🌿 Volunteer Opportunity in the French Countryside
The experience
Nature, Creativity & Easygoing Host
I’m looking for a friendly and motivated volunteer to help me decorate my house and improve the garden. You don’t need extensive experience — just a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Some basic skills in painting, gardening, or DIY are a plus!
What you offer
25 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
3 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.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
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 Beginner French
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
🏡 About the Place
The house is located at 2000 ft altitude, right next to the famous forest of La Colettes, with beautiful hiking trails just outside the door.
We are in a very peaceful rural area, between Montluçon, Clermont-Ferrand, and Vichy — perfect for nature lovers who enjoy fresh air and tranquility.
📺 What You Get
Accommodation in a peaceful countryside setting
TV with all channels
Unlimited internet
Access to amazing hiking trails and nature
If you’re looking for a calm environment, fresh mountain air, and a relaxed atmosphere while contributing to a creative home project, this could be perfect for you.
Feel free to message me if you’d like to know more 🌿
Activities & Shift
🛠️ What You’ll Help With
Painting and light decorating
Cleaning and organizing
Gardening and outdoor maintenance
DIY projects (if you feel comfortable with it)
I’m a very easygoing and experienced host, with knowledge in plumbing, electrics, and general DIY — I’m happy to guide and teach you along the way.
⏰ Hours
Flexible schedule — we can agree on hours that suit both of us.
Rules
None for normal friendly people