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Sustainable Community Sammatz, Germany
Housekeeping & cleaning, meet travelers, join internat. community
What you offer
32h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Housekeeping
- Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Team Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
- 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.
- 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.
- Get free drinks or beverages.
- Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
- Free Events
- Get free entrance for the best events in town.
- 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.
- Certificate
- Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
- 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
Sep
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- Stay at least
- 4 weeks
The Experience
We're a community of about 100 people (30 children included) and another 30 special needs or behavioural problems children and young people who live with us. We live in the midst of lovely woods and farmland close to the river Elbe in Northern Germany. We try to create a place where life, friendship, knowledge and nature mingle in the most beautiful way possible – you'll meet a lot of young people, tons of things to do, fun all along!
Learn moreRequirements
- Beginner English or Beginner German
- 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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431 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Sustainable Community
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 326 Meeting international travelers
- 290 Get in touch with nature
- 261 Practicing English
- 209 Learning about sustainability
- 183 Meeting locals
- 174 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 204 15. Life on land
- 144 11. Sustainable cities and communities
- 88 4. Quality education
Amy Lee
Germany
Sadly, I was only able to stay for a week. Nonetheless I had a wonderful time at Sammatz and hope I can return some day. It took me a few days to get used to the routine and the place itself but at the end of my short stay I had developed a lot of love for sammatz and its people. I would definitely recommend staying here…this is a special place:)
9 days ago
Esther
Mexico
I had the most beautiful experience at Sammatz. Not only I met people from all around the world and made friendships for life but I also enjoyed tasks I had never done before and connected with nature. I recommend!
10 days ago
Michaelshof replied
Esther was a very sweet and nice volunteer! She has a real talent for organization 🗂️ and was always ready to help out everywhere. She especially enjoyed spending time with the animals 🐑🐓 and working in the garden 🌱🌸, where her positive energy was felt by all.
Thank you so much, Esther – your support and spirit made a big difference for the team! 💛
Jorge Erick
Mexico
I spent a month in Sammatz and I couldn't be more grateful with the experience. It is a really nice place to connect with people from different countries and backgrounds, where you can learn about farming and sustainability, and where you can acquire new abilities in gardening, agriculture and animal care. I would recommend it for anyone that is looking to make new friends while contributing in a sustainable environment.
12 days ago
Zhuana
Ukraine
I am very grateful to the community for great two months I spent here. They always were very flexible and kind! I connected with many great people, try every job possible andl made memories that will stay in my heart. Thank you, Sammatz
13 days ago
Michaelshof replied
Zhuana was a great support during her time with us. She especially enjoyed helping in the café, where her kindness and reliability were really appreciated, but she also took part in many other tasks with commitment and care.
A special highlight was her wonderful presentation about Ukraine, which everyone found very interesting and inspiring.
Thank you very much, Zhuana – we truly enjoyed having you here! 🌷
Igor
Russia
Sammatz totally blew my expectations out of the water. It's this amazing melting pot of different cultures and languages where you learn to connect and work with people of all races, ages, and backgrounds—all for a common goal. Thanks for everything, Sammatz... I'll be back soon!"
13 days ago
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