Hiking, playing sports and cooking in the hills of Bavaria/CZ

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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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.

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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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.

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!

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

I live in Bavaria close to the Czech border in a small town and work in a local hardware store in the afternoons. Before that I take care of an older lady who used to be a teacher. I would like to have some company so we can cook together and do some work on the lady's house and garden and she could teach you some German. While I work you could clean up & prepare supper. On the weekends we can discover the surrounding area on bikes ore hikes.

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Requirements

Intermediate German or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

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

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Get in touch with nature
2 Developing social awareness
2 Meeting locals
1 Creating true social impact
1 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

3 3. Good health and well-being
3 12. Responsible consumption and production
2 8. Decent work and economic growth
2 15. Life on land
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Benjamin

United States

Jan was very thoughtful and considerate! I cooked a lot and got to forage for mushrooms which I loved. The work was good and the surrounding area is beautiful. I would definitely want to come back.

7 months ago

Janek replied

You are always welcome, wherever I might be!

OTIS

United States

I had an amazing time working with Jan! He's an excellent host who knows how to manage the perfect balance between work the home. Jan never pushes you too hard and makes sure tasks are manageable and enjoyable. He's great at making everything feel like a true team effort. Jan is an incredible friend who looks out for you and makes sure you're enjoying the experience. Out side of work Jan is a vibrant the home person. We spent time riding bikes, swimming, and playing sports such as paddle tennis, which is very the home. I think if you're looking for a the home time and cool people this is the place to go

9 months ago

Janek replied

Thanks Otis, you are a great friend. Please keep in touch!

Noah

United States

I had a good time we did many hikes and exploring but due to an unforeseen circumstance I had to leave earlier than we agreed apon but my time there was very chill and got to experience the area around him.

6 months ago

AUGUSTO

Argentina

Fue mi primera experiencia, fue muy buena. Me he encontrado a Janek una persona muy buena y amigable, con la que hemos compartido buenos momentos y aventuras en la naturaleza. Hemos practicado deporte, como voley padel y recorrido los paisajes y colinas en bicicleta. Mejore mi habla en el idioma aleman, hemos practicado tambien ingles. El trabajo ha sido muy relajado, y bastante expontaneo. el lugar de alojamiento muy comodo y confortable, con vistas maravillosas al hermoso pueblo de Walünchen. Totalmenete recomendada. espero volver en algun momento.

17 days ago

Janek replied

Lieber Augusto! Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit die wir zusammen hatten. Zusammen leben ist nicht immer ganz einfach, aber Du hast mich sehr gut unterstützt, auch wenn ich mal nicht so gut drauf war... Ich wünsche Dir schöne Erfahrungen auf Deinen zukünftigen Reisen und dass Du den richtigen Menschen auf Deinem Weg begegnest.
Alles Liebe
Dein Janek

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