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If you are looking for a retreat from the urban areas and everyday rush, if you are looking for a place to do your meditation, to write a book or your thesis, to work remotely, or you need a touch with real locals, or just change your lifestyle for some time, this is the opportunity. Its the revived farm on the edge of the Kolpa Landscape Park in Bela Krajina (rural part in SouthEast of Slovenia) which is close to the warmest Slovenian river named Kolpa.
In summer time the homestead is a venue for traditional summer camps for kids and youth. While vivid in summer, the homestead needs caretaker(s) in spring and autumn.
The land was bought in 2011 by the founder of the NGO that organizes summer camps since its establishment. Well, since the owner and landlord has his professional career in other parts of Slovenia, he's looking for volunteers to help maintain the homestead. He is a professional Innovation Manager for international corporations, the homestead is his retreat from intense work mainly for the weekends. He usually cares about the homestead himself, its maintenance and renovation, occasionally supported by his son and friends.
In summer staff from the NGO run the homestead and kids’ summer camp programs. Volunteers are expected to live on the homestead by themselves, with the responsibility to maintain the land and the buildings (mainly lawnmowing and housekeeping tasks), and occasionally give a hand to the owner when visiting for renovation. Adding volunteers’ personal touch to the homestead through arts and crafts is highly welcome. Volunteers define their own daily schedules, meet locals (or avoid them) at their own choice 😊, organise their leisure time and discovery of the countryside, while the homestead is maintained at the same time. Tools and materials are available at the homestead, some training might be required.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If you are looking for a retreat from the urban areas and everyday rush, if you are looking for a place to do your meditation, to write a book or your thesis, maybe to work remotely for your distant employer, you need a touch with real locals and taste food, or just change a lifestyle for some time, this is the opportunity to take.
Help
Not more than 20h of help per week is expected. Activities include (but not limited to): lawnmowing, cleaning (windows, sweeping, wiping cobwebs and dust), watering flowers, basic repairs.
You define your own daily schedule and days-off. Landlord expects tasks to be completed on a regular basis. Outdoor tasks should be adapted to weather conditions (e.g. lawn moving).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Croatian: Intermediate
Serbian: Intermediate
German: BeginnerThis 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
You have a private room or apartment that you might share it with another potential volunteer. It is basic, but fully furnished, includes fully equipped kitchen and bathroom. If privacy is required, it can be provided as well. Outdoor alternatives are offered as well, since the homestead is a venue for summer camps for kids and youth.
Couples and families as welcome as well.
What else ...
Since owner is not present all the time volunteer needs to prepare its own meals (fully equipped kicthen available, as well basic food supply). When owner is around prepared local food is offered. Occasionaly friends and family members join on weekends as well, to help with renovation or just to enjoy the destination. These days are more vivid for volunteer(s) as well.
Volunteer has plenty of free time to enjoy the nature with beautiful scenary and landmarks, for sports (nearby river for swimming and stand-up paddling, cycling), meeting locals and cultural events, knowing etnographic specialities...
Bicycle and SUP boad is available for use, as well as a car pickup to the final destination.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
A descent wifi connection is available in all the building, main internet access is provided through the fiber optical connection (>200Mbps).
Space for parking camper vans
If you come with a campervan all infrastructure is provided.
Can possibly accept pets
Dogs are often good companions on the Homestead.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 20 hours a week, volunteer defines hs/her own daily schedule and days-off
