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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.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Surfboards
- You can use our surfboards as much as you want.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 3 weeks
- Stay up to
- 7 weeks
The Experience
We are a family living in the beautiful village of Herand in the middle of Hardanger. We live close to the fjord and have an accounting firm and a software company that we live off of + some rental of beds in the summer. We have a small greenhouse and a small farm where we have some vegetables. Summer is a busy time and we need 2-3 positive people to help us with different work.
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English
- Over 23 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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- c) How much did you spend on this trip?
12 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Farm
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 11 Meeting locals
- 11 Get in touch with nature
- 10 Immersing in the local culture
- 8 Learning about sustainability
- 6 Practicing English
- 6 Meeting international travelers
Ksenija
Yugoslavia
I had a wonderful time in Herand. I would highly recommend Christian and Bjørg as very responsible and kind hosts. During my free time, I enjoyed swimming, kayaking, hiking, and cycling to nearby places. I also started knitting, with Bjørg's kind help and encouragement. After the delicious dinners that Bjørg prepared, it was a real pleasure to spend time talking with the hosts and learning new things about Norway.
18 days ago
Christian replied
We had the great pleasure of hosting Ksenij, and her stay with us was a truly positive experience. She showed responsibility, reliability, and a genuine willingness to help. She completed every task with care and dedication, and her positive attitude made working together both easy and enjoyable.
We wholeheartedly recommend Ksenij to any future host. She is welcome back here anytime, and we wish her all the best in her upcoming travels and projects.
Antonia
Austria
I really enjoyed my stay. The working hours were very fair and always respected as agreed beforehand. For me, it was a great mix between preparing apartments for new guests and doing some gardening. Herand is a very nice and charming little village. Christian and Bjørg are wonderful hosts – friendly, openminded, and fair. Every evening they prepared a very tasty dinner, which we all enjoyed together. All in all, it was a wonderful experience that I'm really grateful for.
19 days ago
Alba
Spain
Great experience in Herand, Norway! We spent a few weeks there and the family was incredibly kind and welcoming, just as described. The work was light and enjoyable: mornings doing simple tasks like cleaning, afternoons helping in the garden and with farm work — a fun way to try new things. Herand is breathtaking, with fjords, mountains, waterfalls, and endless hiking trails. We highly recommend this peaceful place with delicious food, lovely hosts, and beautiful moments in nature. Perfect to slow down and connect. Thanks for everything — we'll never forget it, truly magical and special!
about 2 months ago
Christian replied
Hosting Alba in July was a wonderful experience for us. From the very start she showed great commitment, a positive attitude, and an eagerness to contribute wherever needed. She was proactive, reliable, and always willing to go the extra mile.
Alba handled her responsibilities with care and efficiency, and her good energy made a real difference in our daily routine.
We are very grateful for her time and effort. Alba will always be welcome back with us.
Rafael
Italy
I had the best time of my life in herand. The village is the most beautiful thing, with the typical houses, apple gardens, the mountains around making the fjords, the sea... You will fall in love for sure. The hosts are super welcoming and caring. They are always concerned about your needs, and made me feel like part of the family.
about 1 year ago
Sky
United States
Bjorg and Christian where beautiful host to have because I felt like part of the family from the get go. They where very respectful of work hours if being in the greenhouse or the family farm. I was in a little peace of paradise while there from kayaking, paddleboard, hiking, watching the orcas or just laying in the sun breathing in the fresh air. If you just need to slow your life down and take a breath I highly recommend this experience..you won't regret it! Tusen takk!
over 1 year ago
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