Quiet mountain stay: gardening & DIY help
The experience
We are a Dutch family living in the sunny hills of Andalusia, Spain, renting out three peaceful casitas at Vida Calma. During quieter weeks we welcome help with gardening, pruning, outdoor projects and small maintenance tasks around the property. Depending on your interests, you can also help making a vegetable/herb garden, social media, marketing, playing with the kids or walking our dog.
Your stay will be in one of our fully equipped casitas
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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.
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.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate Spanish or Fluent English
Between 23 and 70 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
We are a Dutch family living in the Andalusian mountains near the coast (30 minutes), renting out three peaceful casitas at Vida Calma. During quieter periods we welcome motivated and independent people who enjoy nature, family life and outdoor projects.
Help mainly consists of gardening, small DIY projects and general outdoor maintenance. Sometimes there may also be simple cleaning or organizing tasks. If you enjoy spending time with children or dogs, that is always welcome too, but never required.
In exchange, we offer a relaxed stay in a beautiful natural setting with swimming pool access and mountain views. We value a calm, respectful and positive atmosphere.
Activities & Shift
Gardening and outdoor maintenance
Small DIY / repair tasks
Organizing storage or outdoor areas
Occasionally light cleaning tasks
Optional: spending time with children or our dog
Usually around 5-6 hours per day, 5 days per week, mostly during the morning (9 to 14). Afternoons and weekends are free to relax or explore the area.
Rules
Respect the quiet and peaceful atmosphere of Vida Calma
No smoking inside the accommodations
Keep shared spaces clean and tidy
Please communicate openly if something is unclear
We appreciate positive, independent and respectful people
No parties or excessive alcohol use
Family-friendly behavior is important here