Gran Canaria Finca – Help with Building, Repairs & DIY Projects
The experience
We’re looking for motivated volunteers to help with building projects, repairs, stable construction and renovation, electrical work in our new apartments, and general maintenance. There’s plenty to do and lots of potential to develop! We’ll guide you through the projects and work together as a team. Practical skills are welcome, but motivation and a hands-on attitude matter more.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Drinks:
Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Get free drinks or beverages.:
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
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.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner Spanish or Intermediate English
Between 18 and 37 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Your daily tasks will focus on helping us maintain, improve and develop our finca in Gran Canaria. You’ll support us with building projects, repairing and renovating stables, general maintenance and hands-on DIY projects. You may also help with electrical work in our new apartments, depending on your skills and experience.
Every day brings different tasks depending on our current projects and priorities. We’ll guide you through the work, coordinate tasks together and support you along the way. Practical experience is welcome, but motivation, reliability and a willingness to get involved matter most!
Activities & Shift
You’ll work 5 hours per day, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, with two days off per week.
Depending on the day and our current projects, your tasks may include:
- Building, repairing and renovating stables
- General construction and maintenance work
- DIY projects and improvements around the finca
- Helping with repairs and renovations in our apartments
- Electrical work, depending on your skills and experience
- Preparing materials, organizing tools and keeping work areas tidy
- Supporting the ongoing development of our property
The tasks vary depending on the projects we’re working on. We’ll explain what needs to be done, coordinate the work with you and tackle the projects together as a team. Your ideas are welcome, and we’ll make sure you know what to do and have guidance along the way.
Rules
We wish for respectful, kind and responsible people who value nature, animals and peaceful living. Our finca is a calm and loving place, so we appreciate open communication, reliability and a mindful way of living together. We ask everyone to treat the animals, plants, apartment and shared spaces with care and respect.