Thursday 6 March 2008

great teacher found

Fuji Ecopark really wanted a girl, someone to strew the place with flowers and elegance. To our surprise, we couldn't resist Ringo, the earthmover, who is going to shake up those Japanese something good. Ringo will be fantastic, and bring much passion and focus to Fuji Ecopark's Permaculture adventures. He has experience working with Steve Cran and Ego Lemos in Timor, with Darren Dougherty, and with Joe at Rainbow Valley Farm.


We still have open arms for English-speaking WWOOFers to bring their creative, postitive spirits and selves to the weekend Permaculture culture classes. If you have something useful you would like to try teaching, in simple, fun English, we would love to have you as a volunteer guest teacher, and will help you prepare.
And if you don't have anything to teach... of course you do! .'Share the Surplus', be brave and generous. Its the simplest eco-living ideas that are often the most powerful and easy for others to adopt.

Sunday 13 January 2008

Searching for a skilled teacher - job outline

Fuji Eco-park is looking for a bright, enthusiastic and capable person to run urban Permaculture workshops over the Japanese spring/summer/Autum season.

The goals of participants in each weekend workshop will be to use and improve their English, get Permaculture skills and inspiration, to make new friends, a new culture, and to have fun. You will make that happen.
Cecilia's introduction to permaculture workshop at Higo Folk Park, with members of Permaculture Kyushu:
artists, carpenter, local government, office ladies, graphic designers ...

Employment is from April until November 2008.
Accommodation, food, car, and a small salary of around A$300 will be provided(in Japanese yen) Air fare will be partially reimbursed, and your visa will be sponsored. Time and materials will be provided for you to make your own creative Permaculture systems (food or technology), or to study Japanese if you wish.
Food is one of life's pleasures, partially grown on site, and is
the days highlight for WWOOFers and visiors.

Other duties will be to take care of international WWOOFers and guests, to help other staff members improve their English, and bring fresh skills to the workings of this educational center, now in its 8th year.

The successful applicant will be observant, well-presented, action-oriented, and an excellent communicator, preferably Female. A good job for someone wishing to start a cross-cultural career in Permaculture.
One week will be spent in Melbourne, devising the curriculum, and adding to a promotions plan for the courses. Couples are also welcome, conditions and pay negotiable.
For more information, or to send in an application and resume, please contact Cecilia. cecilia'at'ocean.com.au 0412-474-282.