Restoring Old Farmhouse - Sanding and Painting

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Learn about sustainability: 3 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature: 3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

We are currently restoring our 350-year-old farmhouse in the beautiful Tarn et Garonne region of South West France We are looking for help with sanding and painting both inside and out. We also have a lot of shutters on our main house and these need sanding, minor repairs and painting. We are situated in a beautiful valley, we are pretty remote (there is nothing in walking distance) but if you love nature, then this is the place for you!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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3 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

3 Learning about sustainability
3 Get in touch with nature
2 Meeting locals
2 Immersing in the local culture
2 Meeting international travelers
1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 3. Good health and well-being
2 15. Life on land

Noah

Canada

This was a highlight of my trip. Located In the beautiful French countryside, Kell and Jacqueline are fantastic hosts. The work is fair and gives the opportunity to learn new things about home improvement and land care- they always provided great food and conversation as well. Their two dogs Rufus and Albi are awesome companions and always down to play. I'd recommend this experience to anyone looking to re-connect with nature, and meet two wonderful and interesting people Was a fantastic time, and I am very happy I went. A big thank you to both of you once again :)

14 days ago

Vital

Belgium

I would recommend the home to anyone looking for a social detox in nature and a way to learn new skills in gardening, construction and other things. The hosts are wonderful people that show respect towards you by respecting your hours, needs and wishes. They supply you with food to keep your energy up and cook delecious meals for you in the evening and Jacqueline makes the most wonderful sandwiches for you during lunch. Had the most wonderful weeks here and would definitely come back.

24 days ago

Isabella

Brazil

Jacqueline and Kell welcomed me with open arms since day one. The tasks were easy and nice to do with such incredible views of their house, I could spend hours picking raspberries or cracking walnuts, plus the dogs are lovely and really great company. They're very flexible with jobs outside and inside, depending on the weather, and the order of doing things is whatever suits you best. Everything was above my expectations, including the room and the food provided. I loved my time with them and getting to know about their lifestyle and culture, it really inspired me in many ways!

28 days ago

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