[volunteer]: Natural Building, Grey Water Systems and Food Forests in Chile
Over the last month I’ve been supporting WASI (Women of the Americas Sustainability Initiative) Natural Builders, an organization that focuses on improvement of infrastructure with women in indigenous communities mostly in Central and South America. Over spring break we’ll be hosting a course in Chile focusing on Natural Building, Grey Water Systems and Food Forests. Most courses are two weeks, this one is unique in that students can come participate for a few days, one week or two weeks. See full details here: http://www.kleiwerks.org/wasi-builder-chile-2-week-training/. Please pass it along and point folks my way if they have any questions. Many more courses to come too!
DATES
Starts: Saturday March 24, 2012
Ends: Saturday April 7, 2012
Join for a day, a week, or the whole thing
FEE
Full package: The fee includes two weeks of tuition, materials, dormitory accommodations or camping if you prefer to sleep outside, three delicious organic meals per day, and pick-up/drop-off from the nearest town.
• 2-week fee>> S. America fee: $600 USD. Europe & N. America: $1,000 USD.
• 1-week fee>> S. America fee: $300 USD. Europe & N. America: $600 USD.
• Daily fee>> S. America fee: $43 USD. Europe & N. America: $80 USD.
Private indoor accommodations are available for an additional $10/night.
Payment plans: Can be as low as $133 per month over a six month period. Contact us for details.
Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $400 confirms your reservation. Final tuition payment is due by March 1st, 2012, unless payment plan arrangements have been arranged.
LOCATION
Cabrero, Chile
El Manzano Education Centre. Details below
http://www.elmanzano.org/en
• Natural building
Foundations for new buildings
Earthen wall systems using multiple techniques
Timber structures & framing with poles and local resources
Natural plasters and paints on the community kitchen
• Design & implement food forest and edible gardens
Ground preparation and mulching
Planting pioneer species & ground covers
Irrigation system installation
• Design & implement greywater systems
Kitchen, toilet and laundry facilities