Help with Building and Decorating at the Kalavan Retreat Center

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Connect with international travelers: 7 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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: 1 week

The Experience

I'm Gregory, an American author and international traveler who has established a personal development retreat center in Kalavan village in the Gegharkunik province of Armenia, located less than an hour from Dilijan and Ijevan. Our focus is now on building an international community model for extended stays from locals and foreigners alike who seek the freedom to live as they want.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

7 Meeting international travelers
5 Get in touch with nature
5 Meeting locals
4 Developing environmental awareness
4 Practicing English
3 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 8. Decent work and economic growth

Sharon

Ecuador

This was my first international volunteering experience, and I wouldn't change a thing. It was truly heartwarming 🫶🏼 I'll always remember the days in the guest house. Even though they were few, I felt at home. The people I shared this time with were amazing, the food was delicious, the teamwork inspiring, and I also gained new knowledge in architecture and made wonderful friends. Thank you, Gregory, for creating such a special place! ❤️

2 months ago

Olga

United States

The guest house is a soulful mountain the guest house filled with warmth, learning, and community. Days are spent pressing apples into cider, cooking fresh garden meals, processing duck and rabbit from the property, and even joining welding workshops. Life here is shared with animals, nature, and kindred spirits, with evenings around nourishing family-style meals. It's not pristine or private, but a communal home where everyone helps with cleaning, cooking, and projects. If you seek connection, hands-on learning, and earthy joy, this is the perfect place.

3 months ago

Karina

Brazil

My experience in the guest house was really cool. I made friends from all over the world who I will carry in my heart forever. My goal here was to be able to contribute to Armenia in some way and I am happy with the experience I had there :)

7 months ago

Juan David

Colombia

Volunteering in the guest house was a beautiful experience. I connected deeply with nature, animals, and a community of amazing people from around the world. We worked together, shared meals, and supported each other like a family. Gregory was kind and helpful, always open to assist. The work schedule was flexible, and I even managed to work remotely without problems. It was my first volunteer experience, and it made me appreciate the value of simplicity, teamwork, and being present. I'm really grateful for my time there.

8 months ago

Kaho

Japan

I feel so lucky to have been in this place. I've met amazing people from all around the world. The working hours were very flexible, and I was able to enjoy a peaceful time here. I hope to come back in the future to see how this house has changed :)♡

9 months ago

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