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šŸ”šŸŒ² Build an Eco House in Northern Sweden


The experience

Join our small homestead near UmeĆ„ and help build an eco house using natural and recycled materials while learning traditional and innovative construction techniques. You’ll also assist with gardening and enjoy incredible surroundings filled with forests, lakes, hiking trails, climbing spots, wild berries, and mushrooms. A perfect experience for nature lovers and sustainable living enthusiasts. šŸ„šŸ«āœØ


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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

Stay on the property in a trailer unit or basic cabin. We have a big space outdoors with kitchen and hangout area. Prepare your own meals and help out with building and gardening chores. We have a small dog that also wants to play. Private shower and outdoor composting toilet.

We are located 20 km from the city center (umeƄ) there are not much to do here except work on the farm and enjoying the outdoors. We have a pretty packed schedule with a small kid, work 9 to 5 and lots of chores to do. So you need to be able to entertain yourself on your spare time. The autumn can be cold and wet so you know.


Rules

Clean up after yourself.
No excessive alcohol consumption.