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Remodeling and repairing cottage for Winter

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The experience

My cottage outside of Tirana has a variety of projects that need to be done immediately in preparation for Winter and I could urgently use assistance from anyone who has strong skills in joinery/carpentry, plumbing, or electric wiring. We will be working together to insulate and strengthen the roof, install new windows, put in flooring, and possibly tile the bathroom. Any skills that you have in this direction would be most welcome!

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.

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 Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteers may assist with some daily tasks such as general housekeeping, pet care, and light gardening, but the primary focus will be working on the remodeling and winterization of the cottage. In exchange, we provide free accommodation in our self-converted van or our caravan, with privacy and personal space. We will eat together most days, but food and cooking supplies are provided when joint meals are not possible. You'll also be part of a welcoming community with other volunteers working on various projects.

Activities & Shift

Volunteers help up to 5 hours a day. Tasks vary depending on the day, but our dogs are always on the property and need feeding. Schedules are flexible, with two days off per week arranged to fit our plans. Other projects may require different levels of physical work. Volunteers will be explained the projects on hand during the interview video call before final confirmation.

Rules

1. Keep common areas clean and respect the space.
2. The van is for assigned volunteers or us only; no other people are allowed to use or be
in the van. It must be treated with care.
3. Smoking is allowed outside only.
4. Drugs are strictly forbidden on the property.
5. Be respectful of other volunteers and maintain a positive atmosphere.
6. Please respect our schedule, as we rely on help to create time for
other tasks and projects.