Homestay Elverum, Norway

4.5
(7 reviews)7

Building something beautiful in Elverum, Norway

Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
6 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
6 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Private Room
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Holistic Therapies
You can take part in any of our therapeutic activities for free.
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.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Warmly welcome to our family homestead, 1 hour 45 min drive from Oslo. This is more than a construction project as we are building both physical spaces and a culture of connection, emotional literacy, and conscious communication, to us this place is all about restoring our motherline. We believe that if you are drawn to visit us, your input matters and will help shape this place.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Norwegian
  • Between 18 and 80 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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7 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Get in touch with nature
  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 4 Meeting locals
  • 4 Practicing English
  • 3 Developing environmental awareness
  • 2 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 4 3. Good health and well-being
  • 1 4. Quality education
Maria Cecilia

Brazil

5

I was warmly welcomed by Maria in Elverum. I really enjoyed the ritual of stretching before breakfast and the expressions of gratitude before meals that we shared together. I participated in several activities, mainly cooking. I also enjoyed cooking for Maria's friends and families who came to help her. Everyone was very fun. There was a music night, which was nice! The walk to the lake with the volunteers Adriana and the sisters Dasha and Ivanna was wonderful. I took pleasure in collaborating on the activities I carried out in a calm space surrounded by beautiful nature.

2 months ago

Isabella

Italy

5

My stay with Maria was the perfect escape to relax and reconnect with nature. She was an exceptional host incredibly warm, helpful, and attentive to all our needs. The sense of community was wonderful; we shared all our meals together and started the days with peaceful meditation. Between picking blueberries, heading to the lake, playing volleyball, painting, and enjoying cozy poetry night, every moment was memorable. I left feeling completely refreshed and cannot recommend volunteering with Maria enough!

2 months ago

Ravenn

Malaysia

5

I had a wonderful time volunteering here. We did different work every day. We also had daily morning meditation, and depending on the volunteer skills, we danced salsa, and enjoyed poetry and movie nights. I loved our walks, trips to the lake, picking berries, and seeing a double rainbow. Karol's cooking and music were also highlights, and I loved trying dishes from different parts of the world made by the other volunteers. Maria was kind and encouraging, and I especially enjoyed our conversations about women's empowerment. A lovely experience with great people, friendships, and memories.

3 months ago

Zoe

Australia

5

From the moment I arrived I felt welcomed and excited to be here. Maria is so lovely, kind hearted and great at creating a space for everyone to communicate their needs and have them met. We were straight into action from paddle boarding in the lake, doing breath work together and even setting up the vintage sewing machine! The work was super fun and it felt great when I found ways I could really make a difference. I'm excited to see how this place grows in the future and the people who will shape it!

4 months ago

Jonas

Germany

2

I was conflicted about how many stars to give. Maria was very nice to us, the rooms were great and the work was partly hard but as expected.On the other hand is she one of the most passive aggressive and manipulative people I've ever met.She fought a one sided power struggle against one of the volunteers. No idea what he supposedly did and she also couldn't explain it. Besides extremely rude unprompted comments, she acted like we did some work wrong even though it was exactly as agreed. The volunteer cut his finger and she said she won't drive him to the hospital or he should drive himself.

16 days ago

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