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🔨✨ Help Us Renovate a Sauna in Finland

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The experience

We are transforming a beautiful old school into a vibrant Gamified Cohousing project — a unique experiment in sustainable living, collaboration, and community-driven renovation. Now, we are focusing on reviving an old traditional sauna, and we need your help!
If you love hands-on projects, community life, and cultural exchange, this is the perfect opportunity to join us! 🌲🛠️

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Certificate: Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.

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

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

💡 What We Offer:
Flexible & engaging program — 4 hours of work per day (Monday to Friday)
Weekends free for rest, exploring Finnish nature, or working on your own creative projects
Chance to be part of an innovative eco-community experiment
Learn practical renovation skills: carpentry, restoration, painting, landscaping
Connect with like-minded people from around the world 🌍

🌿 What We’re Looking For:
Enthusiastic, open-minded people
No need to be a professional — just bring positive energy and willingness to learn
Respectful of community space and willing to collaborate with others

🏡 Ready to join us and make history together?
Send us a message and tell us why you’d love to be part of this journey!
Let me know if you want this translated into Portuguese/Spanish, or if you want to add more details (like accommodation/food info)!

Activities & Shift

🗓️ Daily Volunteer Schedule (Monday–Friday):
10:00 – 12:00: Morning Renovation Session
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch Break (shared or self-made)
13:00 – 15:00: Afternoon session

📅 Working hours: 4 hours/day
🚪 Days off: Weekends
🧰 Tasks You’ll Help With:
Carpentry & Woodwork: Paneling, bench-making, structural repairs
Painting & Coating: Protecting and preserving wood for longevity
Landscaping around the Sauna: Creating a cozy outdoor space, possibly adding a firepit or cold plunge!
Painting walls
Help with basic cleaning

Rules

1. Accommodation & Food
Basic accommodation is provided free of charge in the large dormitory. We also have prite bedrooms.
We offer basic food staples (e.g., rice, pasta, oats, some vegetables).
Volunteers must organize and cook their own meals or collaborate with others.
Cleaning up after yourself is mandatory in shared spaces.

2. Work & Safety
Always follow safety guidelines for tools and materials.
Report any broken equipment or safety concerns immediately.
Respect the heritage site—no damage, no waste, and reuse whenever possible.
If unsure about a task, ask a team leader for guidance.

3. Community Living
Be respectful to all residents, volunteers, and guests.
Keep noise levels reasonable, especially at night.
Drugs and excessive alcohol consumption are not allowed.
Everyone participates in basic cleaning and maintenance.

4. Communication & Collaboration
Problems? Speak up! We encourage open and honest communication.
Ideas? Share them! Creativity and input are always welcome.
Take initiative, be kind, and help create a positive, fun environment.