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WE ARE LOOKING FOR 2-3 PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN HELPING IN THE HILLS,
AROUND THE STUDIO AND BUILDINGS RESTORATION but we're full until March at this point!
When contacting us please note your arrival and departure dates (even if flexible) as it helps us to coordinate everybody.
We are registered as a French non profit (1901) association. Our official purpose is to plant trees and restore deforested land in the Hérault department of Southwest France.
During your stay here, you may help with the planting and maintenance of these trees, including the following tasks:
-Acorn collection
-Land clearing
-Tree planting
-Plant watering
-Tree trimming
-Mechanical repairs on truck, tractor or farm equipment
-Tree observation/assessment
Everything is financed through the artwork produced at our studio, namely custom dollhouses and aviaries designed and created by the renowned artist Eric Lansdown during your stay here, you may be able to assist Eric with these projects - we even offer training in the crafts of artwork in an informal apprenticeship for people who are interested and can stay longer than a month, preferably at least two months or longer.
We also have properties in the area that are in need of repair and upkeep (this was a 10th century church property and it’s a bit shattered in places.) There are a number of construction and equipment maintenance/restoration projects to choose from, including the following:
-Masonry
-Carpentry
-Glass cutting
-Painting
-General maintenance and DIY
-Collecting and stacking firewood for the winter
-Electric and plumbing
-Hand excavations like opening up buried rooms
The experience here is also a good way to get an immersion into the world of small non-profit associations: learning and sharing with volunteers, using your vision to plan for your projects, financing your association, creating relationships with the locals (people, associations, public organisms, companies) etc. While you're here, you can help with some of the following tasks:
- Administrative and creative writing for press releases and grant proposals (in English and French)
- Assist in French translations, proof reading
- Promotion of the association on social media
- Communication project with the local communities
- Website development
Longer-term volunteers are preferable because even though some tasks sound easy, most of them actually take a bit of time to explain and then to figure out. Short-term volunteers may be accepted as well, though - we are flexible!Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Kunstprojekte
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Hilfe mit Computer /Internet
UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
We are in the village of GABIAN 34320, in the départment of Hérault.
The buses to come here are :
603-604 - Montpellier/Pézénas
669 Pézénas-Gabian
Gabian is an enchanting medieval village with (literally) centuries of history and authenticity. Hang out at the local café/bar after work or cafés in other villages on days off. There are bikes you can use to visit the surroundings (a beautiful lake 45min by bike), and other villages are 20 to 40 minutes apart by bicycle depending on you and the incline.
If you have your own car (or time the buses right) you can discover beautiful villages, lakes, gorges around the area (Gorges d'Héric, village of Saint-Guilhem-le-désert, Salagou lake, the Devil's bridge/ Pont du Diable etc). You could even have a beach day in Montpellier, just 1.5 hours away by bus!Arbeit
All of the tasks depend on the season of the year (and the weather of course). Tree planting on land happens from mid-late October until April. After April, the seeds are planted mainly in pots or bags until the new season arrives. Other jobs like maintenance, building, tree observation/assessment and administrative tasks are performed year-round.
Gesprochene Sprachen
Englisch: Fließend
Französisch: Gute KenntnisseUnterkunft
The accommodation is a village house that was upgraded and is just used as the volunteers' house. There are shared bathrooms and toilets but separate bedrooms. The house has a fully functioning kitchen, electricity, wood burning heaters, and even a small private patio with a palm tree.
Was noch ...
We ask for 25 hours of help a week for lodging and food.
We can pick you up at the train station or airport.
We are all fully vaccinated and think that's a very good idea but there is no absolute mandate these daysEtwas mehr Information
Internet Zugang
Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang
Wir besitzen Tiere
Wir sind Raucher
Familien möglich
Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen
We have a fibre optic internet connection into the house - bring your own laptop.
Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans
Van parking is nearby on all sides, this is a small village in the foothills of the Haute Languedoc national park so you can walk past it in 10 minutes. We are in the old quarter ecclesiastic.
Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
The accommodation is a house in the village that is shared among the volunteers. We've had volunteers bring pets in the past, but just let me know beforehand so we can ensure the other volunteers in the house at the time are not allergic.
Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
Arbeitszeiten
Maximum 4-5 hours 5 days a week
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This Workaway had everything we could ask for: A welcoming host with so many stories to tell as well as opportunities to learn a lot about tree planting and of course, the romans.
Also, a nice little village with great landscapes to go for a walk and enjoy the south of France. And last but… read more
Happy trails Jurij!
Also the other Workawayers I… read more
First, sorry about this delay of answer, I'm not verry good at it, buuuut better late than never !
Thaaank you for this month in your place, it was my first real experience on Workaway, and what a nice one! It was a pleasure to share your experience of life, listen your amazing stories and learn new things from you. We were… read more
I hope to see you again sometime Lola!
Eric
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This Workaway had everything we could ask for: A welcoming host with so many stories to tell as well as opportunities to learn a lot about tree planting and of course, the romans.
Also, a nice little village with great landscapes to go for a walk and enjoy the south of France. And last but… read more
Happy trails Jurij!
Also the other Workawayers I… read more
First, sorry about this delay of answer, I'm not verry good at it, buuuut better late than never !
Thaaank you for this month in your place, it was my first real experience on Workaway, and what a nice one! It was a pleasure to share your experience of life, listen your amazing stories and learn new things from you. We were… read more
I hope to see you again sometime Lola!
Eric
This workaway experience was truly amazing. In my four weeks, I got to meet and live with so many lovely people from around the world while learning all about tree planting and the local ecology of Gabian. It’s such a charming town with beautiful nature (+ cats!!) and Eric is a lighthearted and… read more
We couldn't ask for more except that they come back as soon as possible - we'll stay in contact!
Happy trails to you two!
Thank you, Eric
Eric is a wonderful host, has a lot of stories to tell, experiences to share and can teach a lot of things. We had an enriching experience from learning how to drive a tractor to how to make beer.
The work can change depending on the day. Most of the time you work… read more
Eric is a great guy full of life and lots of stories and skills. He will have many different tasks for you, will be happy to teach you some new skills and will let you try out different tools.
The house was nice, but probably will be a bit cold during the winter, so be prepared. The village was… read more
The work was mixed. In the start I most ly helped Eric bulding scaffolding. Its a good… read more
We're all looking forward to seeing what George does next and we hope to see him again before too long.
Eric
We're all hoping to see each… read more
Thank you for everything!
Eric
And please feel welcome to come back anytime too!
Thanks for everything and you're more than welcome to come back anytime!
Happy Trails!
I hope to hear from her again sometime and she's always welcome back here anytime she likes!
All the… read more
I hope Mavic, as she sometimes signs in as, comes back to visit us someday ans we wish her all the best with her travels wherever she goes.
Happy trails!
Eric
I hope the van rolls trouble free from now on,
Happy trails Aude!
Eric
Happy trails… read more
Eric
During my stay I planted seeds, collected wood for the fireplace, potted seeds for the upcoming workawayers and prepared a report of the expenses of the… read more
Gabian is a great medieval town… read more
Our work requires a lot of thought and problem solving and Lena is well suited to that and she works very well with the rest of the people around her.
I hope to see her again someday and I hope to have lots of young trees sprouting up all around where… read more
Happy… read more
I really enjoyed learning more about the environment, trees (especially oak trees), mechanics, recycling and repairing everything and about the work with saws, wood and stones. Eric has a huge knowledge and life experience and likes to share it with others. It's… read more
Eric is a really kind and interesting person. He has so much life experience and can tell you the most amazing stories. It was always fun to hear him talk about his past but also his current projects which he always puts so much effort into.
I loved being a part of his… read more
I came for spend two weeks and after one month there I fell like I don't want to leave anymore.
It was my first workaway experience, and it was an incredible experience!
Eric is a welcoming, warm and interesting character. He is full of amazing stories and knowledge about differents topics.
I fell like I learn… read more
He is super interesting to talk to and a very open minded person.
The volunteer house is very well equipped with a cute little… read more
There are many jobs and projects to work on so I was never bored. Both Eric and Edward are a really good laugh, very easy to get along with and work… read more
Wonderful as a first workaway experience - both Eric and Eddy are super chill and so is the overall vibe of this place. You get to do what you feel you're best at or what you'd most prefer, you feel heard and understood. Eric, being almost seventy can provide you with lots of… read more