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Help us build our retreat direct on a lake just outside of Berlin

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The experience

We are building a beautiful retreat location on a lake outside of Berlin. It's just our second season; we are still building and learning every day. However, we already have lots of guests here, mostly small companies from Berlin, but also yoga and meditation retreats. We are looking for volunteers to help us make our guests happy and assist with gardening and small repairs. We are a small team with a large network of warm-hearted people.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

1 day off per week

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

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.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent German or Intermediate English

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Our project in Neupitz offers the perfect blend of work and relaxation.

We offer team retreats and offsites for companies and individual guests, and therefore always have a variety of different and interesting guests on site. Neupitz is a place to work, either alone or in a team. There is also plenty of space to relax and enjoy some time out by the lake.

We are looking for craftsmen and women, do-it-yourselfer, cooking talents, green thumbs, creative minds and everyone who feels like creating this fantastic place with us. Our team looks forward to meeting you.

• Accommodation by the lake
• Your own room (usually) for your time with us — either in a Bungalow or inside the house
• 5 hours of work for Neupitz daily (6 days a week), with the rest of the day all yours
• 3 meals a day (mostly prepared by our chefs, sometimes by the team or you)
• Being part of the Team Neupitz temporarily

Activities & Shift

• Minimum stay of 2 weeks, preferably longer. In exceptional cases, we are happy to accept volunteers for one week.

• Assistance with daily tasks (kitchen work, guest assistance, team support, gardening, laundry, painting, …)

Rules

• Knowledge of German and English ideal, but English required.
• Openness and joy in connecting
• Self-initiated, action-oriented and team spirited