Join our Crew
Join the Movement for a Sustainable Future with Living Earth!
Are you passionate about creating a better, cleaner, and healthier future for Namibia? Do you believe in the power of community-driven innovation? Then join our movement as Crew!
Your first opportunity is with the Living Earth Expo, a dynamic Community Innovation Festival happening in April 2025 at Dagbreek School in Windhoek. But that’s just the beginning—we have many other roles where you can make an impact.
Why Join our Crew?
• Be part of something bigger – help ignite a fast-moving movement towards a sustainable future.
• Connect with like-minded people – work with individuals who share your vision for a greener, brighter Namibia.
• Learn and contribute – engage with 120+ innovative stalls, participate in expert presentations, and gain hands-on experience through workshops on topics like tree planting and urban gardening.
• Shape the future – join focus groups to help develop real solutions for Namibia’s sustainability challenges.
How Can You Help?
We’re looking for dedicated crew members across multiple roles. Your enthusiasm and energy can make a world of difference!
Expo Helper
Support the smooth running of the Living Earth Expo—assist with setup, guide exhibitors and visitors, and ensure the event is an inspiring experience for all. More detail here.
Social Media Promoter
Help spread the word! Share updates, create engaging content, and engage with our community to build excitement around Living Earth and the Expo. Join our Crew!
Videography & Marketing
Capture key moments at the Expo, create promotional content, and help showcase the movement to a wider audience.
Marketplace Coordinator
Help onboard vendors, manage listings, and ensure the Living Earth Marketplace stays true to our values of sustainability and regenerative living.
Wiki Editor
Contribute to our knowledge hub by researching, writing, and editing content on sustainability, permaculture, and community-driven solutions. Join our Crew!
Other Roles:
Have skills or ideas that could help? Let’s talk! We welcome anyone who wants to contribute to the movement.
Remuneration
We would love volunteers but we know that everyone needs to make ends meet…so we offer NAD 1000,- cash for the weekend plus:
• Merit Vouchers – Giving you a say in our company and a profit share in its success.
• Free entry to the Expo.
• Thank you gifts, a Crew T-shirt and free meals on Expo day.
You’re here because you want to make the world a better place, and we want to acknowledge and reward that!
Click the button below to register as a Crew member on our Google form and be a driving force behind the Living Earth Expo Movement. Join our Crew!
Based on the Living Earth movement’s needs, here are additional roles that could be valuable in making the Expo and the wider Living Earth Movement a success: Join our Crew!
Expo-Specific Roles
1. Exhibitor Coordinator – Assist exhibitors with setup, provide support, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
2. Workshop Facilitator Assistant – Help organize and coordinate hands-on sessions.
3. Speaker Support – Ensure presenters have what they need (equipment, time management, etc.).
4. Registration & Info Desk – Welcome visitors, answer questions, and provide guidance.
5. Logistics & Setup Crew – Assist in setting up stalls, signage, and infrastructure.
6. Technical Support – Manage sound systems, projectors, and other tech needs.
7. Event Photographer – Capture high-quality images for future promotions.
8. Child & Family Area Coordinator – Organize and supervise activities for kids.
9. Runner/Floater – Be available for various tasks as they arise during the Expo.
10. Sustainability Monitor – Ensure waste is handled properly, promoting a zero-waste approach.
Living Earth Movement (Beyond the Expo)
The positions below are rewarded with Merit Vouchers which give you voice in the Movement and a share of future profits (much like shares in a business): Join our Crew!
1. Community Outreach Coordinator – Build relationships with communities and bring them into the movement.
2. Graphic Designer – Create promotional materials, posters, and digital content.
3. Content Writer – Write articles, blog posts, and newsletters.
4. Volunteer Coordinator – Recruit and manage Crew members.
5. Educational Content Developer – Create learning materials for workshops, schools, and the wiki.
6. Partnership Manager – Engage with sponsors, NGOs, and key stakeholders.
7. Tech & Web Support – Assist in maintaining websites, databases, and digital platforms.
8. Permaculture/Regenerative Specialist – Help design and implement sustainable projects.
9. Marketplace Product Reviewer – Ensure vendors meet Living Earth’s quality and sustainability standards.
10. Event Planner – Help organize smaller Living Earth events leading up to and beyond the Expo.
Boldly Embrace Change. Passionately Shape Tomorrow. Join Living Earth! Join our Crew!
By joining the Living Earth crew, you become an integral part of a community committed to fostering sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. Engaging with like-minded individuals, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate on impactful projects that promote ecological balance and resource conservation. This collective effort not only amplifies our positive impact on the planet but also enriches your personal and professional growth through shared knowledge and experiences.
Participating in our initiatives allows you to directly contribute to meaningful change, addressing pressing environmental challenges both locally and globally. Whether it’s through hands-on conservation work, educational outreach, or innovative sustainability projects, your involvement is crucial in driving the transition towards a more resilient and eco-conscious society. Together, we can cultivate a Living Earth that thrives for generations to come. Join our crew!
Moreover, being part of the Living Earth team offers unique opportunities for skill development and networking within the sustainability sector. As we tackle diverse environmental issues, you’ll gain practical experience and insights that are invaluable in today’s green economy. Join us in our mission to harmonize human activities with the natural world, and let’s make a lasting difference together.
Joining the Living Earth crew isn’t just about contributing to a greener planet—it’s about becoming part of a vibrant, purpose-driven community that values collaboration, innovation, and regenerative living. As a crew member, you’ll connect with individuals who share your passion for sustainability and positive change, creating lasting friendships and meaningful professional networks. Whether you’re an experienced environmentalist or just starting your journey into sustainability, there’s a place for you to join our crew.
Our projects span across vital areas like food security, water conservation, renewable energy, natural building, and community governance. You’ll have the chance to get involved in initiatives that directly impact local communities, promoting healthier ecosystems and stronger, more self-reliant societies. From planting food forests and setting up greywater systems to educating communities about permaculture and holistic living, every action you take as part of our crew makes a tangible difference. So why not Join our crew!
We believe that everyone has something valuable to contribute. Whether you’re skilled in hands-on work like gardening and construction, or you’re more drawn to roles in education, event planning, marketing, or digital content creation, there’s a place for your talents. Living Earth thrives on diversity, and we welcome individuals from all walks of life who want to be part of a solution-focused movement.
By joining our crew, you’re also investing in your own growth. You’ll gain practical skills in regenerative agriculture, natural building, community development, and more—all while working alongside experts and passionate changemakers. You’ll be part of a network that’s not only creating local impact but also contributing to a global movement for sustainability and environmental resilience.
Most importantly, being part of the Living Earth crew means taking an active role in shaping the future. As climate change and environmental degradation pose increasing challenges, the need for regenerative solutions has never been greater. Together, we can turn the tide—transforming communities, restoring ecosystems, and inspiring others to do the same.
Don’t wait to make a difference. Join our crew today and become part of a movement that’s building a regenerative future—one project, one community, and one crew member at a time.
Join our crew!
OH…and we promised you 77 reasons to Join our Crew!
77 (Totally Serious…or not) Reasons to Join our Crew 🌍✨
1. Save the world – one seed at a time.
2. Get your hands dirty – and call it “regenerative agriculture.”
3. Brag rights – “I’m literally saving the planet.”
4. Grow your own food – and actually eat it.
5. Compost your stress away. 🪱
6. Learn permaculture – because monocultures are sooo last season.
7. Water-efficient plants – because wasting water is so 1990.
8. Make friends who know what “mycelium” means. 🍄
9. Find out how cool worms really are.
10. Say “I’m part of a movement” at parties.
11. Survive the zombie apocalypse – you’ll know how to grow food and build stuff.
12. Master the art of mulching.
13. Plant trees and call yourself a “climate hero.” 🌳
14. Feel good while doing good.
15. Learn to build a natural house – Hobbit hole vibes included.
16. Talk to plants and not be judged.
17. Brag about your carbon footprint being negative.
18. Gain real-life skills – like actually making fire without YouTube.
19. Endless community potlucks with real food.
20. Grow your own herbal tea garden. ☕
21. Finally understand what “keyline design” means. Isn’t this enough reason to Join our Crew?
22. Use the word “sustainable” in every sentence.
23. Find your people – the ones who recycle and compost religiously.
24. Hug trees (they love it). 🌲
25. Never buy store-bought tomatoes again.
26. Get fit the permaculture way – who needs a gym when you’ve got a shovel?
27. Meet chickens with more personality than some humans. 🐔
28. Have an excuse to wear straw hats unironically.
29. Finally understand why earthworms are heroes. They also Join our Crew!
30. Build a sandbag house and flex your muscles. 💪
31. Start your own food forest – because jungles are cool.
32. Teach kids about nature – and realize they’re smarter than you.
33. Get inspired every day by people who actually care.
34. Have deep conversations about soil health.
35. Unplug from the chaos and reconnect with the earth.
36. Learn how to make Swedish paint from flour. (Seriously!)
37. Make your own compost toilet – brag about it later. 🚽
38. Rediscover the magic of greywater systems.
39. Create real impact – not just likes and shares.
40. Join a tribe that wants to save the planet. Join our Crew!
41. Get access to permaculture wisdom passed down like secret recipes.
42. Pick fresh veggies and actually know where they came from. 🥕
43. Contribute to reducing CO2 emissions – and feel awesome about it.
44. Attend epic harvest festivals. 🎉
45. Discover why bamboo might be stronger than steel.
46. Help turn deserts into gardens.
47. Join a community where “zero waste” isn’t just a trend.
48. Feel connected to something bigger.
49. Learn how to manage cattle holistically – and responsibly. 🐄
50. Swap your 9-to-5 for planting food forests (at least sometimes).
51. Eat fruits you’ve never heard of (but grew yourself).
52. Gain real life survival skills – like growing food during droughts.
53. Know the difference between mulch and compost (finally).
54. Be the cool friend who knows how to build a wattle & daub wall.
55. Walk barefoot in the soil and call it “earthing.”
56. Start sentences with “Back in the garden today…”
57. Meet people who care about the future – like, really care.
58. Design your own intentional community – no HOA required.
59. Create spaces where bees and butterflies thrive. 🐝🦋
60. Get sun-kissed while saving the planet. Join our Crew!
61. Make natural soap from your own herbs. 🧼
62. Spend weekends building swales and loving it.
63. Dance in the rainwater you helped harvest. ☔
64. Finally use “permaculture” in a sentence (correctly).
65. Enjoy the sweet taste of sun-ripened strawberries. 🍓
66. Learn how to build a rocket stove and cook with it.
67. Understand the magic of earthworms (again, they’re heroes).
68. Help build walkable, intentional communities that feel like home.
69. Feel the satisfaction of turning waste into fertile soil.
70. Teach future generations about living in harmony with the earth.
71. Host a workshop on natural building and feel like a pro.
72. Turn your lawn into a thriving veggie patch.
73. Debate the merits of bamboo vs. strawbale.
74. Join a global movement that actually makes a difference.
75. See your efforts bloom—literally. Join our Crew!
76. Live the dream of growing food, building communities, and regenerating the planet.
77. Because the Earth needs more heroes. 🌎💚
So, what are you waiting for? Join the Living Earth Crew today and be part of the change our planet desperately needs!