Volunteer on a new truffle plantation in Asturias, Spain

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  • Last activity: 12 Sep 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We are an English family of 6. Children are two boys and two girls. We have three dogs and 4 cats . We are surrounded by beautiful woodland and fantastic big views. We accommodate guests in our house truck that we used to use for festivals. It a 7 minute walk away from where we live .
    Now we have planted the trees, end of last year it's just maintenance work on the plantation and other odd jobs .

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a English family living in Spain. Spend time with our family and have the chance to enjoy this beautiful area.

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with our new truffle plantation. Weeding around the trees is needed. We have 240 of them. We may have other tasks too. Sometimes you would eat with us and sometimes we will provide you with food to sort yourselves out. We are quite easygoing.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Festival house truck, very funky. With gas hob, spring water on tap , wood burning stove and solar powered lights.
    Compost toilet. No shower. Your welcome to use ours at the house .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Half an hr from beautiful beaches. Woodland walks on your doorstep. Picos de Europa one hour away. Rock climbing, fishing, cannuing, great food and the amazing Asturian tradition of Cider drinking which is arguably the most flamboyant way of drinking in the world.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 118631995375

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