Frequently Asked Questions

Ecobilda is a platform connecting volunteers with eco-construction and permaculture projects worldwide. Learn sustainable skills while helping eco-friendly communities.

Click on "Register" in the top navigation, fill in your details including name, email, date of birth, and password. Once registered, you can start browsing and applying to builds.

Yes, creating an account and browsing projects is completely free. Some project hosts may have specific requirements or fees, which will be clearly stated in their project description.

A project is a host's place; it groups one or more builds, each with its own dates, skills and number of volunteers. A course is a paid build, supervised to teach a technique.

Use the Builds page to browse all available opportunities. You can filter by location, type of build, and required skills.

Each build lists on its page what to bring, and the project page describes the accommodation and food. Check them before applying, or ask the host a question.

Yes! After completing a build, both volunteers and hosts can leave reviews. This helps build trust in our community.

Yes. On a project page, "Ask the host a question" lets you send a first question (without links, email addresses or phone numbers). Your profile stays hidden: the host only sees your first name and photo until you apply. You wait for their reply before writing again, and you can start at most 3 such conversations per 24 hours.

Once logged in, click "Publish a project": describe your place and what you offer volunteers, then add one or more builds (dates, skills, number of volunteers). A paid build is a course.

You can set the maximum number of volunteers for each build you publish.

Yes, you can edit your project details at any time from your profile. Make sure to keep the information up-to-date for potential volunteers.

The story of a finished build, published by its host: what was done, costs, mistakes, successes and advice, with before and after photos. All public build stories are gathered in "Learn from others", where you can filter them by country and skill.

The day after its end date, your build is marked as completed and Ecobilda invites you to write its story, with a reminder a few days later. You choose whether it is public, and you can change your mind at any time.

Everyone, even without an account, as long as the story is public and the project is online. The host appears by first name only.

When logged in, you can mark a build story that helped you. The most helpful ones come first when you sort by "Most helpful".