families with homeschooling children, living among rice fields and forests in rural southern Hualien, Taiwan. Our community is in the early stages of developing a Donguri-club and Waldorf-inspired natural education program, rooted in daily life, seasonal rhythms, and close connection with nature.
Life here moves at a human pace, guided by children, weather, and seasons. Much of what we learn comes from simple, repeated work and shared time together. We support one another by noticing what is needed, offering help quietly, and staying open to learning from everyday moments and from each other.
At this stage, we have 3–7 children aged 5–7 years old. Much of their learning takes place outdoors and through hands-on experiences such as planting vegetables, preparing food, simple crafts, music, building small shelters, caring for the land, and free play. Adults support the children mainly through presence, imitation, and consistency.
We welcome volunteers who feel comfortable being patient, observant, and respectful with children. Skills such as cooking, art, music, or rice farming are appreciated, but more important is a willingness to take part in everyday life, help where needed, and learn alongside the children and families. This place suits people who are comfortable being beginners, participating in ordinary daily work, and living closely with others.
From time to time, Waldorf students, teachers, and kindergarten educators from western Taiwan visit to observe and support the program. We also welcome families with children aged 5–7 who resonate with this way of life and may wish to stay for several months or even settle in the area.
Our location is quite rural, so a valid driver’s license is necessary for transportation.
Living & Practical Information
Accommodation: 3 beds dormitory room at a government housing.
Meals: We cook and share breakfast and lunch together as a community.(Cooking time is part of daily life and is not counted as working hours) For dinner, we provide cooking tools and ingredients at the accommodation.
Transportation: bicycles are available. The accommodation is about 30 minutes away by bicycle from our place.
Please note that the road from the accommodation to our place is uphill. If you are very tall and prefer a bigger bicycle, we recommend renting a bicycle in Yuli or an electric bike in Chishang. It usually costs around 150–200 TWD per day. -
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Trabajo de caridad
Proyectos artísticos
Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
Enseñanza
Jardinería básica
Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»
Ayuda en una granja
Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
Cocinar para toda la familia
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Intereses
Cultura
Trabajo de caridad
Vegetariano o vegano
Sostenibilidad
Agricultura
Cuidado de plantas
Música
Dibujo y pintura
Carpintería
Jardinería
Bricolaje y manualidades
Cocina y alimentación
Libros
Arte y diseño
Arquitectura
Animales
Yoga / bienestar
Baile
Acampada
Senderismo
Actividades al aire libre
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Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión
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Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Life here offers an opportunity to experience an eco-friendly way of living — from clothing and daily products to food choices. We also share knowledge and hands-on experience in a variety of natural and alternative health treatments.
Most importantly, volunteers are invited to observe and participate in our approach to raising children, which combines three philosophies: Donguli Club, Waldorf education, and Forest School influences.
By welcoming people from different backgrounds, we hope our children naturally learn about diversity, respect, and different ways of living in the world. -
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
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Ayuda
Support may include a mix of the following, depending on daily and seasonal needs:
1. Children’s Activities
Supporting outdoor play, simple art, music, storytelling, cooking with children
It is usually held in the morning, 8am-lunch time on weekday, and 2pm-5pm on weekend.
2. Cooking
Cooking together and sharing simple dishes from your culture with the children
Daily life here is slow, practical, and sometimes unclear. Tasks change with weather, children’s needs, and seasonal work. There are no fixed roles, and learning often happens by observing and helping rather than leading.
Work at our place is not like paid employment. It is participatory daily life: helping where help is needed, sharing meals, and joining routines together. We hope you’ll feel like a friend of the family.
We are looking for people who enjoy playing with children, are willing to share ordinary routines, and can be respectful, calm, and open to learning from children, land, and family rhythms.
In your message, please tell us:
1. which areas you feel drawn to
2. what you are curious to learn or experience here
Specific skills are welcome, but we are especially interested in your heart for the children.
For activities involving children, we hope you have some experience with children and basic first-aid knowledge. -
Idiomas hablados
Japonés: Fluido
Chino (mandarín): Fluido
Inglés: Intermedio -
Alojamiento
During working days, we cover breakfast, lunch.
On holiday, please prepare your own meals.
It is a government housing, about 30mins bycecle ride to our house.
We hope to cook meals together, but if you prefer, you can also prepare your own meals at the accommodation.
We are ovo-vegetarian and happy to adjust to your dietary preferences. -
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You’ll have the chance to enjoy activities such as hiking in the mountains, visiting hot springs, swimming in the river, and exploring nearby sightseeing spots and local cafés.
If you’d like to visit the hot springs or swim in the river, please remember to bring your swimsuit—it’s a must!
Please note: we are a non-smoking community and ask you to use personal care and laundry products that are fragrance-free during your stay.
As we live closely with young children, we prefer volunteers who have completed Workaway ID verification. -
Un poco más de información
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Acceso a Internet
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Acceso a Internet limitado
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Tenemos animales
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Somos fumadores
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Puede alojar familias
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Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
We lost access to internet at home during typhoon and few days after typhoon.
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Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
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¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
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Mis animales / mascotas
Icecream / 冰淇淋 (4 años)
He is a very gentle and patient cat. He enjoys being around people, is quite talkative, and loves to be petted.
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Comentarios (7)
During her stay, we had many children’s activities, and she was always a great help with playing with the children and cooking snacks for them. We also … read more
The place is kind of magic, surrounding by huge and wild mountains with a lot of hikings. It's a little village and everybody is so kind and friendly.
The hosts cannot be better. Michiko and Jensen took care … read more
The village children and my daughter really loved spending time with him. He brought a … read more
Even though it was a very busy period for them as they had to take care of a school group I appreciate a lot their kindess and availability to always make sure me and the other volunteers were good and happy. We did many activities and … read more
Beyond her cooking, Nathalie was also exceptionally attentive to the kitchen … read more
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During her stay, we had many children’s activities, and she was always a great help with playing with the children and cooking snacks for them. We also … read more
The place is kind of magic, surrounding by huge and wild mountains with a lot of hikings. It's a little village and everybody is so kind and friendly.
The hosts cannot be better. Michiko and Jensen took care … read more
The village children and my daughter really loved spending time with him. He brought a … read more
Even though it was a very busy period for them as they had to take care of a school group I appreciate a lot their kindess and availability to always make sure me and the other volunteers were good and happy. We did many activities and … read more
Beyond her cooking, Nathalie was also exceptionally attentive to the kitchen … read more
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It really means a lot to us.
Joshua was a very polite and thoughtful person. He has a special ability to truly enjoy and appreciate each moment, which is a beautiful gift. We really enjoyed working with him—his presence brought a calm and positive energy to the space.
We’re … read more
Some of the farm work was not easy, but you always put in … read more
We also appreciated the many thoughtful conversations we … read more
