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Cook & Create: Evening Meals in the Countryside

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The experience

Join us in northern Germany and bring your love for cooking! We’re looking for someone to prepare dinner or lunch every day and share culture through food. One of us eats gluten- and dairy-free, so meals should reflect that — but we’re excited to try new ideas, so bring your favorite recipes, also for cakes or other treats. Beyond the kitchen, you can join in gardening, small projects, and enjoy peaceful countryside life.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner French

Under 45 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We welcome volunteers who are curious, reliable, and open to sharing daily life in the countryside. Your main contribution will be preparing the evening meal, taking into account that one of us eats gluten- and dairy-free. Beyond the kitchen, you may join in gardening, small renovation projects, or outdoor work depending on the season and your interests.

In return, you can expect clear communication, fair scheduling, and a respectful atmosphere. We treat volunteers as part of the household, balancing shared time with personal space. You’ll enjoy cultural exchange, language practice, and the chance to explore northern Germany’s nature and nearby cities.

Activities & Shift

- Cooking: Prepare the evening meal/lunch each day (gluten- and dairy-free options included).
- Kitchen tasks: Keep the kitchen tidy, help with shopping or meal planning when needed.
- Additional projects: Join gardening, small renovations, or outdoor work depending on season and interest.
- Community life: Share meals, exchange recipes, and enjoy cultural exchange.
Shifts: Volunteers usually help 4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week. Cooking is the main daily task, while other activities are flexible and coordinated together. Free time is respected, and tasks are matched to your skills and preferences.

Rules

- Please respect shared spaces and keep them tidy after use.
- Cooking is a daily task — flexibility and creativity in the kitchen are appreciated.
- One of us eats gluten- and dairy-free, so meals should take this into account.
- Be mindful of our cats; they are part of the household and should feel comfortable.
- Alcohol is fine in moderation, but we prefer a calm and respectful atmosphere.
- Open communication is key — if something feels unclear, just ask.