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Sustainable Community Sammatz, Germany
Organic farming while enjoying a vivid community life in Lower Saxony!
What you offer
32h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic 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.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- 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.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- 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
We're a community of about 100 people (30 children included) and another 30 special needs or behavioural problems children and young people who live with us. We live in the midst of lovely woods and farmland close to the river Elbe in Northern Germany. We try to create a place where life, friendship, knowledge and nature mingle in the most beautiful way possible – you'll meet a lot of young people, tons of things to do, fun all along!
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English or Intermediate German
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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449 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Sustainable Community
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 343 Meeting international travelers
- 307 Get in touch with nature
- 275 Practicing English
- 221 Learning about sustainability
- 194 Meeting locals
- 182 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 217 15. Life on land
- 155 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 96 4. Quality education
Angela
Italy
My experience in sammatz was unforgettable. the place is really bigger than you think and even better than in photos. all the people there are wonderful, friendly and sweet. and if you have a problem, any kind, they always have a solution! i really enjoyed spending my days there, making a lot of new friends, cuddling the goats, walking in the night, cooking all together and planting the tulips (the last one a little bit less ahah). of course you have to like living with a lot of people everyday, but there are also a lot of spots where you can stay alone and relax. a thousand thank you!
9 days ago
Rodrigo
Mexico
I was at Sammatz for almost three months and it has been the most wonderful experience I've had. I 100% recommend going. You will not only learn a lot during the different types of jobs they have, but you'll be able to learn a lot about yourself too. However, I think the most amazing thing Sammatz has, it's the people. The volunteers and workers are so wonderful, kind and welcoming in a way that it made me feel just like home. It would truly be an honor and a privilege to go back some day, and I hope that day comes sooner rather than later. ;)
22 days ago
Brandon
Costa Rica
My experience at Sammatz was one of the best I've had. I've been traveling for 9 months now and this was the only place I decided to stay as much as I could. In this place you're able to connect with nature as much as you want. You can also explore with animals, cooking, baking or whatever you're good at. I sincerely loved being part of Sammatz family, meet so many great friends and with them their cultures. I had so much fun and I really learned a lot as well. I'm looking forward to go again but this time form more than 3 months. Best place if you wanna find yourself ♡
about 2 months ago
João
Brazil
Sammatz is not only a beautiful place anymore. I can say it is my second home, my heart family. Here I had deep connections and many learnings that I will take for all my life. I know my time here is only the beginning. I lived only the tip of the iceberg. Sammatz is a place for everyone, but not everyone is for Sammatz. You need to have an open mind to live here. Then you will be able to feel one of the best experiences of your life. I don't have many words now, just know that each one of you is in my heart. You are part of my history. You helped me grow and learn a lot.
about 2 months ago
Sebastián
Mexico
Amazing experience! The work is fun, people are wonderful and the place is beautiful. Definitely an experience I would recommend
3 months ago
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