Friendly people to help with our garden, renovation and maintenance in Hainburg an der Donau, Austria

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  Description

  We are a unique space that aims to connect art, science, culture, and innovation. A place of inspiration and creativity. We promote personal and professional growth in an environment based on diversity, openness, and excellence.
  
  Our mission is to facilitate sustainable ways of living and create resonance for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We want to make change happen. And that’s what we dedicate our resources to.
  
  We are currently in the process of an extensive renovation and need some helping hands.
  There’s a huge garden with different projects set throughout the place, and a big warehouse at the center of it all.
  
  It is not only our creative space and workplace, but also our home. The Emminger family is living here since the 1950ies.
  
  We’re looking forward to getting to know you!
  Franz, Felix, Maria, and Jana
  
  Basic health insurance is mandatory to stay with us. All of us are double-vaccinated. We would expect you to be up-to-date on Covid-vaccinations as well. Stay Safe! <3

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will have lots of time to explore the surrounding nature and culturally rich city.
  (more info about activities listed lower on the profile)
  
  We also hope that this experience can help you with learning German.
  
  Unfortunately, we are not on holiday when volunteers are here, so we won’t have a lot of time to show you around the city and parks. You have to be autonomous and organized for your needs.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are currently looking for Workawayers to help on a number of building and renovation projects and general maintenance, as well as helping in our garden.
  
  🚧 Construction 🔨
  For one, since we are in a huge renovation process at the moment, we need help with construction work. Here experience with carpentry, tiling and/or work with concrete or wood is highly advantageous but not necessary in all cases.
  
  🧹 Maintenance - Gardening - Cooking 🍳
  The renovations are really demanding timewise, so we're struggling with the maintenance of our place, and would greatly appreciate help on all fronts.
  
  5 hours a day, 5 days a week or equivalent depending on team requirements

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  💤 SLEEPING 💤
  One Tiny House with a double bed (for friends or a couple)
  One dormitory sleeping 4
  These basic but comfortable.
  We have shared bathroom facilities.
  
  🍲 FOOD 🍲
  We have a big kitchen in the warehouse, where we have plenty of space to store food and cook in big quantities.
  In our family, breakfast is usually a “serve yourself”. :)
  We have lunch together at 12:30. We mostly cook ourselves, but since the renovation, we find ourselves ordering food more frequently (Which is why it would be awesome to have someone who wants to be in charge of preparing meals for everyone)
  Dinner is a half-and-half, sometimes we cook, or have the leftovers from lunch, or we have a cold “Jause” the classical Austrian way.
  
  🌳 OUR PROPERTY 🌳
  We have a beautiful big garden, a pool, a vegetable garden, a little forest, a huge treehouse and much more!

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  What else ...

  HAINBURG & SURROUNDINGS
  We are located in Hainburg an der Donau, a little town rich with history and surrounded by beautiful nature. Hainburg is situated between two national parks. The Danube river on the one side and the Hainburg Mountains on the other.
  
  ACTIVITIES
  Kayaking - guided safari tours with rangers of our national park
  Walk along the Danube and go for a swim there are lots of beautiful pebble beaches
  Hiking in the Hainburger Mountains - enjoy the view or explore the caves
  Visit the ancient Roman City of Carnuntum
  Participate in a Tour through the Medieval citycentre of Hainburg
  Visit the Castle Heimenburg, the Ruin Röthelstein, the Heathen’s Gate, the Celtic Watchtower, and the Annual Medieval Festival
  Relax at Hainburgs outdoor pool “Bergbad”
  Both Vienna and Bratislava are not far away! These two capital cities also have a lot to offer!
  
  INFRASTRUCTURE
  - Nearest airports are Vienna International Airport (VIE), 45 minutes by train and Bratislava Airport (BTS) about 1 hour by bus.
  - The next train station is “Hainburg an der Donau Kulturfabrik”, 10 minutes walk.
  - The next bus station is “Bahnstraße”, also 10 minutes by foot.
  - You could even come by boat, the twin city liner that drives between Vienna and Bratislava stops in Hainburg!
  
  There are a few rules that we live by to make living together better:
  ETIQUETTE
  - We treat each other with respect and value each other's opinions.
  - Disagreements should preferably be resolved face to face and not via online chat or e-mail.
  - We have neighbors, therefore we are considerate with our music volume levels.
  - Please pay attention to the info signs.
  ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO & DRUGS
  - no use of substances
  - we have a dedicated smoking area - no smoking in closed public and rented spaces (warehouse, summer kitchen, offices etc.)
  - no working under the influence of substances (this includes certain medication)
  - normal work hours are between 8 am and 6 pm, monday to friday
  
  USING RESOURCES
  - Using tools and machines: There’s a communal toolbox with a key that everyone can use. Always bring back the tools after usage. If something breaks, tell someone or fix it. Please, don't just put it back and hope no one notices. :)
  - All other tools and machines are private. If you need to use one of them, please ask.
  - Don’t use tools and machines without getting a proper introduction to usage and storage first!
  - Take care of your leftover material and trash
  
  ANIMALS
  - Treat animals with the kindness they deserve (if a squirrel is being mean to you, tell it you’re sorry it’s having a bad day)
  - no dogs except officially certified assistance dogs
  
  CHILDREN
  - kids under the age of 14 cannot enter the warehouse or treehouse unsupervised

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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