Area: Languedoc Roussillon

Denis and I moved to the south of France from Scotland in July last yearare are loving the life out here. We are very easy going, enjoying the fabulous weather, surrounded by vineyards and friendly people. What more could you ask for? We live in a small but lively village, plenty going on here and in the villages round about. Narbonne and Carcassonne are easily reachable. We are getting the house ready to run as a bed and breakfast next year and need some help to get it even more fabulous than it is at the moment. We have done most of the easy work now and are only looking for skilled joiners, tilers, plumbers etc. Many thanks to those who helped us last year.

Area: Alentejo

We're a lakeside Lodge, hosting volunteers to help in the garden, general maintenance to buildings, kitchen help, front of house, waiter/waitressing, bar work, watersports etc etc. Click on the "more" button to read more and see quotes from past volunteers ....

Area: Bikaner / Jaisalmer,Rajasthan, India

Mission (impossible) We want to create a atmosphere , where people can learn and exchange experiences work / help each other/ Art project. A place where new ideas can grows into activities and self-sustained business. We want this place to grow space-wise , people-wise, like a network. In the last few months we guested many volenters people from difrent countries all over the world. Travellers, young artists, people who want to evolve, lived here and collaborated, everybody in their way, for the growth of B&B in Bikaner . And they are growing in big no My name is Yogi, I am an B&B owner in Rajasthan. My family are descendants of the Rao Bika family (founders of Bikaner) and my Father is a retired Brigadier from Indian army highly decorated in war & at peace time. He loves to teach Yoga, Homeopathy, Meditation and can talk about Indian & Rajasthan's history and cultural heritage. My First cousin brother Col Rajayvardhan singh is first indian to win first Silver Medal India ever won in Olumpic history until Athens 2004 games. We have 2 different sites to offer work awayers, one in Bikaner(whole year) and one in Jaisalmer(oct to feb), you can stay at either or both of the sites. We have a Shri ram heritage B&B in Bikaner, which will b like your 2ed home away from home. It has spacious rooms, with attached bathrooms. It is located in a calm, quiet residential area but is still close to all local amenities and sight seeing opportunities. It has an open court yard in front and rear with big open terrace. and very near to Desert & camel safaris. In Jaisalmer we have our desert camp & resturant which is managed and run by locals from Rajasthan. We love sharing our culture and traditions with our guests and volunteers. The surrounding area is quiet and peaceful, the stars are brilliant in the night sky and you get the chance to see many shooting stars also. We have some local musicians that perform in the evenings, At Bikaner site, our volunteers help with answering our emails and dealing with calls from potential guests,Art project, Gardening, dr. While most of us speak English fairly well, some still need help with this, help is also needed with written English. ,driving, etc For those that are interested in learning other skills, such as cooking Rajasthani food, we can arrange for that as well! For volunteers who would like to put in some physical work, we can always use help with our general maintenance. We can also share our knowledge of building and landscaping with you. For a few hours of work a day, we provide accommodation and 3 meals a day. In your free time you will be able to discover the Red City and its wonderful and impressive temples, forts and ancient buildings nearby. Area DESERT, camel safari etc

Area: Midi Pyrenees

Ian and Suzie (a Kiwi and Brit) have established a lavender farm in the beautiful Lot valley about 1½ hours north of Toulouse. We have 2,500 lavender plants, which we tend by hand, and would dearly appreciate some help in the spring and autumn. We have travelled and lived all over the world, and got the inspiration for our lavender farm in New Zealand. We now produce our own essential oil which is 100% natural.

Area: Toulouse, Haute Garonne, Southwest France

Update of this profile made on 4th of june 2012. Hi, We are currently looking for an energetic couple preferably above the age of 25 to help us out for 10 to 15 days the following dates : From today 4th of june to 28th of june : either a man & women or 2 women. From 28 of june to 13th of july for 1 or 2 women. Work would consist of : Gardening, clearing weeds, watering, re-potting, cutting hedges & making bundles. Cleaning and tidying the attick (lots of dust!). Washing down furniture and painting things. Washing & painting walls. General house cleaning and a small amount of cooking. Please read our profile below and contact us if interested. We are a family of 3, Dorian (45) teaches Tai Chi, Marie (49) Child health- worker, Elliot (15) school and computer geek, plus Mambo the cat (18 months old), living in a large 2 story town house in Toulouse with garden. We live about 20 minutes walk from the town center and have a guest room that looks out onto the garden plus a small separate bathroom on the ground floor so you have your own space, it's a non smoking household, and you can use the garden if you need to smoke. We tend to speak french most of the time, and would like people to stay first for a week and then take it further if we suit each other. Please get in touch if you want more information about us.