Description

Situated on one of the highest peaks in Israel, the Nimrod Mountain Eco Lodge is an impressive center for eco-tourism and experimental bio-farming. The Lodge sets an example of modern sustainable living on the rugged Golan Heights using down to earth techniques such as grey water systems, construction from recycled materials, natural insulation and bio-farming. The Lodge is in the process of creating a living and working eco community for people with special needs.

GoEco Volunteers are greatly needed for and appreciated on this project!
As a volunteer you will address and overcome the challenges involved with running and developing the Mountain Eco Lodge. Volunteer tasks will include some of the following:

- Physical work: ecologically minded building, daily maintenance of the Eco Lodge, cleaning, cooking, bio farming and picking crops (spring - autumn).

- Office work: answering phones and emails, hosting guests from around the world, website translations and writing texts for promotion.

Participants are invited and encouraged to bring their own special skills to the project. There is plenty of room for innovation!

Highlights

Nimrod is nestled on the southern slopes of Mt. Hermon. From this vantage point, visitors are treated to the breathtaking views of the Golan Heights and the surrounding area. Travelers can visit the ancient ruins of Nimrod Fortress which dates back to the Crusaders era. Beautiful national parks in this region include the Banias Waterfall, Tel Dan Nature Reserve and Mt Hermon, which has skiing during January - March. The mountian villages of Majdal Shams and Mas'ade offers a unique insight to Druze culture and cuisine.

In your free time go exploring! There is much to see and do in Israel, and because Israel is such a small country nothing is too far away! Go relax by the historic sea of Galilee, party in Eilat on the Red Sea, or float in the Dead Sea. Hike the National Trail through the desert, visit a Bedouin tent in the Negev Desert, hit the beaches of Haifa or Tel Aviv, tour the dozens of historic sights in Jerusalem.

Travel Types

• Eco Tours
• Ecology
• Mountaineering
• Trekking
• Volunteering

Qualifications

- Min age 18 - Max age 60
- Conversational English or Hebrew
- Good physical fitness
- Strong work ethic
- Motivation to do physical and demanding work
- Full travel and medical insurance

Languages

• English

Cost in US$:

400 flat fee for 2-8 weeks

Cost Includes:

• Food
• Housing
• In-country staff support
• Pre-departure orientation/Training
• Registration fees
• Written materials pre-departure

Program Fees Include:

- Training: GoEco volunteer and travel orientation in Jerusalem
- Accommodation: Cabin Dorm for 4 people
- Food: Provisions for cooking
- Support: Pre-departure assistance, local in-country team and 24hr emergency support

Experience Required

no

Volunteer Types

Typical Volunteer

Volunteers with GoEco are united by their passion for travel and desire to help people. Our volunteers are from all over the world, representing a host of religions, cultures, and languages. Ultimately, GoEco volunteers are fun-loving, adventurous, and outgoing agents for change.

Age Range

18-70

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Couples and Individuals.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Group living
• Guest House

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 4

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone/Video Interview

GoEco - Volunteer Abroad's Mission Statement

(1) Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism that promotes sustainable development (2) Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism. (3) Encourage travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others and thus to serve as a good-will ambassador to other countries in the world. (4) Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community-based projects, in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, and experience firsthand the unique cultural and natural diversity in this region. (5) Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel. (6) Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism, such as the 'Ecological Footprint' as a tool for sustainable tourism development. (7) Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant projects worldwide. (8) Create a platform from which to explore the various organizations that support the environment and actively encourage volunteering.

Year Founded

2005