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Help us renovate our farmhouse and community spaces

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The experience

We are currently renovating the upper floor of an old farmhouse to create more living space for new members. There’s lots of woodworking, wall painting, plastering, and more going on.
We also have outdoor projects like building a pergola, a garden house, and a terrace.

Are you a trained cabinet maker or carpenter? Great — you can work independently and have full access to our machines.
If not, we simply expect you to have basic skills.

What you offer

30 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.

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.

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

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.

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

Beginner English

Over 25 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

What Can You Learn Here?

Beyond practical skills like construction, cooking, and gardening, you’ll gain valuable experience in communal living. We work together as a team, share responsibilities, and learn from each other. Weekly sharing circles provide space for reflection, personal growth, and strengthening group dynamics. If you want to improve your communication and organizational skills while exploring sustainable and community-oriented living, this is the perfect place!

What Awaits You?

✨ Simple but cozy accommodation in the heart of nature
✨ A beautiful outdoor sauna with a view of the garden and starry sky—perfect for unwinding after a fulfilling day
✨ Evenings around the campfire with music, games, and shared experiences
✨ An open and welcoming atmosphere where you can learn, experiment, and contribute your ideas
✨ Delicious vegetarian/vegan meals prepared together

If you feel drawn to this special place and want to be part of its new beginning, we’d love to hear from you! 😊

Activities & Shift

Construction projects and daily tasks

Upper floor renovation:

- Complete the electrical installations
- Finish building the interior walls
- Complete wall insulation
- Install wooden plank flooring
- Level and lay OSB board flooring
- Install bedroom doors
- Plaster work (lots of it!)
- Some beautiful clay work ❤️
- Paint walls and hang wallpaper
- Keep the workshop and construction areas organized
- Participate in team meetings to discuss daily tasks and needs

Upcoming outdoor projects:

- Build an outdoor gardening house
- Build a pergola
- Build a terrace
- Build a new workshop

Rules

Just a heads-up: while the position you’re applying for will be your main role, we do expect everyone to stay flexible - tasks can change depending on what’s most needed at the time.

Even more important to us is creating a real community vibe. That means working together as a team and sharing daily tasks like cooking, cleaning, watering, and keeping the place running smoothly.