Viliella Reborn: Rescue, Transform, and Revive Rural Spain

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The experience

Join Viliella's revival! Volunteers will create sustainable impact through:
Restoring traditional walls
Preparing land and gardens
Recovering historic paths
Rehabilitating community spaces
Daily tasks include manual construction, gardening, rural maintenance, and photographic documentation. We seek enthusiastic team players passionate about rural heritage.
Help rebuild rural Spain's future!

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What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

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.

Discounts on Pubs: Get discounts at nearby pubs.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Intermediate English

Between 18 and 57 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

Our mission of Restoration and Revitalization of La Viliella consists of:

🧱 Wall Reconstruction
"Reconstruct the town square"
Recovery of traditional stone walls in the village and my house
Restoration of ancestral construction techniques
Preservation of original rural architecture
Structural consolidation of heritage elements


🛤️ Path Improvement
Conditioning of trails and roads
Recovery of historic paths
Accessibility improvement
Conservation of the original landscape


👵👧 Intergenerational Coexistence
Meetings and activities with elderly neighbors
Transmission of traditional knowledge
Support and companionship for local inhabitants

Dear adventurers of the heart,
Imagine a place where every stone tells a story, where time seems to stand still, and authenticity beats in every corner. La Viliella is not just a project, it's an invitation to a transformative experience.

🤝 Together, Shoulder to Shoulder
I'll be by your side every step of the way. You're not just volunteers, you're part of our family. We'll work together, but we'll also explore, learn, and grow. I'll personally guide you through:
Secret routes of Muniellos Park
Ancestral trails
Hidden viewpoints
Places with millennial history

🏘️ More Than a House, a Home
Our house awaits you with:
Warm and cozy rooms
Fireplace for magical nights
Kitchen where we'll share stories
Common spaces full of life

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Activities & Shift

Viliella Volunteer Program: Work Schedule Details
📅 Work Hours:
Morning shift: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Mid-morning break: 30 minutes
Afternoons and weekends: FREE
🌱 Project Phases:
Initial Stage: Garden restoration at my house
Land preparation
Garden design and creation
Terrain leveling
Second Stage: Village restoration
Traditional wall reconstruction
Path recovery
Community space rehabilitation
🔑 Key Points:
Structured work schedule
Balanced daily routine
Flexible free time
Meaningful rural heritage project
Volunteers will contribute to sustainable rural development while enjoying a structured yet relaxed work environment.

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Rules

Volunteer Code of Conduct and Work Guidelines
Core Responsibilities
Fulfill commitments made to the organization
Respect assigned schedules and tasks
Maintain active and transparent communication
Act proactively and diligently
Behavioral Standards
Show respect towards:
Hosts
Other volunteers
Project beneficiaries
Maintain confidentiality of information
Reject any financial compensation
Do not use resources for personal benefit
Important Recommendations
Maintain constant dialogue with the coordinator
Be empathetic and supportive
Participate in training activities
Notify in advance of any absence or resignation
Take proper care of material resources
Follow safety and hygiene measures
Ethical Principles
Voluntary commitment
Altruistic action
Respect for rights and beliefs
Responsibility in tasks
Consequences of Non-Compliance