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Slow living & eco self-build in the mountains of Corsica🇫🇷

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The experience

We are welcoming volunteers to join us in the mountains of Corsica to help continue the self-build of our ecological home. Tasks may include timber frame elements, straw bale infill and natural building (GREB), but also daily life support around the house. The rhythm is flexible, shared meals, learning by doing, and a simple, grounded lifestyle focused on sustainability, nature and human connection.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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.

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.

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

Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We are a family living in the Corsican mountains, building our ecological home step by step. We welcome Worldpackers who want to take part in a real-life eco project, learn by doing, and share daily life with us.

Most of the help is currently focused on the house construction: timber frame elements, roof preparation, straw bale infill and GREB natural building. Beginners are welcome — everything is explained and done together. Help can also include daily life support around the house and occasional help with our kids.

In return, we offer a simple, grounded lifestyle, shared meals, knowledge sharing, nature, flexibility and a warm family atmosphere.

Activities & Shift

Main activities may include:

>Eco construction (woodwork, straw bales, GREB, site organization)
>Helping with daily life around the house
>Occasional childcare or creative play
>Light gardening or outdoor tasks when needed

Schedule:
Around 5 hours per day, usually in the morning, leaving afternoons free.
We adapt to weather, energy levels and family rhythm. Some days are more physical, others lighter. Flexibility and communication are key.

Rules

>Respect for family life, children and shared spaces
>A calm, positive and respectful attitude is essential
>Safety rules on the construction site must be followed
>Smoking only outside
>Clear communication if you need rest, time off or personal space

We value kindness, autonomy, curiosity and people who enjoy a slow, nature-based lifestyle 🌿