Farm Sant joan de les abadesses, Spain

5.0
(64 reviews)64

Help with farm tasks in Spain!

Top Host
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Help a sustainable project
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Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
56 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers
38 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

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
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

1

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.
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.
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.
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.
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
2 weeks

The Experience

Needed: a person to assist with tasks on a cow dairy farm and in estate management. Basically help with daily cleaning of the stalls, clearing forest to reclaim old pastures, in the meadows, fertilizing, repairing electric fences or damages, or stacking stones, in the orchard, in harvest campaigns or weeding, in summer with hay bales, or sometimes cleaning some areas of the farm.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
  • 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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Talk to those who have lived the experience

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  • a) How was your experience with this host?
  • b) How was your day-to-day routine?
  • c) How much did you spend on this trip?

64 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 56 Get in touch with nature
  • 38 Meeting international travelers
  • 31 Learning about sustainability
  • 29 Developing environmental awareness
  • 29 Immersing in the local culture
  • 19 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 36 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 33 15. Life on land
  • 23 13. Climate action
Tristan

United States

5

Mel's farm was great for my 1st volunteer opportunity, I was here for a month and in that time I got to know the surrounding area quite a bit and the task where straight forward, I had my own room, and we had plenty of food. If you like mountains and not afraid of work this place Is great.

about 1 month ago

Thijmen

Netherlands

5

I've really enjoyed my stay at Mel's farm! The tasks were physical and simple; moving/cutting wood, cleaning shit from the staples and other easy jobs. You could prepare yourself food whenever you liked. If you would like to clear your mind from the city life with cows dogs and much more cats, this the perfect fit for you! Being in the nature, swimming in the nearby waterfalls and visiting historica towns are worth doing in your free time. All by all I recommend this place!

about 1 month ago

Jack

United Kingdom

5

I had a wonderful stay at Mel's farm! Mel is incredibly lovely and full of fascinating local knowledge. The experience is fully immersive and surrounded by nature, with beautiful nearby towns to explore on days off—the closest is a pleasant 45-minute walk.

The work is fair and manageable: 4 hours daily with great schedule flexibility, bar a few time-sensitive tasks. Living in the main farmhouse gives an authentic feel, complete with a private room and shared kitchen/bathroom. Food is abundant, you can pick fresh produce from the garden, and Mel generously keeps the pantry fully stocked.

2 months ago

Filip

Poland

5

The experience was great!!! If you want to live through a real farm experience, and physical work, that option is for you. Mel is a great person. He gives you space for your own things and also the working schedule is on you. I had an opportunity to meet international friends with whom I could practice my Spanish, which makes me very happy. Thanks for all!!!

8 months ago

Nathan

Brazil

5

It was a great experience, the tasks are easy to learn, the host is very hospitable and friendly, there was plenty of food available, and the cheese with risotto was delicious!

11 months ago

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About the host

Hosted by Mel

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Response Time
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