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Help us to restore our 150-year-old stone house in Slovenia

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The experience

Hello! We’re a British-German couple restoring a 150-year-old stone house in the remote Soča Valley, Slovenia. With help from local builders (and our cocker spaniel!), we’ve made huge progress—roof, electrics, plumbing, plaster removal—and are now in the final phase. We’d love help this summer and look forward to sharing practical skills, nature, and a meaningful experience.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German

Between 18 and 45 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We usually ask for 5 hours of help per day, 5 days a week. In return, we provide meals (mainly vegetarian), a place to stay (either a tent or a simple room in the house), and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We work alongside volunteers and are happy to share what we’ve learned—especially about DIY, lime plastering, and rural living. There’s lots of space to relax, explore, and enjoy nature too.

Activities & Shift

Activities:
Tasks include lime plastering, tiling, painting, sanding, basic carpentry, gardening, and clearing paths or brambles. We adapt work to suit your skills and interests.

Shifts:
We usually work 4–5 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with weekends free to relax or explore. Start time is flexible, but we often begin around 9 or 10am and finish by mid-afternoon, with breaks.

Rules

Respect the space
Please treat the house, tools, and surroundings with care. It’s still a work in progress, so a bit of flexibility and a sense of humour help!

Team spirit
We value a positive, can-do attitude. You don’t need to be an expert—just practical, willing to learn, and happy to get involved.

Keep things tidy
We share kitchen, bathroom, and living areas. Everyone helps keep things clean and organised.

Quiet at night
We live in a peaceful rural area. Late-night noise is best kept for weekends or the occasional campfire night.

Be open
This is a shared experience. We encourage openness, curiosity, and cultural exchange—bring your stories and ideas!