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Support required to maintain my river fed carp lake and surrounding grounds. Support to maintain and clean my 2 gites and surrounding grounds. No skills required, just ambition to work and learn new skills. Opportunity to improve your French language. Access to swimming pool and hot tub when guests aren't staying. Home from home living environment. Local bars, shops and restaurants within cycling distance. Beautiful country side to explore.
25 hours of help per week
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
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!
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.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Beginner English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
RED MILL CARP FRANCE
Volunteer Work Programme – Fishing & Farmhouse Renovation
Welcome to Red Mill Carp France
Red Mill Carp France is a rural carp-farming and countryside project in Brittany, France. Volunteers help with fishing lakes, grounds maintenance, countryside work and renovating an old French farmhouse.
Professional experience is not required—reliability, a positive attitude and willingness to learn are most important.
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1. CARP & FISHING LAKE PROJECT
Depending on the season, volunteers may help with:
- Maintaining lakes, banks, paths and fishing areas
- Clearing vegetation, brambles, branches and debris
- Maintaining swims and access points
- General carp-farm duties
- Organising equipment and work areas
Some tasks can be physically demanding.
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2. FARMHOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT
Volunteers will help renovate an old French farmhouse. Possible tasks include:
- Clearing rooms and removing old materials
- Cleaning and preparing walls and floors
- Basic masonry, repointing and mortar preparation
- Floor, door and window repairs
- Basic carpentry, insulation and plastering
- Painting, sanding and timber treatment
- Clearing the surrounding area
- Repairing paths, walls and fencing
The project is ideal for anyone interested in traditional French renovation and rural building skills.
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3. GROUNDS & COUNTRYSIDE MAINTENANCE
Typical jobs include:
- Grass cutting and strimming
- Hedge, bramble and vegetation clearance
- Tree and branch clearing
- Path, fence and gate maintenance
- Landscaping and general tidying
Tasks vary with the season and weather.
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4. WORKING HOURS
A typical day is approximately:
09.0012.00 Morning work
12:00 Lunch / rest
14:30 Afternoon work
Approximately 5 hours per day, five days per week.
Hours may change according to weather, seasonal needs and the work involved.
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5. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We welcome volunteers who are:
- Reliable and hard-working
- Practical and friendly
- Comfortable outdoors
- Willing to learn
- Happy working in a small team
Experience is useful but not essential. Skills in building, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, decorating, landscaping, farming, fishing or mechanics are welcome.
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6. THE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteers can experience:
🇫🇷 Rural French life
🎣 Carp fishing and lake management
🏡 Renovating a traditional farmhouse
🌳 Countryside work
🔨 Practical building skills
🤝 Teamwork
🍽️ Local food and culture
🚶 Exploring Brittany
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COME AND BE PART OF THE PROJECT
If you enjoy outdoor work, fishing, countryside life and practical projects, Red Mill Carp France offers the chance to help transform an old French property.
Work hard. Learn new skills. Enjoy rural France. Help bring tRED MILL CARP FRANCE
Volunteer Work Programme – Fishing & Farmhouse Renovation
Welcome to Red Mill Carp France
Red Mill Carp France is a rural carp-farming and countryside project in Brittany, France. Volunteers help with fishing lakes, grounds maintenance, countryside work and renovating an old French farmhouse.
Professional experience is not required—reliability, a positive attitude and willingness to learn are most important.
---
1. CARP & FISHING LAKE PROJECT
Depending on the season, volunteers may help with:
- Maintaining lakes, banks, paths and fishing areas
- Clearing vegetation, brambles, branches and debris
- Maintaining swims and access points
- General carp-farm duties
- Organising equipment and work areas
Some tasks can be physically demanding.
---
2. FARMHOUSE RENOVATION PROJECT
Volunteers will help renovate an old French farmhouse. Possible tasks include:
- Clearing rooms and removing old materials
- Cleaning and preparing walls and floors
- Basic masonry, repointing and mortar preparation
- Floor, door and window repairs
- Basic carpentry, insulation and plastering
- Painting, sanding and timber treatment
- Clearing the surrounding area
- Repairing paths, walls and fencing
The project is ideal for anyone interested in traditional French renovation and rural building skills.
---
3. GROUNDS & COUNTRYSIDE MAINTENANCE
Typical jobs include:
- Grass cutting and strimming
- Hedge, bramble and vegetation clearance
- Tree and branch clearing
- Path, fence and gate maintenance
- Landscaping and general tidying
Tasks vary with the season and weather.
---
4. WORKING HOURS
A typical day is approximately:
08:30–11:00 Morning work
11:00–12:00 Lunch / rest
12:00–14:30 Afternoon work
Approximately 5 hours per day, five days per week.
Hours may change according to weather, seasonal needs and the work involved.
---
5. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We welcome volunteers who are:
- Reliable and hard-working
- Practical and friendly
- Comfortable outdoors
- Willing to learn
- Happy working in a small team
Experience is useful but not essential. Skills in building, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, decorating, landscaping, farming, fishing or mechanics are welcome.
---
6. THE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Volunteers can experience:
🇫🇷 Rural French life
🎣 Carp fishing and lake management
🏡 Renovating a traditional farmhouse
🌳 Countryside work
🔨 Practical building skills
🤝 Teamwork
🍽️ Local food and culture
🚶 Exploring Brittany
---
COME AND BE PART OF THE PROJECT
If you enjoy outdoor work, fishing, countryside life and practical projects, Red Mill Carp France offers the chance to help transform an old French property.
Work hard. Learn new skills. Enjoy rural France. Help bring the project to life.he project to life.
**activities:**
09.00 to 12.00 Morning work
12:00 Lunch / rest
14:30 Afternoon work
Approximately 5 hours per day, five days per week.
**rules:**
No drugs
No partying
No guests without prior notice
09.00 to 12.00 Morning work
12:00 Lunch / rest
14:30 Afternoon work
Approximately 5 hours per day, five days per week.
No drugs
No partying
No guests without prior notice
