Help us transform a house in a French medieval town.

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

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

Stay up to: 3 weeks

The Experience

Hello travelers! We need help to refurbish a house, this includes refurbishing old furniture, painting and decorating, and setting up workshops. We will also help you to learn new skills, such as stone carving, cooking, longbow archer and much more.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate French
Between 20 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Get in touch with nature
4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Meeting locals
3 Meeting international travelers
2 Learning about sustainability
2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 4. Quality education

Hayden

Canada

Such a lovely family, always a smile on there faces. They are walking text books knowing so much about to local environment and history. The weekends are the best going to a rich culture and historic location! Marks food was always so delicious, the work was always well planned and approachable. there home has a beautiful view of the country side and an amazing view of the stars at night.

7 days ago

Bryan

United States

What an amazing experience, I couldn't recommend it enough. Mark and Dee are incredible people and I'll miss them dearly. They make amazing food, show you all around while giving you great knowledge of the area, teach you awesome skills (I personally loved archery), you can tell they truly care for the volunteers. The area is simply amazing as well, never-ending views everywhere you look, great walks and a beautiful lake a short drive away, lots of history all around. Can't wait to see how the house develops and come back to see everyone! Thank you so much for the incredible experience !!

15 days ago

Carolina

Brazil

It was an incredible experience. Mark and Dee are incredible and lovely people, they are very attentive and willing to show you everything around so that you have an incredible experience and learn about the stories of the village. Incredible experience with the local culture and Mark's delicious cuisine. I loved learning bow and arrow, lots of fun with pool and giant jenga competitions. Thank you Mark and Dee for the incredible memories of Vila Veaumery and the home.

19 days ago

Esmé

United Kingdom

Mark is incredibly committed to the personal growth of his volunteers & providing opportunities to learn unique skills such as stone carving & longbow archery. Both him and Dee are kind & interesting people that work hard to make sure everyone is comfy, happy, & well fed. We stayed with them in Vaumery, ~30min from Moulins-Engilbert. As the project progresses I believe volunteers will be housed in the renovated the home. I would recommend this experience to anyone looking to spend some time in the French countryside, surrounded by history & the gorgeous Morvan national park.

21 days ago

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