Join a different lifestyle in Catalunya, Spain

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  • Last activity: 9 Sep 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    WORK IN PROGRESS


    We are a small community willing to plant the seeds of social change and sustainability. We are currently working on the management and reorganisation of the Vilabona project. Due to the present changes, we will be redesigning the volunteering project during the coming months. Anyway, if you're interested in knowing some more about this beautiful place, we will be pleased to chat and exchange as much as possible if you want to contact us.

    Somos una pequeña comunidad con ganas de plantar semillas de cambio social y sostenibilidad. Estamos trabajando en la gestión y reorganización del proyecto de Vilabona. A causa de los cambios presentes estaremos unos meses rediseñando el proyecto de voluntariado. Aun así, sí estas interesadx en conocer mas sobre este hermoso lugar estaremos encantadxs de que te pongas en contacto para charlar e intercambiar lo máximo posible.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
    Help with Eco Projects
    Help around the house
    Animal Care
    Language practice
  • 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

    If you have arrived here you will have realized that we are still in the process of learning, if this has an end, therefore we will walk together through this process and grow together with each situation.
    Specifically we will learn the bases of permaculture in social concepts as well as the fair distribution of surpluses or concepts related to agriculture and bioconstruction.

    When is a situation of rehabilitation of a house we will also touch and we will get dirty with different lime mortars, with electric circuits, plumbing, bioclimatic technology, custom made furniture and a long etcetera.
    With regard to land management experiences, we will treat different types of animal plants and water systems so that each space can develop a great influence on the biodiversity, since it meets the needs of humans.
    We will also learn about the trades related to the hospitality sector and the public attention.

    In short, we will discover together how to move towards a much more inclusive, balanced and permanent society.

    Si habéis llegado aquí os habréis dado cuenta de que estamos todos en un proceso de aprendizaje continuo, es por esta razón que queremos andar y crecer juntos en este proceso.

    Al estar en una situación de rehabilitación tocaremos y nos ensuciaremos con cal, arcilla, y lo que sea necesario, trabajaremos con circuitos eléctricos, en la huerta, con los animales, con la fontanería, haremos mobiliario a mano, decoraremos la casa y sus exteriores…

    Somos gente que nos gusta movernos y conocer a otras personas, proyectos y formas de hacer. Nos gusta compartir experiencias y opiniones con los voluntarios y la gente que se cruza en nuestras vidas.

    Creemos que necesitamos ayuda en muchos ámbitos y que podemos ofrecer una buena experiencia donde aprendamos unos de otros.

    En definitiva descubriremos juntos como andar hacia una sociedad mucho más justa, inclusiva, equilibrada y permanente.

  • Help

    Help

    We have the privilege of living in a very large space, with lots of land (that translates to a lot of work), a large house and other spaces that require many reforms, cleaning and organization. We have many projects in mind, and we can always think of some more ideas. Of course, we can not cover everything we have dreamed about alone.

    Currently there are ongoing projects such as; the rehabilitation of the house, the cleaning and the adaptation of the exterior spaces, the garden, ecotourism (rehabilitation and rental of caravans destined to the dismantling), ecological beekeeping (for the improvement of the biological content, of the biodiversity of the zone and the pollination of crops), a space for socialization.
     
    With the great variety of current and future projects, we offer volunteers the possibility of adapting their tasks to their knowledge and of expanding them in whatever they want. There is a great freedom when doing work.

    Tenemos el privilegio de vivir en un espacio muy grande, con mucho terreno (eso se traduce a mucho trabajo), una gran casa y otros espacios que requieren muchas reformas, limpieza y organización. Tenemos muchos proyectos en mente, y siempre se nos ocurre alguna que otra idea. Claro está que no podemos abarcar solos todo lo que hemos soñado.

    Actualmente hay proyectos en marcha como; la rehabilitación de la casa, la limpieza y la adecuación de los espacios exteriores, el huerto, ecoturismo (rehabilitación y alquiler de caravanas destinadas al desguace), apicultura ecológica (para la mejora del contenido biológico, de la biodiversidad de la zona y la polinización de los cultivos), un espacio de socialización.

    Con la gran variedad de proyectos actuales y futuros, ofrecemos a los voluntarios la posibilidad de adaptar sus tareas a sus conocimientos y de ampliarlos en lo que quieran. Hay una gran libertad a la hora de realizar el trabajo.

  • Languages spoken

    Catalan: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Due to the current situation of the house (a lot of internal reform is missing) we can only offer accommodation in tents that will always be provided with a nice mattress so that you can rest in conditions.

    In the interior of the house we have a bathroom and a shower, a kitchen and a large dining room. We have a leisure area to drink with friends, a space for rest and study with a computer, a work table, sofas and the library area. There is also a laundry option if necessary.

    There are some large outdoor spaces where you can relax and enjoy the unique places offered by the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa, very close to the house there are rivers, river pools and incredible landscapes.

    Debido a la situación actual de la casa (falta mucha reforma interior) sólo podemos ofrecer alojamiento en tiendas de campaña que siempre estarán provistas de un colchón agradable para que se pueda descansar en condiciones.

    En el interior de la casa disponemos de un baño y una ducha, una cocina y un gran comedor. Tenemos una zona de ocio para beber con los amigos, un espacio de descanso y estudio con un ordenador, una mesa de trabajo, sofás y la zona de la biblioteca. También hay opción de lavandería si fuera necesario.

    Hay unos grandes espacios exteriores donde poder relajarse y disfrutar de los parajes únicos que nos ofrece el Parque Natural de la Zona Volcánica de la Garrotxa, muy cerca de la casa hay ríos, pozas y paisajes increíbles.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    At home we make joint meals where we help each other to cook and clean. All the help is welcome. We like to try new foods and learn about other world dishes.

    En casa hacemos comidas conjuntas donde nos ayudamos a cocinar y limpiar. Todas las ayudas son bienvenidas. Nos gusta provar comidas nuevas y conocer de otros platos del mundo.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Minimum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 764458946346

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