desperately seeking work/trade on the west coast!

[megatron]

Does anyone out there have any suggestions on where i could find a cool work/trade hostel in or around San Diego? Or anywhere really! Every second I spend in my current town is a second closer to death! Im really just looking for somewhere laid back, drama free, open minded, and fun as hell. Any ideas would be much appreciated.

[blinkchick2134]

WELCOME TO THE BOARDS!!!

One way to arrange a work-exchange is to visit a community (think a hippie commune); many offer visitor programs of 1- to 3-weeks where a person can work with the community. Ideally, they want you to work to join and live there but most are find if you want to visit for a bit. Just realize that this is how these people live!! A listing of communities can be found at: http://www.ic.org More can be found by simply searching your city and the word 'community'.

Another site is http://www.helpx.net which lists several work-exchange listines.

Another resource is WWOOF (http://www.wwoof.org) which aims to provide members with an education in organic farming while they perform a work exchange. The site requires you to join in order to access the lists...I highly recommend it though...Im currently WWOOFing through Central America with my boyfriend.

Hope that helps!