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Help wanted in a secluded area , in Transylvania, Romania

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The experience

Hi, I'm Marius, aged 65+,looking for help in rural area of Maramures County,Transylvania.
Our property is situated in a natural park of 1.5 hectares , near the forest.
On the property we have a guesthouse and a hostel for backpackers. There are also terraces, outdoor swimming pool, sports ground, a dog and a cat.
The type of help we need is about : gardening ,weeding, maintenance, renovation, small DIY projects, housekeeping .

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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

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

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides 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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Over 19 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Being located practically in the middle of nature, near the forest , we try to keep the green area as much natural as possible, in a controlled mode. You will learn about organic agriculture, about harvesting fruits and processing them into traditional products: jams, juice or other drinks and also develop some practical skills.
You will learn about Romanian cuisine, as well as some basic Romanian words.

Activities & Shift

The volunteering time will be 4-5 hours daily ,5 days a week, in a flexible manner. The days off could be not on weekends , depending on the needs. If you are a digital nomad , the working time can be adjusted upon your needs.
In your time off, you can use the facilities of our location (without disturbing the guests),or visit the beautiful places of Maramures region. You can go hiking on the mountains, visit the tourist attractions: Merry Cemetery, UNESCO Heritage wooden churches or monuments,the steam train, discover the unspoiled traditions and culture .
When possible , we'll go together for trips around , or local events.

Rules

It is preferable that the volunteers have cooking skills to prepare their own meals from ingredients provided by the host. If there are more volunteers at the same time, preparing and eating the meals together, would be part of cultural exchange.