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Skilled Hands Wanted – Join Our Renovation Adventure in Spain

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The experience

We’re a family living in the Spanish hills, renovating a house and shaping the land around it. We’re looking for skilled hands—carpentry, construction, plastering, or general renovation—to join us for 32 hours a week. In return, we offer free ingredients for meals, a cozy tent in our forest, and the chance to live close to nature and experience another way of life. Join us and put your craftsmanship to work in a beautiful, peaceful setting.

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate Spanish

Between 23 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

What You’ll Be Doing:
- Taking on skilled building and renovation work—from structural jobs to finishing
- Using your craftsmanship and sharing your knowledge with us
- Working hands-on in a supportive, down-to-earth environment
- Bringing your own ideas and solutions to help shape the project

What We Offer:
- Free accommodation and quality ingredients to cook delicious food
- A welcoming atmosphere where you’re part of the team
- A chance to live close to nature while experiencing another way of life
- Connection with a growing network of like-minded people in the area

If you’ve got experience in construction, carpentry, or similar hands-on trades, and you’re up for 32 hours a week of steady work, this might be your place.

Activities & Shift

Activities
- Renovation & construction work (carpentry, plastering, tiling, painting, general building)
- Outdoor projects (gardening, landscaping, creating spaces on the land)
- Occasional help with cooking, cleaning, or organizing shared spaces
- Sharing ideas and solutions to improve the project

Shifts
- 5 days a week, around 6–7 hours per day (approx. 32 hours total)
- Work usually starts in the morning when it’s cooler, with breaks for meals and rest
- Afternoons are often for lighter tasks, personal projects, or downtime
- Weekends free for rest, exploring the area, or joining community activities nearby

Rules

1. Be yourself — We value honesty and real connections. Bring your skills, your energy, and your true self.
2. Work with a good spirit — We love hard work but also keep it light. Respect the job, enjoy the process.
3. Stay flexible — Renovation brings surprises. An open attitude makes the work easier for everyone.
4. Embrace the adventure — Life here is hands-on and unpredictable. Step in, try new things, and take pride in the results.