Resident Internship program at Olana Farm in Kilauea, Hawaii

• Language Spoken
  English
• Exchange hours per day
  4
• Accomodation Provided
  Yes
• Meals Included
  Vegetables or Fruits Provided
• Amenities
  Wifi
• Types of Help & Learning Opportunities
  Computer & Office Help, Farm Help, Gardening & Planting, General Maintenance

About Olana Farm:

Since 2001, the team at Olana Organic Farm has been dedicated to cultivating a fertile 3-acre permaculture farm focused on establishing sustainable tropical agricultural systems on a human scale. Over the years, they have tirelessly transformed the land from its former state as a pasture into a thriving tropical farm. With tropical orchards boasting both exotic and common fruit varieties, along with a diverse array of vegetables cultivated year-round, they consistently nurture their agricultural bounty.

Nestled on the stunning north shore of the Garden Island of Kaua’i, the farm enjoys proximity to many of the island’s beloved destinations while still offering a sense of seclusion. Situated within the rural neighborhood just a few miles from the community of Kilauea in the Waipake ahupua’a, it’s a brief stroll from the beach, enveloped by the majestic beauty of the surrounding mountains.

About Work Exchange Opportunity in Hawaii at Olana Farm:

Offering:

In exchange for 20+ hours of hard work per week, volunteers have access to a rustic cabin or Bungalow (accommodations depend on availability), outdoor shower, indoor toilet, cooking facilities, fresh food from the farm, and high-speed wireless internet access. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate children or pets. We ask that you refrain from using tobacco products while working/living on the farm.

Receiving: 

We are regularly seeking individuals or couples interested in long–term, in–depth internships in tropical gardening and small scale farming. Our intention is to provide a rich educational experience — from seeding, planting, weeding, and propagation to composting, bed preparation, farm maintenance, and farm product marketing.

There is ample opportunity to learn practical methods of healing the earth and sustainable agriculture in a tropical environment. We are looking for positive and enthusiastic individuals to assist with the stewardship of our land and the marketing of our products. Four to six volunteers are needed on a year-round basis since it is warm and growing activity is continuous. We have a two week mutual trial period where we can each check out the arrangement and see if it is a good match. If so, we will discuss what type of commitment we can each agree upon.

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Contact Details

Exchange Type

• Home for Time

Regions

• United States

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