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Join us at our project in the Burgundy region, where we bring new life to a historic lock house on the Dijon-Paris cycle route. Our project aims to offer a cozy café, a bike repair station and vibrant cultural events, all while respecting the environment and promoting sustainable lifestyle. Come relax by the water and be part of our community-driven initiative.
The idea came from eight folks, aged 25 to 35, most of them living next-by, in Joigny. We fell for this cute little house and wanted to start a project involving everyone in the community, no matter their age or background, to bring us all closer together. We only got the keys to the house in May 2024, so it's still a work in progress.
We all speak English and some of us can speak German or Spanish.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Volunteers can immerse themselves in a rich cultural exchange. You'll bond with our team and the local community. We share skills in bike repairing, gardening, and event management. We look forward to learn from your unique experiences and cultures, making our project a vibrant and inclusive community.
Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).
Help
As a volunteer, your tasks may include preparing food for shared meals, improving your French by chatting with locals, assisting people organising activities in the community house (concert, yoga, educational and art workshops), taking care of the house (cleaning, decoration out of second-hand materials), and tending to the exterior (gardening, growing vegetables). Also feel free to share your passions by organising various activities (music, sport event, games). Join us to be part of a vibrant community and gain valuable experiences in a beautiful setting.
Note : Volunteers from Workaway are not working on tasks related to the cafe. This part of the project is only managed by our French volunteers living nearby.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Spanish: 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
We have a dormitory with 6 single bed at the upper floor of the house. On the ground floor, there is a bathroom for volunteer use only. You can also pitch a tent in the garden.
Food will be provided but, as volunteers sometimes are the only one spending the night in the house, you'll have to organize between yourselves to prepare meals.
What else ...
During your free time, you'll have plenty of activities to enjoy. You can swim in the Yonne river, bike around in the nature, hike in the nearby Othe Forest, or play sports at the local tennis, ping pong, and volleyball courts.
Joigny, a beautiful medieval city with all essential services, is easily accessible (15' bike). You can reach us by train from Joigny station, which connects to Paris, Dijon, and Lyon. We also offer bikes for you to use during your stay. A day trip to Paris is just a 1 hour and 15-minute train ride away. Don't miss the wonderful market in Joigny on Saturday mornings, featuring delicious local specialties.
Regarding our lifestyle and house rules, we eat vegetarian or vegan meals and value ecological sustainability and mutual respect. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and LGBT Queer friendly space where consent is paramount. Racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, ageism, and fatphobia are not tolerated here or anywhere else.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Great experience with Luca. He was very willing to help and was very nice during all his stay. I recommend Luca for your project and I hope he… read more
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Great experience with Luca. He was very willing to help and was very nice during all his stay. I recommend Luca for your project and I hope he… read more
