Ecovillage Work Exchange: Disability Assistant

Want Experience Living In An Ecovillage?

Are you interested in learning about life in an ecovillage ?

Do you want to get some experience living off the grid while helping a disabled person at the same time?

If you answer yes to these questions, then you should be interested in this work exchange opporutnity.

I am looking to host work exchangers during fall 2008 during the following months:

September

October

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The Work You'll Be Doing:

My name is Nathan Brown and here is more information about me.

I injured my back and I am in the process of recovering. In order to aid my recovery I'm trying to avoid activities that aggravate my back injury, which is where you come in.

You would be helping me with the following kinds of tasks:

typing on the computer for me

cooking

cleaning

household chores

running errands in town

cutting and stacking firewood

moving heavy things

yardwork

Your Living Situation At Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage:

Other than helping me, you will have the opportunity to experience community life here at Dancing Rabbit.

You'll be able to partake in community events and activities, eat seasonal and organic meals (largely vegetarian or vegan whole foods) in a food co-op with Dancing Rabbit members, and enjoy a beautiful fall in rural Missouri.

As a temporary resident of the community, you will also be expected to partake in community responsibilities, which will be similar to the tasks listed above.

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Your Qualifications:

able to work independently

able to work under supervision

comfortable sleeping in a tent

desire to learn about sustainable living

You should be responsible, have a strong work ethic, and be capable of doing a mix of physical work and office/domestic work.

As a work exchanger, your cost of living here at Dancing Rabbit will be covered along with $100/month stipend in exchange for 20-30 hours of labor per week.

Summary of What You'll Get From Your Work Exchange:

Food: Full food stipend. You will be part of a vegetarian/vegan foodco-op during your stay.

Accommodations: Tenting space provided and shared facilities available for use (Common House with kitchen, showers, composting toilets)

Stipend: $100/month

Transportation: No coverage provided

Call now to apply, limited
positions available!

(660)883-5585