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A very different experience!

4.5
(3 reviews)3

The experience

Want to step out of the rat race? Here's your chance to go back to a simpler, more peaceful and meaningful time! We live off the land as much as possible, recycle, reuse, make ourselves. You'd be joining us in everything we do - from gardening, building, cooking, we etc. as part of the family. We have a gluten-free mostly vegetarian diet. ---We have 2 positions: One is a strictly helper/assistant role, the other a more learning oriented one.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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.

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.

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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


Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner German

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Apologies for those who unsuccessfully tried to contact us, we had PC issues and messages got lost. So sorry!---You would be working and learning alongside us in whatever activities are needed. Gardening , building, repairs, household chores , whatever is needed to run our homestead. You would be our extra hands and brains if you will, assisting us in whatever task we do. We will never expect to do anything you are uncomfortable with unless you want to be challenged. We can teach you many skills - loom weaving, stone work, carpentry, organic gardening, baking, art, language art, creative writing etc. Feel at home!-We also have a learning position for an alternative apprentice community builder.


Activities & Shift

There is no set schedule other than our off-property work for money, but one of us will always be there to guide and to support you. We are generally fairly early risers and would expect you to do the same so we are ready to tackle the day together. Meals are usually leisurely done unless an urgent need requires our attention. Despite our age we are very flexible, indeed. Again, you will be treated like family, and we will make an effort to make your stay memorable.


Rules

No smoking, no drugs except medically necessary. No waste as much as possible, but common sense and respect in all you do.