Experience Donguri-inspired natural education program in Luoshan, Fuli Township, Hualien County, Taiwan

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  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
  
  Visa: We can help you apply for a volunteer visa
  Accommodation: Free accommodation is provided
  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: We usually help with transport; bicycles or motorbikes are available

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Trabalho beneficente

  Projetos artísticos

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Ensino

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
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  Interesses

  

  Cultura

  

  Trabalho beneficente

  

  Vegetariano/vegano

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Fazenda

  

  Cuidar de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Desenho e pintura

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Faça você mesmo

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Livros

  

  Arte e design

  

  Arquitetura

  

  Animais

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Dança

  

  Camping

  

  Caminhada

  

  Atividades ao ar livre

  

  Naturaleza
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  O que é isso?
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  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.

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

  Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

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  Ajuda

  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, and daily rhythms
  
  2. Cooking & Food Culture
  Cooking together and sharing simple dishes from your culture with the children
  
  3. Cultural Exchange
  Sharing everyday life, stories, and traditions in a natural and informal way
  
  4. Farming & Gardening
  Assisting with rice field tasks and maintaining the vegetable garden
  
  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 simple living, 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 community and the children.
  
  For activities involving children, we hope you have some experience with children and basic first-aid knowledge.

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  Idiomas

  Japonês: Fluente
  Chinês (mandarim): Fluente
  Inglês: Intermediário

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  Acomodação

  During working days, we cover both accommodation and food costs.
  On holiday, we will cover the accommodation costs, but please prepare your own meals.
  
  There are 3 beds rooms available: room include bed linens, air conditioning, a fan, and its own bathroom facilities.
  A refrigerator and a hot & cold water dispenser are available in the office building. Clothes washing machine with drying function is behind the office. The only item you need to bring is your own towel and water bottle.
  
  Currently, the accommodation is about a 10-minute motorbike or car ride away from our activity area. If you have a valid driver’s license for a 125cc motorbike, you may use ours.
  
  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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  Algo mais...

  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.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  We lost access to internet at home during typhoon and few days after typhoon.

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  

  Icecream / 冰淇淋 (3 anos)

  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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