Help us at Arles, La Provence - La Camargue

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 18 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 13 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals

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What you offer

Hours per day: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

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.

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: 15 days

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Arles is a very touristic town known for its roman history, architecture and gastronomy. There are also many places to discover nearby that are accessible by local transportation. We are looking for one volonteer for 3 weeks minimum. You will need to do some house-cleaning, persisting, renovating, painting and gardening.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner French
Between 18 and 30 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
Be from outside France

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

18 Immersing in the local culture
13 Meeting locals
12 Practicing English
6 Get in touch with nature
6 Meeting international travelers
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 15. Life on land
2 10. Reduced inequalities
1 14. Life below water

Marina

Italy

Kim is really a warm, friendly and caring person, I can say we connected 😊 The work was very varied, I helped her to clean the B&B and do check-ins, to manage the photo gallery and other some small household tasks. It was mostly indipendent, and it was easy to discuss expectations with her. I was lucky to have a small and nice apartment all for me, which I really enjoyed (but the accomodation may change). I liked the home and I have the chance to visit lots of places in Provence. I would recommend the experience to anyone who wants flexible, independent work and to discover the local culture.

about 1 month ago

Nguyen replied

Thank you Marina, you are so lovely and nice! Enjoy Marseille and see you soon 🥰

Jia

China

The days the home were very meaningful. I helped Kim renovate the garden and old the home the apartment, and Kim was also very enthusiastic to help and support me. Of course, there are also many interesting activities the home, such as exhibitions, etc.

3 months ago

Nguyen replied

I was so happy to be with you! So helpful, generous and so cute! Take care! 🥰

Valentina

Spain

I absolutely loved my time here the home. Regarding the work, it's easy and the time of work it's respected. Regarding Kim, I am so happy to have met her, we spent a lot of time together outside of work, she made me feel like family!!! Also, the town it's so lively and International, I got to improve not only my English but also my French, I would recommend this to anyone who wants to immerse completely in french culture!!

5 months ago

Nguyen replied

Miss you Valentina, I was so happy and lucky to be with you, one month felt like one week next to you, you are so lifely and caring, you also are so intelligent! You are in your home overhere!!

Susana

Peru

Unfortunately, I couldn't complete this experience. During my trip, an accident on the highway and another driver canceling caused a long delay. I informed the host every step of the way. At night, while looking for another car, she told me to come the next morning, so I stayed in a hotel that night. The next day, when I arrived, she didn't receive me and i was left without accommodationn. I contacted worldpackers for support. I came from far away. I had to figure out where to stay, it was a sad experiencience I hope this feedback helps improve communication and empathy with future volunteers

about 1 month ago

Nguyen replied

I had suggested that we meet at 8 PM after I finished work, but I did not receive a response from you. You subsequently canceled the volunteering without informing me. I regret that you do not understand my unavailability during working hours, as I am currently at work.
It’s unfortunate that you decided to leave a negative review before really getting to know your host.

Sofie

Sweden

The home is lovely, but I can't recommend this volunteering experience. I arrived in a heatwave, and the mostly physically demanding workload in the Airbnb and art studio felt a bit much in the nearly 40 degree heat. It was hard to discuss expectations with Kim, and I honestly felt a bit used as free labor. Overall the workload did not feel like a fair trade for what you get in return. The apartment also needed repairs, and midweek i was told 4 more (non-volunteer) guests were coming, without enough keys or space for all of us. I left within a week as I didn't feel comfortable staying.

4 months ago

Nguyen replied

It s my first bad experience after one week she left to see a friend in Lyon she didn't want to work and then blame me. She didn't want to share the appartment with 3 ex other volonteers-guests who love to meet me again unfortunately I had to treat with a lyer. She just see problems everywhere, such a shame!

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