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We are a couple of biologists and teachers who live in the middle of the wonderful wild Carpathian Forest, which is classified as one of the most precious wild places in Europe. We have a project of cob house (eco-construction with a mixture of straw and clay in blocks). We try to protect and preserve the forest. We need volunteers who are physically and mentally fit to help with eco-construction and maybe also give a hand with the organization of forest protection activities.
The nearest town is Przemysl 28 km away and the nearest village is Bircza. The nearest bus stop is 4 km away from our place and named Panienski Czub. We have a car to pick you up at the nearby places.
Life together :
We eat lacto vegetarian, as much as possible from our own garden and like to bake our own bread.
The place is drug, alcohol, tobacco, and meat free.
If you are interested to visit us, please copy-paste and answer to the following questionnaire, although it might seem a little long, experience has proven that's really useful for you and for us :)
PLEASE CHECK IN THE CALENDAR IF WE MAY RECEIVE GUESTS AT THIS TIME OF YEAR: NOTE THAT FROM NOVEMBER TO APRIL WE CAN'T RECEIVE GUESTS, BECAUSE OF NO PLACE FOR ACCOMMODATION.
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How long do you wish to stay?
Do you have physical or mental health problems that you think would be helpful to communicate? Please give the physician's contact details if you have any health problem.
Do you have health insurance that can cover you in Poland?
Are you a vegetarian?
Are you a smoker?
We live simple but there is running water, electricity, and internet, there is a simple compost toilet and solar shower, if you want warm water to shower you need to cook it: can you adjust to this simple conditions of living?
internet access is limited can you please use it only for what is necessary?
Can you work easily alone with precise instructions?
Do you also have questions about us?
What are your complete name, home address and telephone and person to contact in case of emergency?
Any information you might think useful to communicate?
These following questions are just to know a little bit more about you, feel free in your answer or silence :
What's your main goal in life, if you have one? or What has most importance in your life? what is your heart longing for?
When something goes wrong with a situation or with someone, how do you generally react?
Do you have the belief that we can't blame anyone for our misfortunes but that we are to learn something from them?
Thanks a lot, you will soon receive an answer.
Every request will be answered with the best intentions and gratefully.
we wish you all the best!
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
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
People can learn about eco-construction, eco-gardening, enjoy the extraordinary beauty, and experience living in the middle of a wild forest.
We live about 30 km from Przemyśl, a large historic city. There is a lot to explore, (especially a lot of old churches). 50km away is Sanok, a city with a unique open-air museum, monuments, and Beksiński's museum. About 45 km from here is the border with Ukraine, where it is also worth going to see and feel the traditional Slav culture.
For hiking and nature lovers, we highly recommend fabulously beautiful wild, unpopulated areas of the Carpathian forest.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
help in the building of the house, gardening, cooking, washing dishes etc.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Polish: FluentThis 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 two simple rooms to accommodate volunteers, there is a solar shower and compost toilet
electricity, wifi available with your own devices.
We eat vegetarian food mainly from our garden, lots of fruit and vegetables. We supplement the diet with groats, bread baked on the spot and dairy products from the neighbouring farm.
The food is at the full disposal of hosts
What else ...
the forest is ideal for trecking,
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.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (20)
Such a warm feeling in my heart thinking back about these days!
Marta and Andrzej are both such caring people who'll do anything to make you feel at home.
The time spent here was just a bliss. I met the sweetest people and felt deeply in touch with the beautiful nature, which made creating true bonds so spontaneous and… read more
During my stay, numerous environmental activists came by to help with manual labor. The time I spent with them was precious, and I learned more than I can write down. Work was so enjoyable that I don’t think I can call it “work”. Even on the days that I deliberately didn’t give myself… read more
I went to see how to plaster straw bale houses using clay. I learned a lot, because that's mostly what I went to help with. It's dirty and hard work, but very interesting to see their process. By the time I left… read more
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Such a warm feeling in my heart thinking back about these days!
Marta and Andrzej are both such caring people who'll do anything to make you feel at home.
The time spent here was just a bliss. I met the sweetest people and felt deeply in touch with the beautiful nature, which made creating true bonds so spontaneous and… read more
During my stay, numerous environmental activists came by to help with manual labor. The time I spent with them was precious, and I learned more than I can write down. Work was so enjoyable that I don’t think I can call it “work”. Even on the days that I deliberately didn’t give myself… read more
I went to see how to plaster straw bale houses using clay. I learned a lot, because that's mostly what I went to help with. It's dirty and hard work, but very interesting to see their process. By the time I left… read more
Thank you Marta for the lovely meals you prepared. You have both taught me to appreciate nature and the forest more. Thank you.
They are always willing to explain you what they know about forest and answered openly all questions I made during my stay with them.
Tasks during the day varied between seeding, picking up berries or helping to protect the windows birds not to… read more
Both of them were very friendly and patient to me. I spent majority of my time helping (carrying/organizing wood, bales) around their really cool clay-straw bale house that they are building at the moment - and I loved it. From time to time I was also in the… read more
At the same time, she… read more
They also make everyone around them comfortable, their house is always open… read more
Their land and the surrounding Bieszczady area is magical and… read more
There were two more workawayers and a friend of the family staying there, and we were a nice community,… read more
They are very friendly, cheerful and hardworking. They create a very nice atmosphere. They can be assigned different tasks and deal with them without any problem. You can talk to them on various topics with interest. For us, very… read more
It was our first destination for Workaway. Even if it was raining, but we learned about composting, greenhouse, how to protect plants from fungi, and it… read more
They helped us with gardening, cooking and building a platform to watch the wildlife in the crowns of trees.
Adam has repaired our bikes. Thank you, Adam, now I can safely go to school.
Both of them visited our school. Amina gave a great lecture about the Sahara desert,… read more
Thank you for your presence and help not only in the production of clay blocks but also in the matter of nature protection.
It was very nice to work with you as well as spending our free time.
We sincerely invite you again. It would be nice to meet again.
We wish you all the best.
