Flexible bike repair and home maintenance (no minimum stay) at ec


The experience

Volunteer helps with bike and home maintenance for about 15 hours per week in exchange for free accommodation in an eco-studio in Kallio, Helsinki. There is no minimum stay required. Both sides confirm the fit before arrival, and early departure is possible with notice. The host holds an eco-sustainability certificate and values fun, flexible exchanges aligned with a green lifestyle.


What you offer

15 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.


What you get

5 days off per week

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely


Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Mutual agreement via Worldpackers platform: Volunteer provides 15 hours/week bike/home maintenance; host offers free stay in Helsinki/Kallio @ eco-studio, no minimum duration.

Both confirm fit pre-arrival; early departure possible with notice

Host holds eco-sustainability certificate; supports fun, flexible exchanges aligning with green lifestyle.


Activities & Shift

Hands-on role repairing bikes and maintaining sublet apartment in sustainable high-tech studio.

Simple bike repairs: Tires, brakes, chains.

Apartment maintenance: flexible.


Rules




Guest-friendly: Quiet hours, secure bikes; eco rules (recycling).
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