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Garden Helper

The experience

Learn practical skills in ecosystem restoration and food cultivation while working in the forest and garden, under the guidance of our environmental scientist and expert consultant. Help us build soil, make compost, retain water and protect from erosion, plant trees, grow food, protect from drought and wildfires and create a microclimate of abundance to be shared with all!

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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 English or Intermediate Spanish

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

Your help may include tasks such as digging, cutting weeds, mulching, watering, planting, collecting and cutting wood from the forest, harvesting, pruning and other general garden building and maintenance tasks. 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 25 hours per week (5 hours/day, 5 days/week) and in return receive:

🛏️ Cozy shared or private accommodation
🥗 Healthy vegetarian/vegan 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 🌻