GoEco itself have a very good customer service and support. They answer any email and respond almost immediately.
The program started off with 2 days in Jerusalem where we had a tour of the city and different markets.
In terms of the project at the lodge, I stayed for 3 weeks at the mountain eco lodge. I was worried about getting there at first, however the trusty field coordinator Yan helped me and gave me a guide with all of the information necessary as well as providing a local cellphone incase. There were many activities to be done, such as watering the plants, planting, learning about the plants and gardening. You can also learn about how the lodge attempts to be a sustainable establishment.
The lodge also have a camp site, where people come from all over the country to camp for a few days and look over the beautiful views of the mountains. At the camp site, there is work that can be done also, such as making sure that everything works smoothly there: making sure it is clean (bathrooms, showers, bins) and accommodating and assisting guests with anything they may need help with.
You can also help make food for the guests if you wish!
There is also an orchard, that was unfortunately not blooming when I was there, but I was told that past volunteers were able to pick all of the cherries.
I was able to chose what I wanted to do and if I was being asked to do something that I felt uncomfortable with, I simply voiced my feelings and I did something else.
What I loved best was the fact that I was able to be in touch with nature and far away from a big city. As I was able to be quite independent, especially since I was the only volunteer there at the time. (Many people cancelled due to the conflict.) I also loved that I got to cook myself and used so many local vegetables and fruits.
In addition, I also got to visit the Nimrod Fortress and visit the neighbouring Druze communities.