Work on Eco-Farm in the French Riviera

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The experience

Hello and welcome to La Casa des Madeleines!
We’re a small, eco-conscious project nestled in the hills of the French Riviera—a peaceful and creative space surrounded by olive trees, lavender, sunshine, and birdsong.
We’re looking for kind and motivated volunteers to help us with day-to-day tasks and share in the rhythm of simple, nature-based living.

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What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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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.

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.

Holistic Therapies: You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.

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

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Requirements

Beginner French or Beginner English

Between 22 and 45 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

🛠️ Help needed
Gardening: watering, weeding, planting, harvesting veggies and herbs

Cleaning: helping keep common spaces and rooms tidy and welcoming

Light maintenance: trail clearing, compost care, eco-building (seasonal)

Occasional animal care (feeding, cleaning – if animals are present)

No experience necessary—just a willingness to help and learn!

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Activities & Shift

You'll be helping us around the garden, help building, repairing, cleaning and helping out with the animals.
We live slowly and in harmony with nature. Volunteers who are mindful, open-hearted, and enjoy working independently or in small teams will feel at home here.

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Rules

Welcome to the Casa des Madeleines farm!
Thank you for carefully reading the house rules. Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Restaurant and Lounge Area
Access to the restaurant is only permitted when a staff member is present. The lounge is accessible, except during opening hours and/or when customers are present.
Natural Pool
The pool is reserved for guests, so you can enjoy it when no customers are around and with the staff's permission. Please follow hygiene rules (a shower is mandatory) before swimming. To ensure everyone gets a chance to use the site, please keep your swimming sessions short.
Your Space
You are invited to use your designated areas for your free time, especially in the evenings, to respect the peace and quiet of our customers. Thank you for keeping them clean. Please bring up your garbage to the restaurant when you need to and at the end of your stay.
Animal Areas
We invite you to help us take care of the animals. Eggs are not self-service, but we will give you some as soon as we have them.
General Rules
Please respect common courtesy rules and limit noise. Help us keep the area clean and safe (put tools back in their place). When you're finished watering, please roll up the hoses to keep the garden accessible for customers.
Meals
Lunch will be shared in the restaurant starting at 1 p.m. For breakfast and dinner, a basket will be provided so you can prepare your meals in your own kitchen area.