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Hands-on DIY: Painting & Small Renovation Projects

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The experience

Join us for creative, artistic DIY projects around our home! We’ll do painting, small makeovers, and fun hands-on improvements—no skills needed, just creativity and good energy. It’s about enjoying the process together, not perfection. We share meals, laugh, and live a slow, authentic Greek lifestyle near Kastoria. Perfect if you love creating and being part of a home.


What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely


Requirements

Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

This is a home-based, relaxed volunteering experience focused on creativity, collaboration, and shared daily life. You’ll be part of our household, helping with light, artistic DIY projects while experiencing authentic Greek living. We value communication, mutual respect, and a positive attitude.

We work together, share meals, and keep a balanced rhythm between helping and free time. The focus is on enjoying the process, not perfection—no prior experience needed.


Activities & Shift

Typical tasks include painting walls or furniture, simple repairs, organising spaces, and small indoor/outdoor improvements. Some days may include light gardening or tidying shared areas.

Shifts are around 4–5 hours per day, 5 days per week. We work together as a team, with clear guidance and a relaxed pace.