Area: Provence Cote D'Azur

We are a British couple ( three grown up chidlren) who live 6 months in France and 6 months in California. Our place in France is in the heart of an absolutely beautiful medieval village approx 4 kms from the Medierranean. We bought the house 5 years ago and we have been renovating the the buildings and grounds including large old established garden which was very neglected when we bought it. We offer gardening holidays ( 2 week minimum) to couples or 2 people sharing. Occasionally in the Autumn/Winter, we can accept a single person but the self catering accommodation we offer is designed for 2 volunteers not one. There is always a lot of work to do in the garden and we primarily need help from volunteers with some experience of gardening. We also ask workawayers to assist with other renovation and maintenance tasks . Our location is not off the beaten track, the village itself is quite lively in Spring and Summer and there are many lovely beaches within a few kms for swimming and sunbathing. There is a daily bus service from the village to the nearest local beaches. There are good hikes in the hills and along coastal paths. It is about 40 minutes by bus to St Tropez or Hyeres and public transport is cheap - the ride to Toulon ( about one hour) is only 2 euros. We are currently signing up volunteers searching for a working holiday ( 2-4 weeks) as early as Jan 2013 2013 . Please note - 2 weeks is the minimum for this listing.

Area: British Columbia

A great opportunity for an authentic Canadian experience. See first hand what life is like for a young family, cattle ranching in British Columbia's pristine North. We welcome you to our cozy farmhouse where you can immerse yourself in the English language, reap the satisfaction of a hard days work and have some fun while you are at it! Currently seeking a dynamic and energetic individual(s), that's not afraid to get their hands dirty. Must be adaptable and flexible to 'jump in' wherever help is required that day. We have work for those who wish to be outside or inside whichever more suits your interest and abilities: helping with the Ranch duties such as: -herding cattle -fixing fences -clearing trails in the bush -cutting firewood -branding cattle -hay making -collecting eggs -cleaning the chicken coop and more. Or for those that prefer the household duties so that the lady of the house might have more time to help with the ranch: -cooking -washing dishes -weeding the garden -child minding -baking bread -hanging laundry -preserving food (jams, pickles, freezing) Or any combination of the above. As long as you are energetic and willing to learn we can put you to work! Commitment required is: 5 hours per day, 5 days per week Length of stay: negotiable Duration: work is available April 1 - September 30 (possibly longer) Should you choose to come for a work-away visit you will enjoy free room and board for the duration of your stay including: - good food, always homemade and usually home grown as well - peace and tranquility of nature - the beauty and awe of seeing wildlife in it's natural home; we have moose deer, trumpeter swans, geese, bears and more. - the satisfaction of farm work, be it helping a cow with a hard birth, completing a seasons hay making, or seeing a finished batch of homemade jam cooling in the kitchen. - fun and camaraderie, imagine a clear starry evening sharing stories and laughter around a campfire. -time for some of the many fun outdoor activities this area has to offer: fishing, hunting, snowshoeing, hiking, wildlife viewing, nature photography, wild berry picking, dirt biking, snowmobiling, relaxing by the campfire. A little bit about us: We are a small young family (one child), operating a cattle ranch in Northern BC. We have 400 + acres that we farm, a large garden, greenhouse and chickens. We make our living selling farm raised beef, eggs, homemade jams and old fashioned preserves. Our property backs onto unlimited forest and is adjacent to a beautiful lake and a close drive to hundreds more.

Area: Barcelona (Catalonia)

We are looking for a handyman, or someone with any of these abilities: replastering old walls, sanding, tiling, carpentry or building skills. Would you like staying in a lovely place near Barcelona and by the beach, helping repair our lovely ancient home (but be aware you should be skilled at least in one of the fields mentioned above, as we cannot teach you how to do it! :( We are a family of 4: Vicent (teaches German), Imma (psychologist) Marçal (13 years old avid reader, soccer and piano player) and Arnau (11 years old active and smiley boy fond of taekwondo and inline hockey). We love travelling and having travellers at home. We do home exchange when travelling, as we like living as locals , and we are fond of languages. We are open minded people that like enrolling in open air activities: going to the beach, hiking, skiing, ...), reading and learning new skills.

Area: Cherven 40kms south of Rousse

I live on an acre of land on the outskirts of the historic village of Cherven in North East Bulgaria, 40 km south of Rousse. Cherven is situated in the Russenski Lom National Park. I am slowly bringing this old property back to life and welcome workawayers to come and stay and help shape this ongoing project. I am a yoga teacher with a passion for gardening and spending lots of time out in nature... which is easy to do here :) I have a large organic garden and many fruit trees

Area: Deux Sevres

English couple with 2 dogs. We normally accept helpers all year for a minimum of two weeks. Peaceful location in rural France. Projects include Eco Gardening, Plumbing, Carpentry, Plastering, Walling, Land Clearing, and building sheds for equipment. Always plenty to do around here and with 2 spare bedrooms and a caravan we are rarely full. There is loads of info on our website. We prefer non smoking helpers that are happy to live as part of the family during their stay, we would expect this to involve helping prepare meals and the inevitable clearing away afterwards. Helpers are sometimes asked to assist with household chores as part of their hours. We accept vegetarians but cannot cater for vegans. We accept both skilled or unskilled people. We need people able to work on their own initiative. We will show you how to do the job and provide the necessary equipment and protective clothing although you need your own footwear suitable for gardening and DIY. We offer plenty of opportunities to learn new skills. We have wireless internet available.