Sustainable Farming and Animal Sanctuary
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About the project
Sustainable Farming and Animal Sanctuary
📝 Detailed information
🏢 About the local organisation
The Windmill is an organic farm and sanctuary for many farm animals such as mules, ponies, pigs, turkeys, rabbits and dogs. This family-run farm was created with a mission to ‘reconnect urban dwellers to nature’ and ‘to promote a healthy, sustainable lifestyle’ through their tailored-made activities for people of all ages. Cradled by lush forests of Wen Bi Shan (文筆山), The Windmill is a land of beauty and serenity where nature, animals and people all come together in harmony
💼 What the programme involves
- Caring of farm animals (feeding, grooming, exercise, etc.) - Farming and harvesting herbs, fruits and vegetables - Picking and packaging herbs, fruits and vegetables - Helping with daily operation and general maintenance of the farm - Participating in discussion on changemaking ideas, climate change, and examples of sustainable farming and animal care - Other duties assigned by the farm staff - Identifying Chinese medicinal plants and their healing properties (optional) - Guided meditation in nature (optional)
🏠 Accommodation on site
Grocery shopping and meals will be prepared by the workcampers. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be from the farm. A cooking and cleaning schedule will be arranged at the beginning of the workcamp, and workcampers will take turns with cooking and cleaning chores. Please note that the meals will be all vegan. Simple and basic accommodation is provided in the farm. Beddings are also available. Tents are available for workcampers who wish to camp. Volunteers need to bring sleeping bag.
📍 About the location
Located in the western side of the Pearl River Delta in Guangdong Province, Zhongshan is a city named after the finding father of modern China, Dr. Sun Yat-sen (aka Sun Zhongshan in Mandarin). Therefore, it is recommended to visit a series of historical attractions relating to Sun Yat- sen when you are here. Here you can also enjoy the famous Cantonese cuisine, while visiting the charming downtown river area and some beautiful Buddhist temples. Zhongshan covers an area of 1,800 sq km and has a permanent population of some 1.4 million. The city is located in a subtropical humid zone with an annual average temperature around 23°C. In the summer, the temperature can be as high as 34°C and as low as 25°C. Rain is also more common from April to August, and the humidity ranges from 82-84% during the summer. The local languages in the area consist of both Cantonese and Mandarin, with most workers from the farm speaking Cantonese.
⚠️ Requirements
No allergies to animals and willing to work with animals. Willing to eat vegan food during the duration of the workcamp.
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Sign in to apply📅 Available sessions
DWC-01-18
01/07/2018 → 09/07/2018
DWC-NICE-01-16
01/01/2016 → 30/06/2016
DWC-02-17
22/07/2017 → 30/07/2017
DWC-NICE-01-16
01/01/2016 → 31/12/2016
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 years old
Solidarity donation
2100.00 CNY ≈ 282 EUR
French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).
📍 Location
Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, China
China
🌍 Location info
Local currency
China Yuan Renminbi (CNY / ¥ (元))
Exchange rate
1 CNY = 0.134181 EUR
Rate as of 31/05/2026
Timezone
China Standard Time
Local time: 22:18 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🗣️ Languages spoken