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We are Helena and Andy , living in a beautiful and peaceful village located on the border of Galicia and León. Surrounded by mountains and situated next to a national park it´s great for someone who loves outdoor activities slow pace and wildlife.
We are in a process of renovation a stone house using as much recycle stuff and natural materials as possible.
Please read carefully the shifts and acomodation section where we explain in detail-
25 hours of help per week
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
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.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Beginner English or Beginner Spanish
Between 23 and 65 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We are looking for someone to help us with the renovation. We can teach you various house building skills such as installing doors and windows, renovating stone work using tradition lime mortar. Laying foundations installing lintels etc.
Also Spanish or English if you are interested.
If you have experience in building off grid low budget houseS or if you are a creative person thinking off the box will be fantastic for our project.
A normal day consisits in having breakfast and starting around 9:00-10;00am ,doing whatever jobs need to be done. Over the next months we are going to installing floors, floating stairs, windows doors, pointing, stonework using traditional materials.
We have a break around 11:30 am ..when we finish the shift we´ll have a main meal together,Usually cooked by Helena.
We provide snacks for your dinner , such us eggs, bread, milk, spreads,sausages.,rice,...
We have pets (A dog called Scrappy) and 3 cats( Iggy , Rass and Snowy) that need feeding and walking ,ONLY if we are not here , apart from that , it`s pretty relaxed.
You´ll have from 3pm everyday and the weekends free .The camino de Santiago is very close by or you can get a lift with us if we are going to city or wherever. There are other people in the village but they are mostly here at the weekends during the week it´s really quiet just the wildlife and us to keep you company or if you are happy with on your own it´s no problem .
Accomodation is a caravan for your own with doble bed .cooker .... please check the pictures to have a better idea.
If this sounds appealing to you let us know please . All the best.
Have a great day!
Andy & Helena
At least stay for 3 weeks.
