Join a community actively involved in sustainable living near Kandbari, Palampur, India

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  Description

  Hello! I’m Ira, and I run a homestay in the beautiful Palampur area, nestled at the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountains. Our eco-friendly mud home is thoughtfully built with natural materials like mud bricks and bamboo, blending traditional architecture with modern comforts. Designed to breathe with the environment, the home remains warm in winters and cool in summers.
  
  We’re driven by a passion for sustainable living, community empowerment, and mindful travel. By using local materials and labor, we ensure that the money stays within the community, supporting livelihoods while promoting environmentally friendly practices.
  
  Please read the help section to know about latest work and availability.
  
  We’re happy to host volunteers interested in this journey, wants to gain experience and help bring our vision to life!
  
  we’re looking for Individuals who can commit to a minimum of a month and contribute in the following areas:
  
  Kitchen and Housekeeping Coordination: Organizing the kitchen and maintaining clean, welcoming guest spaces.
  
  Guest Care: Assisting with guest check-ins, ensuring their comfort, and sharing insights about the local culture and surroundings.
  
  Gardening or Animal Care (Preferred): Experience in gardening or handling animals would be a valuable addition.
  
  Basic Maintenance: Tasks like painting doors, minor repairs, and property upkeep.
  
  Agricultural Work: Helping on our organic farm during planting or harvesting seasons.
  
  
  Why Join Us?
  
  Here you’ll be welcomed into a community actively involved in sustainable living, environmental consciousness, and cultural sharing. It’s an opportunity to experience and contribute to a slower, more meaningful way of life, while gaining valuable skills.
  
  How to Apply
  
  If you’re interested send us a message with a bit about yourself, your skills, and maybe why this opportunity excites you.
  
  We look forward to welcoming you to the family!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Accueil / tourisme

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Danse

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Arts du spectacle

  

  Musique

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  Ferme

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Nature
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Visitors can stay with us and learn more about how we live, cook, eat etc. We live in a place where the Gaddi culture is still alive, though struggling to maintain its identity. This is an interesting place to explore nearby parts of the Dhauladhar mountains, attend courses/discussions. The village we live in has beautiful walks at varying altitudes, quaint surroundings, a mountain stream and lots of greenery. We can teach beginners yoga, pranayama and meditation to those with interest.
  
  Volunteering here is a chance to gain hands-on experience and explore your creative side:
  
  Traditional Building Techniques: Learn to work with eco-friendly materials like mud bricks and bamboo.
  
  Organic Farming: Help grow and harvest fruits, vegetables, and herbs, while learning sustainable farming practices.
  
  Art Projects: Participate in creative endeavors such as crochet, painting, macrame, magnet making, mud art, and Lippan art.
  
  Woodworking and Craftsmanship: Craft picture frames, construct a wood-fired earthen oven, and engage in other DIY projects.
  
  Permaculture and Landscaping: Assist with implementing permaculture principles and designing sustainable landscapes.
  
  Farm-to-Table Meals: Relish fresh, wholesome meals prepared with produce from our farm. When we’re unavailable, you’ll have access to the kitchen to cook your own meals with these ingredients.
  
  Flexible Hours: Plenty of time to explore the stunning Dhauladhar mountains, engage with local Gaddi culture, or relax in nature.
  
  Unique Experiences: Participate in curated dining experiences like:
  
  Indoor Dining: Cozy meals inside our mud home.
  
  Garden Table Setups: Rustic outdoor dining surrounded by greenery.
  
  Garden Picnics: A relaxing picnic on mats in our lush garden.

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  Aide

  update 2025 Dec
  
  We’re looking for volunteers to help with our mud house construction project for January and February 2026!
  
  You’ll learn and work with traditional building techniques such as cob mixing, wattle and daub, and adobe brick making. It’s a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in natural building while learning local methods and enjoying life in the mountains. Max 4 volunteers, comfortable accomodation in dorms, and food will be provided.
  
  Volunteer Responsibilities include:
  
  1. Managing Daily Activities: Contribute to operations, cooking, gardening, landscaping, and general upkeep around the property.
  2. Supporting the Kitchen: Help prepare healthy, farm-to-table meals, and assist in cleanup to maintain our warm, communal atmosphere.
  3. Household and Garden Maintenance: Take part in cleaning guest rooms, common areas, and outdoor spaces, as well as planting, weeding, and nurturing the garden.
  4.Environmental Initiatives: Assist with garbage removal from nearby streams, tree planting, and establishing waste disposal systems for the area.
  5. Permaculture and Eco-Friendly Practices: Participate in bio-enzyme cleaner production, composting, and sustainable waste management.
  
  At times, when we're not home, you may need to whip up your own meals, feel free to get creative in the kitchen! We also ask that you take care of and clean your own space, to keep things cozy and clean for everyone.
  
  Skills Required
  
  1. Fluency in Hindi and English (for smooth communication).
  
  2. Basic Cooking Knowledge: There may be times when you’ll need to prepare your own meals, so it’s important to know how to cook simple, healthy dishes.
  
  3. Basic organizational and hospitality skills.
  
  Prior experience or knowledge in any of the tasks listed above is highly appreciated.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Hindi: Courant
  Punjabi (Eastern): Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  Accommodation would involve rooms in our mud house. The room is airy, warm and well lighted. Food will involve simple meals with the family in our kitchen. We serve simple but nutritious meals , and you can always cook what you want as we have all the basic ingredients and utensils. We are trying our best to manage our plastic waste and would like volunteers to fully cooperate in this endeavor.

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  Autres infos...

  Kandbari is an interesting village with a number of beautiful walks among the pastures and the fields, a Himalayan stream (our regular haunt during summer afternoons) and treks to nearby mountain destinations. The quiet atmosphere and the clear air attracted us here. Though the village life is changing today with greater money inflow, it still has more desirables than otherwise. Peoples' lives are getting more and more connected to markets and the products it throws at us but this also creates an opportunity to promote alternatives that are healthful, sustainable and equitable.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We have a wi-fi connection here delivering about 6 Mbps (actual).

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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