General Helper
The experience
Offer a helping hand in our beautiful, Mediterranean cottage, surrounded by forest and a small vineyard and contribute to our mission to create an open, safe and abundant space, building on community sufficiency, healthy producing ecosystems and a better future for all. Learn general skills such as gardening and growing food, DIY, building and maintenance, harvesting and preserving, caring for animals, cooking tasty Greek meals and more!
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 15
Per day
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers, Materials for volunteer activities, and Donation to project
Description:
Volunteers contribute 15 euros per day, which helps cover abundant and delicious homemade meals, seeds and tools, transport for pickups, comfy accommodation, and the support of our educational activities and ongoing growth of our permaculture project.
What you get
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Team Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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 Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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 Spanish or Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Your help may include tasks such as planting, pruning, collecting and cutting wood, mulching, building and helping with maintenance, assisting in shared spaces cleaning and meal preparation, caring for animals etc. Work is always adjusted to your energy levels and the rhythm of the seasons, trying to find a balance between offering and receiving.
As a Worldpacker here, you’ll become part of a small, conscious community devoted to ecological restoration and intentional living. You’ll contribute around 30 hours per week (6 hours/day, 5 days/week) and in return receive:
🛏️ Cozy shared or private accommodation
🥗 Healthy vegetarian meals
📚 Practical training in regenerative gardening and permaculture
🌀 Potential access to workshops, holistic events, or private community gatherings
It’s an ideal setting for anyone who wants to reconnect with nature, learn regenerative skills, and contribute to a meaningful, long-term vision.
Activities & Shift
Schedules and tasks adapt to the seasons and weather:
In summer:
☀️ Morning: 4-hour shift (with 30-min break)
🌙 Evening: 2-hour shift during cooler hours
In winter:
❄️ 6-hour shift during daylight with flexible breaks
Typical activities include:
-Garden maintenance (weeding, watering, pruning)
-Composting and mulching
-Soil preparation and planting
-Building or repairing raised beds, fences, or irrigation
-Seasonal tasks like cutting wood, seed saving or harvesting herbs
Our aim is to keep the work dynamic, collaborative, and adapted to your strengths.
Rules
As a team, we value respect, communication, and a community spirit. To ensure a harmonious space we ask you to:
-Respect the agreed schedule and team rhythm
-Be open to feedback and supportive of others
-Absolutely no violence, discrimination, or substance abuse
-Keep shared spaces tidy and contribute to a peaceful, kind atmosphere
This is a safe and nurturing place to grow - together with the land, and within ourselves 🌻