Helping hands in maintenance, gardening & animal care

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature: 97 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 92 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

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!

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

Help us chopping and piling wood, taking out weeds, cutting grass, plowing snow, building, taking care of the dogs, and much, much more. Oh yeah: having a nice time together! =)

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Under 40 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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124 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

97 Get in touch with nature
92 Meeting international travelers
75 Practicing English
51 Immersing in the local culture
31 Learning about sustainability
27 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

25 12. Responsible consumption and production
19 15. Life on land
10 5. Gender equality

Fiona

Germany

The time with Fridus and Roswhita was incredibly beautiful!!🤗 They are such kind-hearted people with such big hearts. It was really fun helping them prepare for their big flea market. There was always something to laugh about, and no matter how stressful it got at times, there was always mutual respect 😇 The experience as a Worldpacker with Fridus and Roswhita was absolutely worth it, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to take a break from the stress of everyday life. Thank you for letting me stay with you!☺️

3 months ago

Runa

Germany

Thank you, Roswitha and Fridus, for welcoming me with open arms!🔅 I arrived during a very exciting time, there was a big celebration to be prepared. I was trusted with a big variety of tasks. From squeezing orange juice (looots of oranges) to riding on the tractor shovel! Fridus always has lots of exciting stories to tell, and Roswitha is a warm-hearted woman and an impressive artist. The time ended with the big Easter celebration where we could see our work paying off! I wish you all tall the best for your well deserved retirement! And if you're ever in Bavaria, you are more than welcome!

3 months ago

Amber

United Kingdom

We had an amazing time volunteering for Fridus and Roswitha! They made us feel so welcome and really made sure we were comfortable. We helped with a range of tasks so each day was different and fun! We wish them a very happy retirement!

4 months ago

Matilda

United Kingdom

We really enjoyed our time here! Fridus and Roswitha made us feel very welcome when we arrived and always made sure we had everything we needed. The work was very varied but fun, and we had lots of down time to enjoy the nature. We hope they enjoy their retirement and their new house :)

4 months ago

Emma

France

Thank you Roswitha and Fridus for this experience. We wish you a wonderful retirement, happiness and rest after giving your all in your restaurant. You deserve it! It was a pleasure to meet you, the beautiful dogs 🐕 and to be immersed in your daily life. We learned a lot about cooking and also about us. Tack så mycket !

7 months ago

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