🏡 Eco-volunteering in nature near Bugarach, France 🇫🇷🌿
La experiencia
Hello travelers! 😸
We’re now welcoming volunteers who are passionate about sustainability, nature, and a simple, conscious way of living.
We live on 2.5 hectares of meadows and woodland in the hills around the beautiful Bugarach mountain, located between the mystical villages of Rennes-le-Château and Rennes-les-Bains — where you can bathe in natural hot springs!
Que ofreces?
25 horas de ayuda por semana
Ayuda en Granjas Eco:
Siembra, cosecha y ayuda con tareas del campo.
Construcción y Reparación:
Ayuda con varias tareas de reparación o construcción.
Jardinería:
Ayuda a plantar y cultivar jardines.
Lo que obtienes
2 dias libres por semana
Habitación compartida:
Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.
Camping:
Tendrás una carpa/tienda en un campamento.
Desayuno:
Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.
Almuerzo:
Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.
Bicicletas a tu disposición:
Puedes usar nuestras bicicletas cuando quieras.
Internet Básica:
Internet de velocidad básica para trabajar remotamente
Requisitos
Inglés Principiante o Francés Principiante
Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios
Lo que no está incluído
Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa
Programa detallado
We live a low-impact lifestyle, with:
🌱 Dry/compost toilets
🔋 12v renewable energy
🥕 A vegetable garden that provides most of our food
✨ What we offer:
Full immersion in nature
Living with our family and animals (we have cats, 1 dog, and 3 chickens!)
Opportunity to practice French conversation (written communication in English is fine if easier for you)
Flexible daily rhythm — we don’t follow a strict schedule and go with the natural flow
Access to a vibrant alternative local community, summer festivals, folklore, and history
Actividades & Turnos
🌻 Volunteer activities may include:
Helping in the vegetable garden
Participating in eco-construction projects (renovating a ruin into an educational & creative family center)
Assisting in the installation of a large greenhouse with irrigation and water harvesting systems
Helping build a shower and eco-friendly infrastructure
General support with small day-to-day tasks
🏕️ Accommodation:
We offer several simple, cozy options:
🛖 A small cabin
🚐 A large caravan
⛺ Space for your tent, yurt, or tipi
🚐 Parking for vans and motorhomes is also available!
Reglas
🧘♀️ Ideal volunteer profile:
We kindly ask that our guests are non-smokers and do not drink alcohol, as we've found this creates a more harmonious space.
If you love outdoor living, are interested in sustainable practices, and enjoy communal, conscious experiences — this is the right place for you!