Help us with the transformation of our new SELF-SUSTAINING home

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English: 4 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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

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.

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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

We have just bought the property which has around 10 acres of land, a lake, and 2 ponds and the aim is to become as self-sufficient as possible. We have rabbits that we breed to eat, fish in the lakes to eat, we planted an orchard and looking to create a soft fruit garden and vegetable patch. My aim is to clear a field overgrown with shrubs and small trees, clear other areas to create new areas to hold livestock, and to beautify the grounds.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 22 and 50 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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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Get in touch with nature
4 Practicing English
3 Developing environmental awareness
2 Immersing in the local culture
1 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 15. Life on land
1 3. Good health and well-being

Gloria Constanza

Chile

My experience at the home was fantastic. I could be in contact with nature and work as a team with Mark. Mark's little children are wonderful and very friendly. I was able to be very calm and listening to nature. Thanks Mark!

about 1 month ago

Mark replied

Thanks so much Gloria

It was a pleasure having you stay with us

Toni

Hong Kong (Sar)

It's an absolutely quaint village in France with no nightlife or parties, but you'll have peaceful moments to connect with nature. I'll never forget the dormouse encounter, haha. If you prefer staying close to nature, then Mark's place will be your best option. However, before you come, you should seriously consider whether you want a lifestyle like that.

6 months ago

Shivani

Canada

Mark and the boys were amazing, they welcomed me into their house and were very generous and considerate. Mark was upfront with the daily task and responsibility, unfortunately I had to leave earlier than anticipated but I had a good time with them.

6 months ago

Maryan Daniela

Colombia

Estar en Lex la casa fue maravilloso! Mark, es un atento, servicial y respetuoso padre de dos hermosos niños James y Jason, desde antes de venir estuvimos en contacto y fue muy honesto con el trabajo que se debía hacer y todo lo que te podía ofrecer, el lugar es realmente increíble para tener tranquilidad y conectar con la naturaleza, el trabajo que se debe hacer es muy manual y realmente disfrute hacerlo, agradezco poder haber compartido 2 semanas en este lugar porque conocí de la cocina inglesa, los chistes de mark, la amabilidad de los niños en la casa y la compañia de la dulce star💖🐾

9 months ago

Mark replied

Thank you Maryan it was a pleasure having you stay at Les Piloux and having guests like you makes using Worldpackers a great decision.

You are always welcome back

Natalia

Colombia

Hola a todos. Este fue mi primer voluntariado y la experiencia desde el inicio fue excepcional, estuve en constante comunicación con Marck desde antes de llegar, tuve un viaje muy largo y el primer día pude descansar, tuve un lugar completamente privado , la habitación fue muy cómoda. Marck cocina delicioso, comí varios platos típicos del Reino Unido , respeto completamente el horario de colaboración las tareas siempre fueron de jardineria, Marck estaba muy pendiente de mi me ofrecía bebidas y alimento constantemente, aprendi ingles y fue paciente al enseñarme, tambien puedes lavar tu ropa.😁

10 months ago

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