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Restoration and maintenance of old farm in beautiful surroundings

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The experience

We have worked on this very old farm for many years. Our aim is to keep the old style and techniques as much as possible using old and nature friendly colour's and techniques. I commission a local professional first, and then let him/her teach me/us the technique. Timbering, roof layering as well as handling of our garden. This would also be your tasks. This summer we will repaint one wall on the main building so scraping will be included.

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 19 and 29 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We have had ”worldpackers” four times and it has been a very pleasant experience. One couple stayed with us for 4 months… :-)
The set up is that I use trello.com to list possible tasks. The worldpacker would then choose some tasks and I aid in explaining the task (and also help with it when needed/asked for). Usually I say choose one boring task, then one fun task and see to it that we all are OK with the set-up so that both parties feel that we are in fair balance.

Activities & Shift

The set up is 4-5 hours per day 5 days a week. This is flexible so if you want to work a full day and the take a free day to scout the area. That´s fine (as well as the two free days naturally)

Rules

Just be a normal and fair person. :-)
Skip drugs, smoking and be moderate with alcohol and we will have a good, fun, safe and functional team together.

IMPORTANT: We only accept couples. No singles. This is for security reasons since we are on a farm and I can not be everywhere.