Permaculture Retreat in Transilvania looking for Volunteers

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 6 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
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Immerse yourself in the local culture: 11 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 11 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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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.

7. Affordable and clean energy

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

8. Decent work and economic growth

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

12. Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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12 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

11 Immersing in the local culture
11 Get in touch with nature
11 Learning about sustainability
9 Developing environmental awareness
9 Meeting locals
7 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

Lavínia

Brazil

I had a really good time atthe project, where I could be in touch with nature and learn aboutthe project principles. It was a different experience for me, but it was very enjoyable. Andrea, Ioana, and Dhalia are very kind people and did everything to provide me a good experience. If you want to disconnect a little bit, I highly recommend this position!

6 months ago

Karen

United States

Andreas, Ioana, and Dhalia were amazing hosts! Always made sure everything was okay. Work hours are as discussed, five hours a day and they are very mindful of your well-being so we took breaks duringthe project hottest hours so that we're not inthe project sun all day. the projectprojectfood was delicious, especially when they cooked something for lunch, using vegetables from their own garden. the projectprojectseason I was there (late July-early Aug) called for a lot of weeding and harvesting fruits and veggies. I got to meet a lot of people inthe project village and see how they live! Andthe project surrounding mountains are beautiful!

8 months ago

Eliseea

Romania

I enjoyed this experience more than I expected at first. I felt very welcomed and taken care of, just like a family haha. And was able to openly express myself, especially as an artist due to working with Ioana and Andreas in designing signs and maps forthe project place. the projectprojecttrips and hikes we took were also very beautiful. With gorgeous views. As well asthe project events held, I was able to meet amazing people all overthe project world. Withthe project food being so good. I think it's also worth mentioning I'm Romanian, and that this experience immersed me even deeper in my roots. I really recommend this place!

9 months ago

Juan Diego

Colombia

I hadthe project best time volunteering inthe project. It completely exceeded my expectations in a lot of levels. For starters, the projectprojecttreatment I received fromthe project hosts Andreas and Ioana was really good, they really made me feel welcome and as a part of their family. the projectprojectnature is very beautiful andthe project view overall is amazing, you really feel in a very special place. Work-wise, most ofthe project things I did where outdoors, helping with variousthe project related chores, and I learnt a lot fromthe project experience I had here. I strongly recommend this place, and I feel very grateful for everything.

9 months ago

Sonja

Germany

Andreas, Ioana and Dhalia are incredible, welcoming hosts who consider your needs and want to makethe project best out of your experience. Their passion forthe project is really contagious and I could learn so much about Romanian culture from them - truly grateful for that :) One ofthe project highlights for me was visiting a beautiful nearby Hungarian village and a local farmer's and animal market, butthe project whole area itself is just stunning! Especially If you'll be involved in hay work like I was, I recommend bringing long working clothes that don't mind getting stains & be prepared for ticks! ;)

10 months ago

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