Homestay Barrettali, France

5.0
(11 reviews)11

🏑 Volunteer in Corsica, France πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Help us build a dream between the mountains and the Mediterranean! πŸ› οΈπŸŒΏπŸΎ

Top Host
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Connect with nature
11 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Expand your environmental consciousness
10 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Additional Fee
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

€ 5

Per day

Fee pays for

  • Materials for volunteer activities

Description

We ask for a contribution of 5 euros for meals and equipment. Alcohol is not included.

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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.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
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.
Free Hiking Tours
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Stay at least
2 weeks
Stay up to
4 weeks

The Experience

Bonjour! πŸ‘‹ We’re two people, 3 dogs, 4 hens and one cat living in a remote and breathtaking spot in Corsica, surrounded by mountains and just a short ride from the sea. We're currently rebuilding a small stone house using traditional techniques and need some helping hands to join the adventure! πŸ—οΈπŸŒ„

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Requirements

  • Intermediate French or Intermediate English
  • Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 11 Get in touch with nature
  • 10 Developing environmental awareness
  • 9 Learning about sustainability
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture
  • 7 Developing social awareness
  • 6 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 8 3. Good health and well-being
  • 6 13. Climate action
  • 4 7. Affordable and clean energy
Susannah

United Kingdom

5

My two weeks with Jess and Nico were extremely enriching, calming and productive!! This is a great place for meaningful and topical discussion and work (timings for which were very considerate + attentive given the summer heat!) The tent was really comfy, and I loved having the hammocks in the forest to lie and read a book :) The location is an amazing way to discover non-touristy Corsica and its wild and isolated nature! I loved it ❀️

3 months ago

Niamh

United Kingdom

5

Nico and Jess were so friendly and welcoming, I was quite nervous at first as this was my first time using Worldpackers but they made me feel very at home. They are both very passionate people and were incredibly interesting to talk to, I learnt a lot during my stay about the environment and many different political topics. The scenery is just amazing, Nico and Jess were great for showing me around the area and ensuring I had time to really see the town which is beautiful. It was such a great experience and I still miss their adorable dogs!

3 months ago

Elizah

United States

5

Jess and Nico were the best. They were very welcoming, and adjusting to life in Corsica was easy. They are incredibly knowledgeable about so much, so never a dull conversation. They are very generous, flexible, and great listeners. Would highly recommend this experience if you are looking for rich conversation, outdoor work, and a natural setting. And, their dogs are the cutest :)

4 months ago

Brennan

United States

5

My time with Jess and Nico was fantastic. If you're looking for a beautiful place to settle into a rhythm, this is perfect. everyone is super flexible and the work isn't too hard; we usually worked from 9;30 or 10 to about one, made lunch, and either did a little bit of work in the evening or helped with dinner. if you wanna walk to the beach by yourself it's about an hour and very steep, but they were always super willing to drive us more than halfway at least. We had a lot of good conversations about basically every controversial issue, and also the food is really good. Great time in nature

4 months ago

Myan

United States

5

I don't think a quick review could wholly capture the warmth and richness Nico and Jess so generously showed me, and I am so grateful to be just a small part in their exciting journey. I thoroughly enjoyed helping construct their garden, learning about sustainability, language, food and philosophy throughout the process, also having the chance to share meals and music with other locals. They left a great impact in the way that I now strive to interact with the world, and anyone would be lucky to share a conversation with them. I wish the best to them, their adorable pups, cat, and chickens!

6 months ago

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Hosted by Nicolas

Top Host
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Response Rate
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Response Time
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