🏡✨Volunteer in a French Renovation Project
The experience
About the Experience
Hello! My name is Manon 😊 I’m 34 years old and live with my husband and our 2-year-old son in a charming old French house.
Over the past 3 years, we’ve already renovated a large part of the house, with a lot of helpers and now we’re excited to continue this journey with fresh energy! 🔨🌿
What you offer
32 hours of help per week
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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.
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.
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.
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
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
About the Experience
Hello! My name is Manon 😊 I’m 34 years old and live with my husband and our 2-year-old son in a charming old French house.
We have a lot of projects in Neufchelles, in Paris also maybe soon (november) and in the south of France (November).
Over the past two years, we’ve already renovated a large part of the house, and now we’re excited to continue this journey with fresh energy! 🔨🌿
I’m a interior designer and learning traditional renovation techniques, aiming to create a home that is both beautiful and environmentally friendly.
We love welcoming volunteers and usually create small groups, so the experience becomes dynamic, fun and full of connection 🤝✨
If you’d like to join our adventure send us a message
Activities & Shift
🧩 What You Will Do
🔨 Help with renovation of an old French house
🎨 Support interior design and creative ideas
🧹 Help with light daily tasks when needed
🤝 Collaborate in a team with other volunteers
🌱 What You Get
🏡 Immersion in a real home renovation project
🎓 Learn sustainable and traditional construction methods
🤝 Be part of a fun and social volunteer group
📶 WiFi access
🚲 Bicycles available
🚌 Local transport access
🥕 Vegetarian & vegan-friendly environment
🌍 Cultural Exchange
🤝 Meet new people from around the world
🗺️ Discover the local area with us
🗣️ Learn and practice French
🍲 Share and cook traditional meals together
🎓 Educational Experiences Offered
Learn French 🇫🇷
Learn how to renovate an old house using traditional techniques
Discover sustainable and eco-conscious design
👤 Who We Are Looking For
Curious and motivated people
Interested in renovation, design or sustainability
Team players who enjoy group experiences
Open-minded and positive energy 😄
Rules
Il est apprécié que les tâches de communauté soit faites par vous même : faire à manger, nettoyer sa propre chambre 1x par semaine, nettoyer la salle de bain et wc derrière soit.