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  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    Hands needed throughout July and August !

    Are you a pragmatic, reliable, positive person with a hands-on mentality, wanting to contribute to a project-of-a-lifetime ... don't hesitate to get in touch!

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    Green fingers and handy hands needed. Do you fancy learning how to cut grass with a scythe? Can you tame a wild-grown area and turn it into a productive veggie patch?

    I'm in the middle of a complete renovation, ecologically and respecting ancient building styles. This is a great project, and I´m happy to share the knowledge and skills it brought me. While I am renovating, the garden is growing wild! The outside of the barn needs a fresh coat of paint, and that project of an outdoor cooking place is also begging me to be done... Living by myself and my cats offers me freedom as a lifestyle, but limits me to get everything done at the same time. Luckily there is WORKAWAY! After volunteering throughout my travel-life, I became a host several years ago. With only great experiences so far!

    I´ve been traveling for the majority of the past 20 years, to interesting places in the world, and I´m happy to share a story or two. Exactly that: sharing... this means that I´d love to receive some input from you too! Remarkable habits in your tribe, unique experiences that I will never get the chance to live, secret recepies from your greatgrandmother or simply a trick that you want to teach your fellow volunteers ... the floor is yours! The Workaway-way really is all about that: sharing and creating a wonderful network based on respect and diversity.

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    I welcome anyone who's willing to pull up their sleeves, regardless of age, sex, religion, or food preference (but preferably non-smokers). People in a wheelchair or with limited physical capacity can access the house, but will face a little challenge getting to the bathroom which is upstairs. Currently there are no decent interior walls, but lots of space to pitch a tent if you're keen on your privacy. If you're traveling with a small camper van, there's parking space too. NOTE that I can and will provide all the camping or glamping equipment, if you prefer that over sleeping indoors. Are you attached to your own tent and stuff? No worries, bring it along and pitch your home away from home, right in the garden :)

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    I live in the countryside. It's easy to reach, but not close to public transportation. There's no television but a sky full of stars at night. A fire place in the garden, clean air and space. No shops at walking distance, but tracks to go for a walk or bicycle ride, rock climbing areas just around the corner, the coast at a 40 minutes' drive with the Mont St Michel as a highlight in the area.

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    Please only contact me when your plans are clear. No offense to the ´go with the flow´mentality - I practice it too - but consider that I decline other volunteers if you agree to come to my place. It would be a pity for all of us if you decide to no show up after making agreements. Unfortunately this happens regularly - hence my remark.
    Languages spoken: English, Dutch, German, French and a bit of Spanish.

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
    Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
    Hausarbeiten
    Handwerkliche Arbeiten
  • Interessengebiete

    Interessengebiete

    Politik & Soziales
    LGBTQ
    Vegetarier / Veganer
    Nachhaltigkeit
    Tischlerarbeiten
    Gärtnern
    Gartenarbeiten
    Heimwerken & DIY
    Tiere
    Wassersport
    Outdoor-Aktivitäten
    Wandern
    Natur
    Camping
  • UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele
    Keine Armut
    Kein Hunger
    Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
    Hochwertige Bildung
    Geschlechtergleichstellung
    Sauberes Wasser und Sanitärversorgung
    Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Menschenwürdige Arbeit und Wirtschaftswachstum
    Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
    Weniger Ungleichheiten
    Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    Nachhaltige Konsum- und Produktionsmuster sicherstellen
    Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    Leben unter Wasser
    Leben an Land
    Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen
    Partnerschaften zur Erreichung der Ziele
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    With many bags fulls of stories to tell about my numerous travels, there will never be a silent moment around the camp fire, or in front of the wood burner. Vice versa, I am very curious to hear about your experiences too!

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    Handy hands are welcome! Help with simple building, easy going. If you're a woodworker/craftsman you'd be very welcome!
    Are you up for gardening? Pruning is on, as well as preparations of several vegetable patches.

  • Gesprochene Sprachen

    Deutsch: Fließend
    Englisch: Fließend
    Niederländisch: Fließend
    Französisch: Gute Kenntnisse
    Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    Shared bathroom, sleeping in the house or barn or tents (all material provided). The nights are silent and dark, the skies full of stars!

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    I'm not living with the clock but you can expect to be busy for about 2-3 hrs in the morning and 2-3 hrs in the afternoon... more or less. Weekends are off - whichever 2 days you decide to be weekend. On the days that we're 'working' I provide food and basic drinks - I'd be happy to share the kitchen: you're welcome to show off with your chef's special recipes or join in experimental cooking dishes with local products.
    There're plenty of footpaths/mountainbike/motorbike trails straight from the doorstep, including the 'voie verte'. The coast is about 40' drive, with le Mont St Michel waiting for you to visit, as well as the D-day beaches.
    Nice old and characteristic medieval villages around - it'd be great to have your own transportation to discover them!

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Small vans can access the property. I've lived in vans for years myself as well! No dirt water dump or emptying chemical toilet fluids (it'll kill the septic tank).

  • Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    If you wish to bring pets, let's discuss - I live with 3 cats. My terrain is not fenced and I'd love the local wildlife to stay around.

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    mehr als zwei

  • Meine Tiere/Haustiere

    Meine Tiere/Haustiere

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