Sustainable Community Jelsa, Hvar, Croatia

5.0
(9 reviews)9

Artists & hands-on helpers for a magical woodland trail Croatia

Help a sustainable project
9 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature
9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals
7 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Arts
Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
Shared Dorm
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace
Specific space for you to work remotely
Use our equipped kitchen
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
Verified Host
This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.
WP Safeguard
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

We’re creating a woodland trail on our off-grid regenerative farm in Gdinj, Hvar, Croatia. We welcome artists, creatives and hands-on helpers to build paths, sculptures, fairy houses, reading corners and picnic spots using natural and reclaimed materials. Help us plant Mediterranean greenery and create a place where nature, stories and imagination meet. Bring your skills, ideas and love of outdoor life!

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Over 18 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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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Sustainable Community

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 9 Get in touch with nature
  • 7 Meeting locals
  • 7 Learning about sustainability
  • 6 Meeting international travelers
  • 5 Developing environmental awareness
  • 5 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 9 15. Life on land
  • 7 3. Good health and well-being
  • 7 12. Responsible consumption and production
Enis

Germany

5

The experience at Jelena and Zoran's place was amazing. We had our own guesthouse that we shared with one other volunteer and the view was just perfect. The work we did was nice but the weather didn't always allow us to work trough since we were working outside building a stonewall. All in all I liked it very much and I would recommend that to others also.

over 1 year ago

Jale

Germany

4

I'd like a lot the project which Jelena and Zoran are following and it was nice to be a part of it. The accommodation was amazing, because of the direct sea view and the beautiful, beautiful nature, which we were living in. I learned some new things, like mixing concrete and building a wall out of stones directly from the nature and to make a fire at a fireplace as well. Jelena cooked some amazing meals, which were so, so delicious and she was baking nearly every day fresh bred, which I enjoyed a lot. They also showed us the highest place of the island which was very impressive. Try it (:

over 1 year ago

Kathleen

United States

5

Je Lena and Zoran are the most welcoming and hospitable hosts. They really care about the volunteers and it becomes more of a family dynamic. Their property is absolutely beautiful and you learn so much! I loved my time here.

almost 2 years ago

Regina

Ukraine

5

An experience I will never forget & friends for a lifetime. I'm so happy I applied for this. Jelena and Zoran made me feel truly welcomed and accepted. As they say themselves, house chooses the people, and I really believe it does, as everything felt like it was meant to be. And as for volunteering, I learned a lot, but also discovered how much more I need to learn. I learned a bunch of Croatian words, enjoyed incredible landscapes, tried different types of work, connected both to SMM and gardening, and had more than enough time to relax. Thank you! To be continued..)

almost 2 years ago

Sasha

France

5

What an experience! Full of emotions, sharing, and wonderful moments. Here, I've experienced a simple life, connected to my environment, living in the present, here and now. Thank you for everything, truly for everything. Jelena and Zoran welcomed me as a full member of their family, sharing their remarkable hospitality. I've made true friends, and I feel enriched by this experience. This is surely only the beginning of something big, and we will see each other again very soon!

almost 2 years ago

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