Making a dream come true

Help a sustainable project: 7 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 8 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 7 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

This position is about helping with our house and and smaller construction projects. You will do things you most likely never have done in your life, you will learn something from a master carpenter every day. We have come to a stage with our house project, where the dirty work is done and you will create outstanding beautiful things. You don't need to be a sophisticated carpenter, but at least you should consider yourself as a handy person.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Life below water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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10 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

8 Get in touch with nature
7 Learning about sustainability
6 Immersing in the local culture
6 Developing environmental awareness
3 Meeting locals
2 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 15. Life on land
5 14. Life below water
4 2. Zero hunger

Elieth

Honduras

My stay with Heid and Astrid was wonderful. The farm, a beautiful place, connects you with nature from the very first moment. As my first volunteer experience, I took away unforgettable memories: they are a welcoming family and their pets are delightful. Thank you for everything 🫶🏼

27 days ago

Lucas

United Kingdom

I stayed with Hein and Astrid for almost 6 weeks and had some of the best days of my travels there. Their home is beautiful, right by a lake, and the work was always fun and varied—gardening, building beehives, helping with renovations, and more. They made me feel totally at home, always offering things to do on days off, and kept me very well fed with amazing food. The 3-day kayaking trip was unforgettable (I even saw a moose swimming!). They're generous, kind, and full of good energy. Truly great people—couldn't recommend them more!

28 days ago

Ashly

United States

It was my first time volunteering and I loved it!! They are experienced hosts and they make you feel super welcomed to the family. There's a lot of work to do and they keep you busy without it being too much. I created memories here that will last me a lifetime :) thank you Astrid and Hein!!!

about 2 months ago

Luca

Chile

Was a incredible experience, they are very welcoming and nice family. I learned a lot about permaculture, local food and their country life. Hein and Astrid are fantastic host, they were very kind, and always listened to me when I needed something. Their country life is wonderful, every day there is something different and entertaining to do. They have a lot of patience and encouragement to explain the processes of the field. Thanks very much.

8 months ago

David

United Kingdom

Staying at Sandböla was a truly incredible experience. Hein and Astrid made me feel so welcome and part of the family. They are very relaxed with how much you do and it was all really enjoyable and stress-free work. For me this involved chopping firewood, some gardening and working with timber and some handheld tools and much more. Their communication was really good and the food they prepared was some of the best I've ever had. The activities we did like kayaking and ice hockey games were amazing and I'd highly recommend for those wanting to experience Sweden!

10 months ago

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