Vittoria Hemping Volunteer Experience – July & August 2025
Want hands-on experience building with hempcrete? Belubula Hemp Homes has a fantastic opportunity for those keen to learn by doing. Come and join James Isaacs and crew onsite in Vittoria (NSW, near Bathurst) to help build a hemp home alongside experienced trades. Volunteers are needed mostly on Week 2 starting Monday 28th July and Week 3 Starting Monday 4th August.
Why It Matters
By volunteering, you’re not just working with hemp…you’re helping to build a home that locks carbon away for decades. Hempcrete is a natural, breathable material with incredible insulation properties, keeping homes warm in winter and cool in summer without relying heavily on energy.
Every bucket you lift helps create a healthier, more sustainable building. And once you’ve seen it firsthand, you’ll be able to spread the word with confidence. Experiences like this are how real change happens: from the ground up, one wall at a time.
Lunch & morning tea: John and Belinda, the owners of the property will provide morning tea and lunch.
What You’ll Be Doing
This is a practical, boots-on-the-ground opportunity. Volunteers will help move and tamp hempcrete into wall formwork, no experience needed. Just a good attitude and sturdy boots! All PPE is provided and James who will deliver a safety and process induction on site.
Location and accommodation
Vittoria, NSW (just outside Bathurst) – Full address will be provided to confirmed attendees.
- Onsite camping spots and campervan parking available
- Note: it’s a very cold area. Check weather notifications in the area to prepare.
- Access to water, power, toilet, and shower
- Bathurst is nearby for other accommodation options
Schedule
- Week 1: Mon 21 – Fri 25 July –
- Belubula onsite from 21st July,
- Hemping starts on the 23rd Jly.
- Friends of the owners are helping this week. Enquire to join.
- Week 2: Mon 28 July – Fri 1 August – Main volunteer week 1 (3–6 people)
- Week 3: Mon 4 – Fri 8 August – Main volunteer week 2 (3–6 people)
Weekends optional – TBC.
Who’s Involved
- Hemp Building Directory – Promote. Connect. Support.
- AHMC – supplying the binder
- Ashford Hemp Industries – supplying hurd
- Belubula supplying equipment
- Formwork carpenter + experienced hempcrete mixer onsite
- PPE. Induction & safety briefing for all volunteers before starting work.
What to Bring
- Long pants/shorts and decent work shoes or boots
- Your own tent/van if staying onsite
- Warm clothes. Temperatures are in single digits and even drop below zero at night. Check local weather.
- Breakfast and dinner not provided.
Keen to Join?
Spots are limited each week. Reach out to James Isaacs directly to express interest or ask questions.
HBD’s Role
The Hemp Building Directory (HBD) is supporting this volunteer opportunity by helping to spread the word and connect interested volunteers with James Isaacs and Belubula Hemp Homes.
We’re not running the build or managing volunteers directly, but we believe strongly in the power of hands-on learning to grow the hemp building movement.
By sharing opportunities like this, HBD aims to:
- Support builders who are opening up their sites to teach others
- Give newcomers a way in to the world of hemp construction
- Showcase real-world projects that demonstrate the value of building with hemp
For all enquiries or to get involved, contact James Isaacs directly. Phone: 0428 814 095
Disclaimer
HBD do not warrant the quality or experience of anyone listed on this directory.
We have relied on the information provided by the business and its representatives.
This site is not intended to provide and does not constitute building advice, or other professional advice.
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