Saving heritage from decay

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Help a sustainable project: 15 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with international travelers: 15 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature: 14 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.

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

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

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.

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.

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

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

In January 2018 we purchased an abandoned villa build in the mid XIX century by a rich emigree and ever since we've been focused in saving this piece of history for posterity. in 2024 we managed to complete the first phase of the project and the fun starts now. 2025 season we'll focus on the south wing. Foundation reinforce, west wall rebuild, roof rebuild and first floor rebuild. I'm confident we can accomplish the first really visible results.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Spanish
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Partnerships for the goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development.

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18 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Non Profit Project

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

15 Meeting international travelers
14 Get in touch with nature
14 Meeting locals
13 Practicing Spanish
10 Immersing in the local culture
7 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

15 12. Responsible consumption and production
14 7. Affordable and clean energy
10 17. Partnerships for the goals

Bryony

United Kingdom

Would recommend if youre wanting to learn Spanish or construction. The work was easy and interesting, assisting Suso in carving stones, then passing tools and sorting tiles while he worked on the roof. Food was great, large portions w freshly made bread. A beautiful house with great views and bikes available 45min walk/10min cycle to bus stop n bar (venta las ranas) 20min cycle to the beach. Still in construction phase so don't go if you're expecting luxury, but the beds are perfectly comfortable and the hosts will jump to give hot water bottles n things if you get cold. Plus cute dogs n cats!

about 2 months ago

Everett

United States

I had a great time at the project. Suso and Myriam made me feel right at home. The house is in the countryside with an amazing view right from the house. The towns and cities nearby are also fun to visit and explore. The work will definitely get you dirty but its interesting and rewarding to see the progress made. I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get in touch with nature and visit and experience Asturias.

about 2 months ago

Davide

Italy

Miriam and Suso are very welcoming I always felt at home during my stay. Miriam is an amazing cook and Suso is very passionate about what he does and he knows every detail about anything, I was so impressed and I learned so much from him.

3 months ago

Isaac

Canada

Suso and Myriam were wonderful hosts and willing to accommodate any deadlines or needs I had. I was the video editor for Suso, and he was very willing to let me have a lot of the creative freedom and work with him. The food was great and felt very family-oriented. If you're looking for a bit of a technology detox up in the mountains, the project is a great place to go, they'll treat right and genuinely care for you and your wellbeing.

5 months ago

Maxmilian

Czech Republic

My first volunteer experience here was great! I think it fulfilled my expectations of the tasks:) I'm very excited to see how's the project gonna come along in the future.

5 months ago

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