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Village Home Helpers Wanted – Different projects

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The experience

Our cozy village home, set in a forest-like area just outside Tirana, welcomes volunteers to help with daily chores and property projects. Tasks include housekeeping, gardening, pet care, and general assistance. Enjoy nature, a peaceful setting, and a friendly communal atmosphere. Private kitchen access and food supplies are provided for independent meals.


What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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.

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

Intermediate English or Intermediate Italian

Between 20 and 50 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

Volunteer Stay Overview

Here is a short overview of what to expect during your stay:

What to Expect.
Accommodation and food are provided in exchange for your help; no financial compensation is offered.

We Provide:
Accommodation (fully equipped Caravan).
Access to a private volunteer kitchen.
Access to bathroom, shower, and washing machine.
Tools and materials for all tasks.
Opportunities to learn about gardening, construction, and off-grid living.

Food Provided:
Volunteers have access to a private kitchen, so meals and cooking are independent.
We provide basic vegetarian food supplies, including:

- Staples
Oatmeal
Rice
Pasta
Lentils
Beans

- Basics & Condiments
Salt
Black pepper
Sugar
Flour
Sunflower cooking oil
Feta cheese

- Vegetables & Seasonal Produce
Onions
Potatoes
Garlic
Seasonal fruits and vegetables, when available, such as apples, peppers, tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplant.

We also provide water and milk.

If you have special dietary requirements or prefer specific products, please bring them with you.

Transport:
Bus access to Tirana is a short walk away
TEG Shopping Center is around 20–30 minutes away.

**activities:**
Volunteers help up to 5 hours a day. Tasks vary depending on the day, but our dog is always on the property and needs feeding. Schedules are flexible, with two days off per week arranged to fit our plans. Other projects may require different levels of physical work. Volunteers will be explained the projects on hand during the interview video call before final confirmation.

**rules:**
1. Keep common areas clean and respect the space.
2. The van is for assigned volunteers or us only; no other people are allowed to use or be
in the van. It must be treated with care.
3. Smoking is allowed outside only.
4. Drugs are strictly forbidden on the property.
5. Be respectful of other volunteers and maintain a positive atmosphere.
6. Please respect our schedule, as we rely on help to create time for
other tasks and projects.


Activities & Shift

Volunteers help up to 5 hours a day. Tasks vary depending on the day, but our dog is always on the property and needs feeding. Schedules are flexible, with two days off per week arranged to fit our plans. Other projects may require different levels of physical work. Volunteers will be explained the projects on hand during the interview video call before final confirmation.


Rules

1. Keep common areas clean and respect the space.\n2. The van is for assigned volunteers or us only; no other people are allowed to use or be \n in the van. It must be treated with care.\n3. Smoking is allowed outside only.\n4. Drugs are strictly forbidden on the property.\n5. Be respectful of other volunteers and maintain a positive atmosphere.\n6. Please respect our schedule, as we rely on help to create time for \n other tasks and projects.