Building & Gardening Help on an Off-Grid Finca in Andalusia
The experience
This season I’m focusing on improving the finca and would love a helping hand.
The work is hands-on and practical—small building projects, repairs, and working on the land. Tasks include basic carpentry, fixing things, weeding, clearing, and making paths or terraces.
The land is steep and the work physical, so it suits people who enjoy being active and working outdoors.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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
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.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Requirements
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
🌱 About the Project
Since 2012 I have been learning and experimenting with permaculture, bioconstruction and creative recycling. I used to work as a fashion designer and today I create handmade bags and jewelry (which I sell in my Etsy shop 💍👜), applying creativity and sustainability in all aspects of my life.
We are gradually renewing an old sheep farm and transforming the estate into a place for animals, volunteers and a sustainable lifestyle. There is always something to do and something new to learn! 🌍💚
✨ Cultural Exchange & Learning
Here you will learn practical skills:
🍞 Baking bread and preserves
🌍 Living sustainably, off-grid and with solar energy
🥗 Vegetarian and mostly vegan cooking with seasonal products
🏡 Accommodation & Lifestyle
⛺ Bell tents (perfect in spring and autumn)
🏠 Guest room available in winter
🚐 2 spaces for camper vans with mountain views
🚿 Outdoor showers and compost toilet (indoor bathroom in winter)
🍲 3 meals a day included (lunch and dinner we prepare and share together)
🌞 100% solar energy (you need to be mindful on cloudy days)
🐾 Ideal For…
Nature lovers 🌱
Adventurers and hikers ⛰️
Creative souls (DIY, crafts, design) 🎨
Passionate about sustainability 🌍
Digital nomads (with their own internet connection) 💻
✨ Come share with me, with Lola, the cats and the chickens a simple life in nature, learn new skills and help create a small eco Shangri-La in Andalusia 💚🌞
Activities & Shift
🛠️ Types of Help
Depending on the season, you can participate in:
🍊 Olive, almond and carob harvest (autumn)
🌱 Prepare and maintain the garden
🔥 Pruning, clearing the terrain and wood cutting (winter)
🛠️ Do-it-yourself and carpentry projects – paths, stairs, small structures and repairs
🌿 Gardening and landscaping – weeding, planting and improving access on the estate
🍴 Cooking and meal preparation – sharing moments in our outdoor kitchen
🏡 General help around the house and on the farm
⏰ Work: 5 hours/day, 5 days a week
📍 Location: Near Tolox, a picturesque Andalusian village with hot springs (25 minutes on foot). Right next to it is the Sierra de las Nieves National Park, with waterfalls, caves, varied wildlife and endless trails for hiking 🏞️.