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Our club and hostel are located in Udabno, in the middle of a Georgian semi-desert. You'll be given the opportunity to live in a stunning place, meet many interesting travellers The help needed will be diversified: you will be given much space and lots of freedom.
We are looking for one or two people.
We need somebody for rather long-term volunteering.
The work in the summer is very intensive sometimes. You should be very flexible, not expecting set hours of working. The way we work here is based on mutual respect and solidarity. Sometimes it is much more busy, sometimes we have loads of free time. We always try to help each other, accept bad and good moments of everybody and treat ourselves as a family rather than co-workers.
If you expect having a regular job here with set hours, then it's not a place for you. If you want fully immerse yourself in the culture and the specific vibe of this place - then it's a place for you.
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FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO STAY DURING THE WINTERTIME:
The winter time is harsh in Udabno. During that period you will probably not stay me and Ksawery (the owners) as we will be in Poland (Christmas time) so you would have to stay with one or maybe two other volunteers. You should know how to put a fire in the fireplace and be a rather confident and psychologically strong person :) It may happen that there will be a problem with electricity or water. You should be ready to contact us and ask for help (even neighbours) instead of escaping from Udabno :)
It may also happen that nothing from the above will happen so you would have nice time in Udabno without much job to do, just enjoying the dessert life. But we just have to make sure that you are this kind of person who is not afraid of challenges :)Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsLanguage practiceTeachingDIY and building projectsAnimal CareBabysitting and creative playHospitality/TourismGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You'd live in a small village of Udabno with around 200 displaced inhabitants (originally coming from Svanetia) who even have their own language. At times it may not be easy but you'll definitely have a genuine cultural experience.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
You'd help with:
- welcoming guests (very few during winter time),
- chopping the wood and putting it into hearth,
- cleaning if there are some guests staying for night,,
- chatting with guests :)
- from time to time having a look at the two small creatures called children
Recently we have opened an art stage gallery so it is possible that you'd participate in some interesting events :)Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
We offer:
- free food and accommodation in our hostel,
- a great experience and a friendly atmosphere,
- party vibes,
- an opportunity to meet wonderful people from all around the world,
- lots of laughs!What else ...
Udabno is a small village, located in the middle of nowhere, just a few kilometres from UNESCO David Gareji Monastery. A very special place, one in its kind.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Around 5 hours a day of help, 5 days a week
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If you’re looking for an “off the beaten path” volunteer experience with genuine and caring hosts, I’d recommend!
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If you’re looking for an “off the beaten path” volunteer experience with genuine and caring hosts, I’d recommend!
I was… read more
and that means it was a great experience....
it was a true Workaway family,sharing so much time in the restaurant.
working with the local Georgians from the village.
And the Polish travelers pasing by.
overnight guests sitting at the fireplace under the start...
sharing traveling… read more
After intense 2 months of travelling in Georgia in Armenia, coming to this small village in the middle of nowhere was exactly what I… read more
I spent a lot of time helping out with the cooking team, they are very nice and fun to work with! I speak little Georgian but still, they were very inclusive and helpful :) the hours of work can be a bit confused though.
The food is wonderful,… read more
It was my first Workaway experience and I doubt there'll be a better one. Kinga and Ksawery are amazing people, I felt so like a member of the family. The place and atmosphere are so magical... I learnt so many things about Georgian culture, even some words, but that wasn't easy ;p
can't wait to go there again… read more
I came as a volunteer and left with a Polish and Georgian family, I will miss all the people in the… read more
My first WorkAway done. I stayed just under 6 weeks there: half March till the third week of April 2022.
INTRO
There was one day overlap with the previous WorkAway guy. And the rest of the first week it was just me and Mossi the restaurant manager, who is pretty chill and a great cook. There was a lot of snow which made it quiet.… read more
Thank you!
Love you Maike!
Also there's a possibility of going horse riding which I unfortunately… read more
The tasks are diverse so you will always find something you can work on.
It was a pleasure to share time and help with this project. Thank you for… read more
Kinga and Ksawery are super kind, helpful, chilled and they made me feel like at home from the very beginning of my stay there. They have the sweetest children - Wandzia and Jerzyk, and I had a lot of fun with… read more
The people the nature, the food etc. were all extraordinary. The animals's shenanigans, the long drives to Sagarejo in the '70 VW bus, the lazy afternoons drinking beer and sitting by the fire. Classic, top-of-the-shelf volunteering stuff!
The women an the kitchen are so nice and there a great cooker
On the hostel we did a really nice and interesting job like a table tennis haha
Thx for everything
As a volunteer he's super helpful, willing to contribute in any possible way. He integrated great with other volunteers as well as with our cooks in the kitchen, even if they didn't share… read more
Tatiana is kind, funny and hard-working. She established amazing contact with anybody she met, especially with other volunteers. She seems… read more
In short - pleasurable work, nicest people, food and place, a lot of dogs, cha cha and fun. Also sun!
It is a magically quiet place during the day, where you meet so many different people that probably turn out to be… read more
We enjoyed it a lot and we Keep this place in good… read more
We stayed for about three weeks, due to of season almost no tourist were staying but we still had a good time. I hope we were at least a little helpful, with cleaning and decluttering the house:) Thank you guys for… read more
Lots of work ( usually from morning until evening)
"Personal space" means space in terms of work, the hostel is your home and you can contribute what you want, paint, build etc.
Don't expect anybody explaining the system to you, at the beginning you will watch and integrate yourself.
My experience was… read more
First of all, when you arrived first time, Ksawery was not here, and you help me with maintenance of this place so much that I couldn't imagine you could do better.
Stefano knows how to do anything. You don't have to guide him, he's very independent and experienced. He made great… read more
I loved so much this place that I went back a second time.
First of all Udabno itself is a special place. I didn’t feel at all that is a semi-abandoned place. Instead local people are numerous, friendly and genuine. It’s in the desert but a green one and there is so much life and nature there that I’m… read more
Francesca is a lovely person, full of magical energy that will make you feel so good in her company! Hard-working, trustworthy, sometimes with her head in the clouds - but only in a good way. Very sociable and patient towards… read more
But I can simply say to anyone that is thinking about going here... GO, you will not regret it!
Kinga and Ksawery are the best hosts (and their kids are also the best :) )
The food is possibly the nicest cuisine I've ever tasted in another country (mainly because I love cheese and bread, which is always… read more
- it will be the best decission in your life :)
- you will meet great people ( locals & volunteers)
- you will try tasty dishes from local… read more
The owners are exceptionally generous and easy-going, yet they know what they want… read more
See you soon, hopefully. We are always here waiting, ready for a party;)
Amazing location, great people and yummy food, especially the homemade bread!
Kinga was very generous to accept my request to stay for only a short time (2 weeks.) I really wished that I could stay longer but I had to come back. Really missed being there and I'll definitely go back if… read more
Feel welcome to come back whenever you like (and make some dance show with your friends ;))
All the best!
I have spent almost 4 weeks in Udabno. The jobs are easy to manage, including service in the wonderful restaurant, cleaning the rooms or small things around the hostel or the amazing art… read more