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From 25.05 until 14.09 I need help with a bit of eco gardening and wooden deck repairs :)!!
I'm a Polish born South African with a 3000m2 land in Poland (Bory Tucholskie area). The plot (with a summer house) is beautifully situated, with lakes, rivers and forests which can be reached on foot or/and bicycle. The area is ideal for canoeing and swimming in summer. I am a professional translator and writer, as well as a Montessori teacher.
My objectives:
For the past 2 summers I've traveled across Europe, (incl Germany, Italy) gathering experience and observing attempts at self-sufficiency, organic and Permaculture farming. I benefitted especially from working as a volunteer for 3 weeks in the Italian Alps herding goats :) and helping to make cheese. So, I know what it is like to be a volunteer! I am a cycling commuter and practice yoga daily, mainly as a way to alleviate pain in my shoulder (due to a car accident years ago). I speak English and Polish fluently, also German. English language teaching is also one of the projects I would like to get involved in. I would describe my English competence as being at a level of 'native speaker' :) but I wouldn't mind if an actual native speaker would be prepared to join me. I am also interested in Italian language and culture :), trying to learn Italian via Duolingo :))) and I will welcome any volunteers from Italy for some conversation practice, while we ride our bikes to the local shop or for a swim in the lake! The accommodation I can offer is pretty 'basic', but there is internet access via your own data, electricity (mains), running water (hot & cold) in the house. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs and a big lounge with additional sleeper couch downstairs, plus a bathroom. I can accommodate 2 volunteers in the house and also 2 more in tents in the big garden outside. My land is located just outside the village of Bladzim (see link). Bladzim railway station is located 20 minutes away on foot (a pleasant walk through the forest). Bladzim is located approx 30 minutes by train from Bydgoszcz, the closest large city. The railway connection is by Arriva RP and is very regular and reliable.Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Pratique d’une langueAide avec des éco-projetsJardinageBricolage et constructionS’occuper des animauxCuisine/repas pour la familleAide à la maisonEntretien généralAide informatique/internetEchange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
The surrounding outdoor areas of Bory Tucholskie are especially worth visiting, if you are a keen swimmer, cyclist or enjoy canoeing, but there are also many places of historic interest such as Chełmno (with a Tutonic fort), Toruń (birthplace of Nicolaus Copernicus), and Gdańsk on the Baltic coast. One can also experience a wealth of Kashubian cultural traditions and cuisine in many small villages in the area, which every summer host a variety of summer festivals. ,
Aide
help with eco-gardening; fruit trees; general maintenance and building (woodwork) - to reconstruct the wooden balustrade on the verandah; language teaching (English)
Langues
Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Polonais: CourantCet hôte propose un échange linguistique
I studied languages and have a postgraduate degree in Translation Studies.Hébergement
The accommodation I can offer is pretty 'basic', but there is internet access via your own data, electricity (mains), running water (hot & cold) in the house. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs and a big lounge with additional sleeper couch downstairs, plus a bathroom with a bath and hand shower. I can accommodate 2 volunteers in the house and also 2 more in tents in the big garden outside. Cooking is done on a gas stove. I am a vegetarian, but omnivores are welcome too! (they will have to buy their own meat :))
Autres infos...
Bladzim railway station is located 20 minutes away on foot (a pleasant walk through the forest). Bladzim is located approx 30 minutes by train from Bydgoszcz, the closest large city. The railway connection is by Arriva RP and is very regular and reliable. There is also a bus (bus stop withing walking distance) that will take you to the nearest bigger town (Lniano). In your time off, swimming, cycling, canoeing or just lazying around is recommended.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
I don't have an internet connection but the signal is good enough to use your own data, that's how I work online myself.
Espace pour garer des vans
Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Dogs
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Nombre d'heures attendues
Maximum 3-4hours a day, 5 days a week but it is flexible