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Homestay Pyrénées-Orientales, France

4.5
(28 reviews)28

Volunteer as part of a small community in Southern France, in the foothills of the Pyrenees close to the Mediterranean Sea.

High demand host
This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature
25 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
24 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers
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What you offer

25h

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.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
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.
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Availability

Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Stay at least
4 weeks

The Experience

We are a small non profit permaculture farm. Consisting of a forest garden, vegetable garden and much more. Living in a Mediterranean climate we practice water recycling and try to be as self sufficient as possible. Help is required with all aspects of a compassionate sustainable lifestyle

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Requirements

  • Intermediate English or Beginner French
  • Over 18 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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28 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 25 Get in touch with nature
  • 24 Learning about sustainability
  • 22 Developing environmental awareness
  • 22 Meeting international travelers
  • 17 Practicing English
  • 10 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 25 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 17 13. Climate action

Mexico

5

A beautiful, peaceful place. Experience a different way of nourishing yourself, explore a more environmentally friendly vision with Namua's wisdom. Being attentive is key for convenience, as Namua already has a structured routine. Remembering it will make the stay more pleasant for both of you. Take the opportunity to explore the surroundings: hiking trails, local events, and nearby beaches. Spend time with the dogs and the house guardians, and take care of the farm animals (especially Popeye). Disconnect and enjoy the experience. Namua, a wise and sensitive woman connected with nature.

9 days ago

United States

5

While staying here I was able to reconnect with nature and got to spend a lot of time with the animals. I learned a lot about sustainable living and living off the land. The area was absolutely beautiful and there was a lot of explore.

4 months ago

Germany

5

I had a wonderful time at the home. The host Namua is the sweetest person and made me feel welcome and took good care of me. I learned a lot about sustainability and she cooked delicious vegan meals for us every single day. The tasks were enjoyable and we spent lots of time with her animals. I would recommend this place to everyone who wants to learn more about the vegan life style and who wants to reconnect with nature. Thank you Namua for the wonderful time!

8 months ago

United States

4

My time at Namuas will be a time I won't forget. Going through a month with vegan food alone changed my view on things and care that goes into cooking and feeding us volunteer's was almost always put forth with great care. Our body's were fed well, we worked hard too, and also replenished our souls with the river not far. If you are looking to be in nature, do some hiking near by or be immersed in a world that is connected together and not enjoyed separately. This is the place. You'll find yourself bonding with the animals and enjoying the outdoor by the pond!

about 1 month ago

Germany

3

The area and property are absolutely beautiful and you are able to go on a hike or to the beach. I met amazing volunteers and we made the best experiences together! Sadly the host did not seem to be interested in me or the others. I was not thought nor was I explained how to do the tasks. I had to learn by doing it which is why I had to redo things often. In addition tools are often broken or not good for the job so the work becomes less efficient. The tasks expected to finish are too many so some (especially cleaning) are done VERY superficial. If you have any more questions feel free to as

3 months ago


Namua replied

Sorry you felt like that Jette. To be fair she arrived at a very busy time with a lot of initial changes.
The Spring planting has now been done and things have calmed down a bit and we are catching up on other jobs and have time to settle down relax a bit more.

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