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the house in the woods

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The experience

I am an independent filmmaker and, together with my partner, we have decided to restore an old farmhouse in the woods. We need to build fences, fix up the vegetable garden, restore a small house under an ancient chestnut tree, finish the spa area and build a bio-pond for our ducks and geese. We are looking for expert helpers

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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.

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 German

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

We are looking for help with: building a small house under the old chestnut tree; creating a natural pond for ducks and geese; cutting wood and keeping the lawns tidy; building walls and fences; looking after our animals (dogs, cats, chickens, geese, ducks).
It is important to have experience in at least one of these areas to avoid risk of injury.
We love spending evenings together around the campfire. We don't always have rooms available, but if you agree to work with us and give us definite dates, we will reserve a room with a bathroom for you and look forward to welcoming you.

Activities & Shift

Our day begins around eight o'clock with a good breakfast, followed by the division of tasks, each according to their abilities. At lunchtime, we all sit together around the large table, and then, once the work is done, everyone organizes their day. The evening is dedicated to relaxation: dinner, sauna, bonfire, and music.
We live seven kilometers from the nearest village (Garessio) and an hour from the Ligurian Sea (Albenga, 37 km).

Rules

Our “commandments” are few but clear:
1. Animal welfare comes first
2. Keeping rooms and common areas tidy and clean shows respect for yourself and others
3. Be honest about your abilities: it's not just our project that's at risk, but also your personal safety, because you can hurt yourself with stones, chainsaws, and drills
4. No waste