Permaculture Retreat in Transilvania looking for Volunteers

Help a sustainable project: 10 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Connect with nature: 16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 16 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host

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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.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

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.

Discounts on Restaurants: Get discounts at nearby restaurants.

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.

Permaculture Course: Take part in our Permaculture course 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.

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

The Experience

Our little family run retreat needs help all around, but especially with guest reception, preparing/cleaning the small living spaces and some light garden chores. Depending on the time of the year hay work, collecting fruits. We live with the seasons and its chores :)

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Between 20 and 72 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Decent work and economic growth

Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

16 Get in touch with nature
16 Learning about sustainability
15 Immersing in the local culture
14 Developing environmental awareness
13 Meeting locals
9 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 12. Responsible consumption and production
9 7. Affordable and clean energy
5 8. Decent work and economic growth

Lena

Germany

My experience at DupaGard was really unique. Listening tothe project projectprojectbirds inthe project projectprojectmorning when walking upthe project projectprojecthill to their house was really beautiful and alsothe project projectprojectscenery was very stunning. the projectprojectbirds, the projectprojectwork and Andi made me reconnect with nature and taught me how peaceful life can be. Morning walks with Dhalia, playing with her andthe project projectprojectlong game nights with catan made time fly away. the projectprojecttiny houses were very pretty and whenthe project projectprojecttemperature dropped they took care of me and gave me several options to sleep and stay warm! I will come back for sure! Just be prepared for country side 🌞

about 2 months ago

Eloïse

France

I had a great time with Andreas, Ioana and Dhalia, who are very kind people. Their project is inspiring and I really enjoyed discovering their place and learming aboutthe project. There are great hikes around, the projectprojectsurroundings are extremely beautiful. They also took me to Greece with them for athe project Erasmus+ event, which was very interesting. Overall, I am grateful for my time with them:)

7 months ago

Erin

United Kingdom

My experience here was absolutely incredible! I've loved every second of it! From waking up to beautiful mountains,to helping out aroundthe project property, learning about sustainability andthe project, to getting to eat almost all homegrown meals, to spending time withthe project family. It was a great trip :)) if your looking for nature, hiking, sustainability and learning aboutthe project I would definitely recommend this place :)))

9 months ago

Niko

United States

As someone who grew up inthe project city, this was a very difference experience than what I am used to. I had a lot of questions and didn't know how to do many things but everyone was very patient and willing to teach me what to do. You are surrounded by nature so it is a good place to disconnect and immerse in local culture. Andreas and Ioana are dedicated tothe project and sustainability and I am looking forward to implementing what I learned.

11 months ago

Andreas replied

Hope to meet again sometime Niko, it was a great time having you here 😊 Good luck with your gardening in NY 🍅🥔

Luke

United Kingdom

A wonderful place in nature with fantastic hosts. I stayed for 2 weeks and I wish I could stay longer. It has stunning views, easy access, and beautiful hikes onthe project doorstep. Andreas and Loana are so welcoming and make you feel right at home. the projectprojectcampsite lies right inthe project heart of nature with allthe project necessary facilities and a shop very close. Perfect for getting in touch with nature and feeling immersed in local life. Overall, my time here was unforgettable and I would absolutely recommend it to anyone.

11 months ago

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