Help With Woodland Management and Gardening in Rural France

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Connect with nature: 54 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 38 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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: 2 weeks

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

We are an English family living in Corrèze in the beautiful Northern Dordogne Valley region of France. We are looking for help in our 6 hectare forest - sustainable woodland management and preparation of firewood. There will also be work in our garden and around our lake, as well as in the vegetable garden and some outdoor maintenance projects This will suit someone who loves to be outside in the country and has some relevant experience.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner French
Over 22 years old
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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75 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

54 Get in touch with nature
38 Learning about sustainability
37 Immersing in the local culture
36 Developing environmental awareness
35 Practicing English
35 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

39 12. Responsible consumption and production
30 7. Affordable and clean energy
23 5. Gender equality

Aritz

Spain

We felt very welcome and well looked after at all times. The tasks were varied and enjoyable. The conversations over dinner were very interesting and productive. Sam is an incredible chef and both of them will be happy to teach you anything they think you might be interested in. They will be delighted to take you on different excursions and you will discover some really cool places. If you go, don't forget to ask them to show you the photos of noodles when she was little 🐕.

about 1 month ago

Samantha replied

Thanks Aritz! Just keep strimming, strimming strimming xxxx

Ainhoa

Spain

My time in Corrèze was amazing. Sam and James were wonderful hosts and made me feel welcome from the very start. There was a real sense of being part of the house, which made the experience even more special. The place is beautiful, the work is enjoyable, and the food was delicious. I also loved the fun trips we did together and the peaceful surroundings. I'm very grateful for this experience.

about 1 month ago

Luke

United States

My 2-week visit to Corrèze marked the finale of my first collective trip with Worldpackers, and I could not have asked for a better way to celebrate the end of this experience. Sam and James welcomed me and my friend into their beautiful home, where we joined Aritz and Ainhoa, a couple from Spain, for a special and engaging stay. The autumn foliage, surprisingly warm weather, Michelin-grade meals and desserts, and countless conversations were truly a source of great joy. I cannot thank my hosts enough for this memorable experience, and I certainly hope to return to Corrèze in the near future.

about 1 month ago

Samantha replied

Thanks sweetie, I am so happy that we have been able to be part of your life's journey and that you really enjoyed yourself. Enjoy Paris and best wishes for all your future plans.

Grant

United States

This was the most amazing experience for my first trip with world packers! I can't stress enough how awesome the hosts Sam and James are. They made me feel right at home and I learned so much from them. And their dog Noodle is the most precious animal in the entire world. The world food was amazing, the rooms are comfortable, the house and the surrounding area are stunningly beautiful, and the work is fulfilling. I couldn't have asked for a better place to volunteer. 10/10

about 1 month ago

Samantha replied

Thanks Grant, you were such a trooper raking all those leaves from the lake. I am happy that you had a good time and it was lovely having you here. Just let me know if you need any recipes xx

Clara

Spain

As I had told Samantha, the guest house had not been my first option. I had no clue about many things, the least of them the guest house! But!!! Samantha and James went beyond expectations and helped me in many many ways. And, of course, that inspired me to try and help them in every way that I could. And, no joke, in this time, I have learnt many a thing. About many things, really, but most importantly, about myself. I do miss a lot of things already. Wish I coild list them all here but alas, I can only use the characters left to say: Give Noodlelina some scritches from my part, Sam!<3

2 months ago

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