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Help us work in the no-dig vegetable garden, land clearing & DIY

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The experience

Please be aware we only accept couples or 2 friends.

We have a no-dig vegetable garden. Started a new orchard. Need to renovate an old orchard. Clear land, rebuild a polytunnel and a greenhouse.

House cleaning required weekly.
Inside we are converting & upgrading the living spaces. Do you have DIY skills? We can teach you what we know & so you can learn with us. We have plenty of decorating to do.

What you offer

27 hours of help per week

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate French

Only welcomes couples and partners (does not accept solo volunteers)

Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We will provide you with your own private bedroom, private bathroom and eat all meals with us if you wish. There is plenty of space both inside and out for quiet times. We prepare meals using produce from the garden where possible the rest we buy pesticide free & locally. We would love to cook with you and learn your favourite dishes. There will be a whole range of tasks to do both inside and out and you will generally work and learn with us. We will visit local markets, supermarkets and the local sites. There are bikes for you to use to investigate and enjoy the local area.

Activities & Shift

For example the hours could be:
April, May and October expected help days will be Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-12:30 & 14:00-15:30 (25 hours) with the other 2 hours used if needed (25-27 total).

June - September Tue-Fri 8:00-13:00 (25 hours). Saturday 9:00-16:00 (7 hours) with a quick lunch break (total 27).

We prepare and eat lunch together.

This could change day to day and week to week depending on the tasks but will generally be the above. Generally it is 25 hours maximum, rarely do we need the extra 2 hours.

Rules

Non smokers only
Couples or two good friends
You will need to be tetanus vaccinated because we work outside with the soil.
You will need to like our cat!, she's shy but loving.
Keep your room tidy and clean.
Household chores, one morning a week, included in work time.