Repairs, Gardening, & House Governance in Berlin, Germany
The experience
Offering a unique stay for someone who enjoys a balanced mix of hands-on tasks and a warm living environment. We’re looking for a reliable and positive person to help us keep the house running smoothly and beautifully.
Your role will include a mix of light gardening, routine cleaning + repairing projects, and helping organize space by keeping everyone on track with a simple cleaning rota. We’re excited to host someone who brings positive energy!
What you offer
20 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
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 25
Per week
Fee pays for:
Materials for volunteer activities
Description:
to help cover cleaning products material, milk and coffee tools for gardening and rubbish collection fee
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.
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.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian
Between 20 and 46 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
This opportunity is for someone that wants to experience the city life of Berlin for free while not sacrificing nature and a calm surrounding with clean air and yet being close to the bubbly city. We are next to lakes and a small forest with wild ecosystem. House is very well connected to the city via fast S-bahn trains.
The right person for the role will enjow the balance between individually performed practical tasks and communication to flatmates.
We offer a structured home environment in exchange for up to 4 hours a day for 5 days a week. Sundays and Mondays are ideally your days off - but if you have any specific requirements (let's say a long weekend festival to attend or would like to have 3 days off, we can adjust hours on other days once in a while)
The setup is simple: you’ll have accommodation (little fee per week asked) and become part of a small household where everyone contributes to keeping the common areas clean.
We’re looking for someone significantly responsible, dependable, and taking pride in his/her work—someone who takes initiative and appreciates a clean and harmonious home. If you like the idea of contributing to a space while having your own time to explore and relax, this will suit you well.
Activities & Shift
Your tasks will be a mix of practical and social responsibilities, including:
- Some heavy gardening and outdoor maintenance - monthly cutting wood as well (must be comfortable with this task)
- DIY projects like occasional painting, fixing a door lock, screwing some screws.
- Helping keep the house clean and organized by managing a simple cleaning rota
- Greeting Airbnb guests, showing them around (2 min maximum interaction required), and making them feel welcome
The workload is balanced and flexible but with clear expectations so that the contribution is fair to allow plenty of free time to enjoy the area and relax.
Rules
We keep a relaxed but respectful environment, so a few simple rules apply:
Be responsible, reliable, and communicate openly
Respect shared spaces and help keep them clean and tidy
Bathroom should always be towel- and hair-free
Help manage the agreed cleaning rota by checking that flatmates are performing their duties
Be friendly and welcoming to guests
Do not smoke in the house
Do not eat other flatmates food
This is a shared home, so mutual respect and teamwork are essential.