+++Please apply only if you can stay for at least 3 weeks+++
Welcome to Per Auset, a regenerative village and cultural restoration project located on an ancient island in the Nile. Guided by Mostafa, Jasmeen, and Chris, our mission is to breathe life back into a once-deserted Nubian village — honoring its heritage while cultivating a thriving, sustainable future.
🌱 Our Vision
We are restoring the village, planting 5,000 trees, and creating abundant gardens that will one day nourish a community of 100 people.
This is more than a project — it is a living temple of regeneration, where ancient wisdom meets modern sustainability.
We invite volunteers who are skilled, self-aware, and genuinely dedicated to hands-on work, learning, and cultural exchange.
🛠️ Current Volunteer Roles
We are currently welcoming volunteers with skills and passion in:
- Permaculture & Gardening: Creating new food forests, vegetable gardens, and Blue Lotus ponds.
- Natural Building & Finishing & Architects: Artistic wall painting, decoration, and adding creative touches to our homes and lunch area.
- Social Media & Filming: Helping us share our story with the world.
- Yoga teachers: Offering Yoga classes to the community.
You can expect a mix of community work and individual projects, depending on your skills, interests, and the needs of the season.
Each morning, after breakfast, we gather to plan the day together.
We especially welcome women from Egypt, Africa, and the Middle East who feel called to connect with this sacred land, learn, and co-create in a supportive and inspiring environment.
🌞 Life at Per Auset
We live as a family, in a rhythm guided by the sun and the Nile.
Our community includes donkeys and cats!
We share simple, healthy, mostly plant-based meals together — often home-cooked with vegetables from our gardens.
Food time is sacred here: a moment to connect, laugh, and share reflections of the day.
You’ll sleep in shared rooms with shared bathrooms, or you can camp by the Nile or between magical rocks if you prefer.
We live close to nature — swimming, meditating, or watching the golden sunset over the river is part of daily life.
🧭 What to Bring
March–October
* Work gloves, light clothing, ecological soap, sun lotion, head protection.
(Temperatures are high — hydration and sun care are essential.)
October–February
* Warm layers and jackets for cool nights.
(Days are sunny, but evenings can be cold.)
🕊️ Our Values & Expectations
We welcome volunteers who embody:
* Commitment – once you confirm your stay, we count on you.
* Motivation & Initiative – you love contributing and learning.
* Respect & Gratitude – for nature, culture, and community life.
* Sustainability – use ecological products; our greywater nourishes the gardens.
* Presence & Awareness – this is a space for reflection, connection, and growth.
Minimum stay: 3 weeks, with the possibility to extend (up to 3 months or more).
✨ Getting Here
Flights arrive in Cairo, with connections by plane, train, or bus to Aswan.
You can also travel via Luxor (bus or train).
Once you reach Aswan, we’ll welcome you and bring you by boat to the island.
💚 Join the Regeneration
If you feel called to join us in restoring this sacred land — to learn, share, and co-create a green paradise — we welcome your heart, hands, and skill.
Together, we are rebuilding more than a village.
We are rebuilding harmony between people and nature.
+++Summer in Upper Egypt – A Dune-Like Experience (June-July-August)+++
If you’ve ever wanted to experience something that feels like the movie Dune, then summertime with us might be exactly what you’re looking for.
From July to August, temperatures can rise up to 45°C. Life moves differently here during these months — and that’s part of the magic. Our daily rhythm shifts with the sun. During the hottest hours of the day, we rest indoors in air-conditioned spaces. When the sun sets and the air becomes softer, we come alive.
Evenings and nights are when we work in the garden, spend time by the Nile, and share meaningful moments under the stars. The desert atmosphere, the warm night air, and the silence create a truly unique experience you won’t find in many places in the world.
You’ll have your own private room equipped with air conditioning, so you can rest comfortably and recharge.
This is not a typical summer destination — it’s an immersive desert experience. If you’re adaptable, open-minded, and curious about living in rhythm with the elements, we would love to welcome you.
++++Open Long-Term Positions+++
Permaculturist
Minimum stay: 4 months
Starting from August
Profile:
We are looking for an experienced permaculturist, educated gardener, or someone with several years of hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture and land stewardship.
Join us for a full season in our gardens and become part of our long-term re-greening efforts.
Responsibilities include:
Planning and developing garden systems
Creating and maintaining new gardens
Sourcing and improving soil
Managing the nursery
Planting trees and supporting island re-greening projects
Overseeing the overall health and direction of the gardens
Restaurant & Bookings Manager
Minimum stay: 6 months
Languages: Fluent Arabic and English preferred
Starting from August
We are preparing to launch our new restaurant featuring a state-of-the-art kitchen, and we are looking for someone organized, proactive, and hospitality-oriented to help lead operations.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinating reservations and guest bookings
Managing menus and daily restaurant flow
Stewarding kitchen and restaurant operations
Supporting guest experience and service quality
Helping establish systems and smooth day-to-day operations during launch and beyond
We are looking for someone who enjoys creating welcoming spaces and can combine practical management with attention to detail.
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Learning opportunities
Vegetable farming
Sheep or goat farming
Flower farming
Aromatic or medicinal plants, teas
Vegetable or fruit preservation
Traditional crafts
Green Building
Renewable energy production
Mechanics / tools / technology
Methods or systems
Biodynamic agriculture
Permaculture
Regenerative agriculture
Host type
Nonprofit / Community
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