Placement: Ecolodge and Organic Farm in the Rainforests of Southern India

Bokashi Compost

About the Placement

**** not available until jan 2011****

This retreat is a unique project that combines sustainable tourism with sustainable agriculture and environmental education. Our eco-lodge is situated on a certified Organic farm in the rainforests of the Western Ghats of karnataka. We cater to environmentally conscious travellers who want to experience a harmonious existence with nature. We also organize and host workshops and educational programs with emphasis on organic farming, sustainable living, rainforest ecology and biodiversity for students and special interest groups such as organic farmers. We are recognized as one of india’s leading eco-lodges and have recived a 1st prize award from eco-club international in 2005.

Proceeds from this project fund activities of WAPRED (Worldwide Association for Preservation and Restoration of Ecological Diversity), an environmental NGO, which aims to promote ecological awareness and develop sustainable methods of agriculture for this unique and fragile environment.

Role of Volunteer

Position 1 - volunteer in hospitality and ecotourism - Manager/Naturalist.

This position is for someone in the hospitality/tourism sector who wants to gain some practical ’hands on’ experience in managing a well established eco-resort. Basically, they would be required help out in all aspects of management including supervision of house-keeping, kitchen, office (accounts, internet) public relations and conducting interpretive tours of the property and dicussing ecological issues (after receiving adequate training from us). Some science background is useful but not essential as long as the person has an intertest in nature/ ecology/ agriculture. Other requirements are physical fitness, computer proficency, good communication skills (in English), self-confidence and sense of responsiblity. After a suitable training period,the candidate will be expected to independantly manage the office and interact with guests. Free accommodation and food will be provided. No language requirement other than English

Duration of upto 10 months.

Travel Information

India has several major international airports (Mumbai/Bombay, Delhi, Chenai/ Madras, Calcutta). From there you can easily take connecting flights (or trains) to Bangalore, Mangalore or Mysore. Madikeri is 250 km (road journey of about 6h) from Bangalore and 140 km from Mangalore (road journey of 4h) and 130km (3 hrs) from mysore. see website for details.

Photo Gallery

Bokashi Compost 

Kids Gardening 

Students at Work 

Green Tea preparation