Volunteers
Qualified volunteers
Gaarawé has been built by thousands of volunteers, but there are some skills in particular that we need at this time in the village’s growth. All the positions include accommodation, meals and learning opportunities.
Electrician
Duration:
3 weeks.
Responsibilities:
🔌 Installation of new electrical outlets and lighting points
💡 Electrical maintenance and repairs
🛠️ General troubleshooting and improvements
Plumber
Duration:
1–2 weeks.
Responsibilities:
🔧 Water system maintenance
🚿 Plumbing repairs and improvements
💧 Support for irrigation and water management systems
Welder / Metal Fabricator
Duration:
To be discussed.
Responsibilities:
🌊 Join an ambitious project to pump water without electricity
⚙️ Help design and build a river-powered kinetic water pumping system
🔩 Metal fabrication, welding and prototyping skills welcome
Thai Assistant Manager (English Required)
Duration:
6 months.
Responsibilities:
🤝 Assist with guest relations and project coordination
🌱 Learn about permaculture, eco-tourism and sustainable development
📈 Opportunity to participate in future business growth and profit-sharing initiatives
Web Developer
Duration:
2–3 weeks.
Responsibilities:
🌐 Update and improve our website
📸 Organize accommodation pages, photos and booking information
🎁 Create and structure the benefits, activities and membership sections
📱 Improve usability for mobile and desktop visitors
Permaculture Teachers and Experts
Duration:
Flexible
Responsibilities:
📚 Share knowledge and practical experience
🌱 Help improve and expand our permaculture systems
🤝 Collaborate on education, training and demonstration projects
Let’s discuss opportunities together.
What we offer
Bed
A bed in the dormitory or a hut if available
Blankets
Sheets, blankets, pillows, Mosquito net
Wi-Fi
Highspeed wifi and electricity
Meals
Three meals per day*
Laundry
Unlimited laundry during your stay
What we expect from you
Your day starts around 8:00 AM with a fresh breakfast made by our chef. After coffee, it’s time to start! We ask for around 5 hours of help per day in total.
Tasks change daily based on what the village needs. If you have a specific skill (like plumbing), that’s great! But if help is needed elsewhere, we all jump in together. We don’t force anyone into heavy labor, but we do expect everyone to contribute.
We value initiative: you don’t need to wait for orders. Just observe, see where help is needed, and join in. Need a break? Take a nap. Hungry? Grab a snack. As long as you stay active and helpful during your hours, you’ll fit right in!
Accommodation
Accommodation is typically in a private hut, though during busier periods, huts may be shared between two volunteers. Also, depending on the occupation, you might sleep in the tent hut.
Expect a simple yet rewarding way of living. Surrounded by nature, you’ll experience the quiet beauty of the forest each evening. By staying here, you become part of a community dedicated to creating positive global change through sustainable living and conscious consumption.
