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My name is Eran and I live in a Revadim , ISRAEL (kibbutz*)
I am 60 years old and I have been a cabinet maker for the past 40 years
After so manny years of working with wood , me and my brother started a new project - we designed a round hive
If you join us you will have the apportunity to peek into the world of bees...
I'm looking for a couple or single to help me at work in the kibbutz - with the bees project , carpentry, gardening , and general maintenance of the place. If you are creative, independent and open-minded, you have a place with us
We aslo have a large wood workshop and a studio for alternative workshops (yoga, meditation ...)
The accommodation is in a private room in a common compound and sometimes there are several volunteers at the same time. There is a kitchen for everyone with full aquipment.
The daily routine is super flexible and can change from time to time .
Some details to consider before you come to us:
We start work early in the morning.
Basic cooking abilities are required
Necessary spontaneity
some information about me -
I was born and raised in Israel (my parents were originally from Slovakia)
At the age of 23 I flew to Kenya and stayed in Africa for 13 years (lived most of the time in south africa)
I have a lot of experiance in all types of handcrafts , aspecially in wood working that i will be have to teach and share with you.
I have a lot of tips to give about life and travel
I like to read books , travel . spend time with my family.. and meet new people.
*A kibbutz is a type of settlement which is unique to Israel. A collective community, traditionally based on agriculture.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn about Israel and Israeli culture
In any field that interests you
From politics, cooking, music ...
participate in commuitny events.
Experience life in the kibbutz (small village)
With direct access to nature
a lot of places to travel nearby
Get to know the Bee lives
Warm and family atmosphereHost offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Help
We are looking for diligent and devoted people
Spontaneous and flexible at work
Experienced in carpentry or gardening
Who are not afraid of hard work
So what are you going to do?
gardening -
Weeding, sowing, planting
And to maintain an organic garden
(Work very early in the morning)
We have a large wood workshop
Where you can help us with basic carpentry (gluing, grinding, cutting, Construction of simple furniture such as benches, chairs, tables ..)
I would like you to help me build basic furniture such as table , bench , chairs ... all made of wood.
As well as a center of workshops such as yoga, meditation, dance ...
from time to time you will need to take care of the place (cleaning . arranging... and preaper it to the next week)
cleaning the main area of the center and bathrooms ,
washing the balcony and arranging the equipment (mattresses , chairs ..etc)
(you will find there very special people!)
basically we are looking for one or two handyman (or woman) with a lot of skils and fast learners
There's always something to do
You will not be bored!
there will be days with a lot of work and help needed and days with few assignments and the rest of the time you can travel ..and enjoing the kibbutz comunity life.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hebrew: Fluent
Accommodation
Bedroom with private shower and free access to fully equipped kitchen
small grocery 8 min walk
in the summer swimming pool
Bicycle at your disposal anytime
in the garden you will also find a place for a bonfire, taboon, and grill to make a barbecue .
you need to cook for yourself (as much as you need and want) .
What else ...
bus and train station 10 min -
direct lines to - Tel Aviv (30 min) , Jerusalem (40 min) . Beer Sheva (30 min)
and to the closest beach (Ashdod 30 min by bus)
Archichogic sites nearby and Agricultural areas around the kibbutz .
A little more information
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.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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The work didnt quite meet our expectations - for example, we mainly spent our… read more
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The work didnt quite meet our expectations - for example, we mainly spent our… read more
We felt really comfortable at his place. The people there are very , very nice and after 3 weeks it was hard for us to leave.
You have many opportunities… read more
I really have no words to describe what I experienced during my stay with Eran in his amazing place and being part of his life in the Kibbutz.
Before I came, I was just planning on staying for 2-3 weeks, it was my first workaway ever, but I just loved it so much being there, that it turned out that I stayed for 3 months!!! My last days before… read more
Eran is a very nice, generous and open minded man, who is always willing to help and share his knowledge and experience. Working with him is a great way to learn about carpentry, gardening, beekeeping and life in general.
On the other hand, sharing time with (or should I… read more
The jobs I did at Eran’s place were varied: assembling beehives, some… read more
Furthermore, he also taught us many things about wood and bees. We helped him cleaning and reorganizing his workshop, in the garden which he and his worker maintain, painted beehives etc.
The work was sometimes… read more
