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Learn to be a pro builder while staying in beautiful nature

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The experience

We are completely remodelling an old village school into an art residency, which will be part of the nearby Hub Feenix. The school is 500m2 with 10 rooms, of which the lower have had a small fire but upper are livable.
We will make new surfaces in the bottom half of the house while you can stay in the quiet, beautiful upstairs, surrounded by nature.
We have pro skills to teach, and the place really is an natural gem, for nature lovers.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Be from outside Finland

European Union Passport

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The work is making new surfaces, and we require some experience. We have ourselves been professionals for years and can thus teach a lot.
We will use different power tools and techniques (wood, clay, paint), and expect applicants to show a high degree of self-motivation and a love of creating spaces.
The result will be used as an art residency by the cooperative.

Activities & Shift

The property is uniquely beautiful in the quiet finish countryside. The work hours are flexible and since afterwards you can enjoy the nearby forests (partly under nature reserve laws) and lakes (with a rowing boat, provided).
Internet is provided so remote working is also possible.

Rules

During this special time (ie before the house is ready) there will be a separate rooms for everyone. This is thus the perfect place for people who want quiet and nature. Ie no drinking etc.