Kalista Hemping Hands Volunteer Experience – November 2025
Want hands-on experience building with hempcrete? Southern Hemp has a fantastic opportunity for those keen to learn by doing. Join David Brian and crew onsite in Kalista (Victoria, near Melbourne) to help build a hemp home alongside experienced trades.
Volunteers from today 31st October until 21st November 2025. All 3 weeks, week days and weekends
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: TBC
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
Kalista, just outside of Melbourne – Full address will be provided to confirmed attendees.
There is a wide range of accomodation in the area.
Call David on +61407775336
Schedule
- Starting: Thursday 30th October
- Finishing: Friday 21st November Exact finish date TBC
- Weekends optional – TBC.
Who’s Involved
- Hemp Building Directory – Promote. Connect. Support.
- Supplying the binder – TBC
- Supplying hurd – TBC
- Southern Hemp 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.
Call David on +61407775336
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 David Brian Directly
Call David on +61407775336
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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