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Our main project is the reforestation of 70 acres of severely eroded land. We are working to re-

create the Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest indigenous to our area. This forest type is found only in

Southern India and Sri Lanka and provides a rare biological richness due to its very high species

abundance (over 1000 species of trees, shrubbery and liana). The Tropical Dry Evergreen Forest is

now close to total extinction as only survives. This is a last moment effort to keep this very rich

and beautiful forest on earth. As part of our reforestation effort we are also working on water

conservation and soil management.

 

Our projects include the work with local children, hosting many groups of people interested in

conservation, the UniverCity of Compassion and an animal sanctuary where we care for rescued

animals.

 

We practice an eco-friendly way of life including veganism, alternative construction, solar energy,

biodegradable toiletries, and compost toilets.

 

Volunteers mainly plant, mulch, and water trees during the season, work on water conservation in

the forest and around the community, cook, clean, maintain the community area, and spend time

with local and community kids.

 

Free facilities for volunteers include a small swimming pool, free 24/7 unlimited access to the

Internet with your own device, four hours each day of AC power to charge electrical equipment, a

small collection of books, the use of several bicycles, and a playground for children. There are also

daily workshops offered that are run by our volunteers and vary each week and can be anything from

yoga, to Capoeira, to non-violent communication, to arts and crafts, and much much more!

 

Food and accommodation:

- All meals (vegan) provided

- Accommodation provided

Accommodation for volunteers is in exchange for a 25 hour work week, 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.

This is a nonprofit ecological project that does not generate any income. Therefore, we cannot

provide free food for volunteers. We have communal vegan organic meals. We all equally share the

cost of the organic food ingredients we purchase. The total cost of food per person (including 3

meals a day) is 500 Indian Rupees per day (just under $8 USD).

 

This is a 100% vegan environment, so we ask volunteers not to bring or eat any non-vegan food in

the forest. A vegan is a person who does not consume any animal products as food. Vegans do not

eat meat, fish, eggs, dairy (milk) products, honey, or any other animal products. As vegans we aim to

reduce animal suffering, move towards a more sustainable and rational use of land resources, and

reduce the high level of “greenhouse gases” produced by vast s of farm animals.

 

Looking for help with:

- Alternative technologies

- Arts and crafts

- Building maintenance/construction

- Caring for people

- Cooking

- Conservation

- Environmental protection

- Education

 

We warmly welcome volunteers any time of the year, and always have available space for them. We

are fully committed to accepting everyone who wishes to volunteer here and help us create the

forest. Please plan your trip so that you arrive on any day between 9 am and 5 pm.

Volunteers mainly plant, mulch and water trees, according to season.

 

Volunteers should not smoke cigarettes, use drugs, or drink alcohol during the entire time of their

stay. Only come when this is a realistic lifestyle for you.

 

Looking forward to welcoming you!