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Earthbag Building
Get hands-on experience building an earthbag dome at Dancing Rabbit ecovillage. This small earth sheltered house will have a living roof, earthen floor and cob walls.
Construction will include:
- Mixing fill material, filling and placing earthbags.
- Making cob, plastering the walls, sculpting reliefs and mosaics.
- Creating an earthen floor.
- Finishing the loft, raised bed, and shelves.
- Building a living roof.
- Creative thinking!
What is Expected of You
A typical work week of around 30 hours will include plenty of physical labor, moving heavy objects and brainstorming. You should have either experience in building or a strong willingness to learn. I require a committment of at least one month unless you have previous experience in green building construction.
As part of living at Dancing Rabbit, you will be expected to participate in a clean rotation and cook shift.
What is Provided
All your basic needs at Dancing Rabbit will be provided. Including:
- a camping platform
- bathing facilities
- three vegetarian/vegan meals a day
- internet access
- phone
You will also get to experience life at Dancing Rabbit ecovillage. You will be a part of our community and can experience community meetings, events, games and eat with a vegan/vegetarian food coop.
What You Will Need
You will need to bring yourself, that means transportation to and from rural Missouri. I can help in arranging transportation from the nearest train/plane/bus station. Bring a good pair of work gloves, a tent, work boots, and whatever you will need for a Missouri summer. You should also have an eagerness to live in a community setting with shared facilities.
All Positions Filled
For other work exchange opportunities at Daning Rabbit, visit our Work Exchange Opportunities page.
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