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Help us refurbish the spaces at La Antigua Fabrica

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The experience

Gardening jobs, physical work for those who enjoy going to the gym. Moving logs on the mountain. We also have a beautiful vegetable garden 🫜 and a plant garden.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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.

Additional fee required

Amount: € 21 Per week

Fee pays for: Benefits for travelers

Description: For the hygiene and meals of the volunteers themselves.


What you get

2 days off per week

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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.

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

🪵 Natural building (Bioconstruction)
🏡 Helping to complete our handmade log cabin
🪨 Sealing walls using natural clay and straw mixes
🪵 Sanding and treating the wood with eco-friendly finishes
🌾 Installation of natural insulation materials

Learn traditional and sustainable building techniques along the way.
🌳 Land maintenance
🪓 Gathering firewood
🚶 Maintaining trails
💧 Caring for rainwater harvesting systems
🌿 General outdoor maintenance
Tasks may vary depending on season and weather.

💚 Who we are looking for
We are not looking for cheap labor; we are looking for people who genuinely want to share this experience with us.

This opportunity is perfect if:
✨ They love nature
🌱 They are curious about permaculture or sustainable living
🛠️ Enjoy practical projects
💪 Don’t mind outdoor physical work
😊 They want to learn practical skills for a more self-sufficient lifestyle
No prior experience required, only motivation, a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

🌍 What you’ll get
🌿 Practical experience in permaculture and regenerative agriculture
🏡 Practical knowledge of natural building with wood, clay and straw
🥗 Fresh meals prepared with ingredients from our organic garden
🌳 Accommodation surrounded by nature
🤝 Cultural exchange and meaningful connections
🌞 A peaceful environment to disconnect from city life and reconnect with nature

If you’re looking for an authentic experience where you can learn valuable skills while contributing to a meaningful project, we’d love to welcome you!


Activities & Shift

🌾 What will you help with?
Your main activities may include:
🌱 Organic garden and Permaculture
🥕 Bed preparation for sowing
🌿 Planting and harvesting seasonal vegetables
💧 Manual irrigation and efficient irrigation techniques
🌼 Seed collection and natural pest control
♻️ Compost maintenance
🍅 Harvesting fresh produce for our daily meals

⏰ Schedule
📅 Monday to Friday
🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
☕ Coffee and lunch breaks included
🌞 Afternoons and weekends completely free to relax or explore the area.


Rules

To ensure harmonious living in this shared space, we ask:
Respect for cycles: Silence and dim lights after 10:00 PM to respect everyone’s rest and local wildlife.
Conscious resource use: Water and energy are limited; use them responsibly (short showers, turning off lights).
Safety first: Mandatory use of gloves and careful handling of tools during construction work.
Coexistence: Immediate cleaning after using the kitchen or bathrooms. Assertive communication in case of any conflict.
Commitment: If something unexpected comes up, let us know in advance. We value punctuality in work days.