Experiment, Adapt and Improvise

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English: 8 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.

Amount

€ 15

Per week

Fee pays for

Materials for volunteer activities

Description

15 euros per week for energy bills and maintenance

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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.

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

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

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.

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.

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

This place is a building wonderland. My late eccentric grandfather built everything himself, including the power and water lines. Some of his designs work, some don't, and some things he didn't manage to finish. There is an endless assortment of tools, most of whose uses are unknown to me.

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner Italian
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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14 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

10 Get in touch with nature
8 Practicing English
7 Meeting locals
6 Meeting international travelers
6 Immersing in the local culture
3 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 3. Good health and well-being
4 7. Affordable and clean energy
1 1. No poverty

Reece

United Kingdom

I had the most wonderful time at Irena's and found her so welcoming. The work varied from simple tasks like collecting wood to heat the house to some computer coding for one of her projects, so I found it all very interesting! I could not recommend this experience enough to anyone wanting to take a step back from a busy life to be somewhere surrounded by beautiful countryside and people. If you are someone who loves animals, there is plenty of cats and some friendly dogs to keep you company too!

13 days ago

Steven

Germany

My experience with Irena was wonderful. She lives in a cozy little house in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by nature and accompanied by cute cats and dogs. She's thoughtful, understanding and always has something interesting to talk about. Irena did everything she could to make me feel comfortable and at home. The work was simple, and she was very flexible, I could organize my tasks myself and work independently. She also has an energetic little son named Fela, who was a joy to be around. I can definitely recommend staying with Irena and giving her a hand! Hope to see you again Irena! 💛

30 days ago

Katie

United States

I really enjoyed my time with Irena and her son! She was so hospitable, kind, and interesting to talk to. The work was super easy and relaxed- I cooked meals for them, picked ripe fruit, and helped with weeding/watering the garden. There's a beautiful creek very close by that I really enjoyed cooling off in, the wifi works great, and Irena taught me how to make homemade donuts and bread with very simple ingredients! She even did a tarot card reading for me which was super interesting and insightful. Much love to this sweet family 🥰

over 1 year ago

Javier

Spain

Really nice place! Everyone should try this experience!! A really lovely home and family !!

over 1 year ago

OINATZ

Spain

Hello Irena, we write you to let you know that we felt like leaving the place due to my health problem and its consecuences. I sometimed get ill and have asthma attacks in big or old houses. However, we wanted you to know that we have had a great time in Pribič and that we are veery grateful for the trust you've shown to us, you are a really kind and interesting person, with an interesting lifestyle. Thank you very much for the stay, we hope everything goes well for you bought, the house and for the animals in the future!

over 1 year ago

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