Share our way of life and take care of our project in Cuzorn, in the southwest of France.

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  Description

  Hello, we are Cyril and Solène, we are 29 years old and have just bought a house on 3 hectares in southwest France: in Cuzorn 47500, France.
  
  We live with our dog Banksy, a very cute Australian Shepherd/Border Collie mix.
  
  The house sits on 3 hectares of land, with two-thirds forest and one-third arable land. Located near the Périgord region, it's a very wooded and quite wild area, just a few kilometers from a former industrial town that has preserved its punk and live music scene, all surrounded by medieval cultural heritage (fortified towns and a castle).
  
  Solène works as a coordinator at a cultural café, a project we initiated with other residents. The Descaratz cultural café is located in Monflanquin (20 minutes by car).
  
  Cyril is a self-employed landscaping and grounds maintenance contractor. He manages his time as he sees fit but occasionally takes on projects.
  
  We have two main projects:
  
  The house is currently being renovated. It's a 1970s house that needs a complete overhaul.
  
  We are developing a micro-farm using agroforestry: we want to grow our own vegetables with the aim of achieving self-sufficiency in both produce and fruit. A larger project would involve processing our produce into a vegan spread.
  
  We also want to have a chicken coop.
  
  Volunteering with Workaway is not work but volunteering; the tasks offered are not related to a professional activity. The daily tasks offered will be part of a support approach to our own daily tasks. We truly want to provide the volunteer with the best possible experience. We will discuss what the volunteer really wants to do and learn and will find tasks that align with their values ​​and interests.
  
  We have several outbuildings on the property. We want to renovate them to create small studios to accommodate more people.
  
  If you'd like to join us, you're very welcome :)
  
  We've both traveled and volunteered in various alternative settings. While several reasons have led us to buy a detached house, we appreciate the benefits of communal living.
  
  We are welcoming people and will do everything we can to kindly meet your needs throughout your stay.
  
  We're asking volunteers to help us for 4 to 5 hours a day, up to a maximum of 5 days a week. Your time can be arranged on a weekly basis, with regular meetings to discuss upcoming priorities.
  
  For now, we've temporarily furnished a few rooms in the house to stay warm and dry this winter. One room is still available for a volunteer. Alternatively, there are two caravans in good condition that can be heated if needed.
  
  Feel free to send a message; we'll try to reply as soon as possible.
  
  Cyril and Solène

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  House and pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Charity work

  

  Farming

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  LGBTQ

  

  Events & social

  

  Writing

  

  Performing arts

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Gardening

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Architecture

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Camping

  

  Team sports

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Mountain

  

  Dancing

  

  Nature

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We can share our way of life, how we think about and design our homes. We can also exchange information about the cultural association we work for.
  
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  Nous pouvons partager notre manière de vivre, la façon dont on réfléchit et conseptionnon notre habitat. Nous pouvons aussi échanger à propos de l’association culturelle pour laquelle nous oeuvrons.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Here is a list of tasks the volunteer could do if they wish: Daily help and support on the project: Daily tasks: Meals, washing dishes, cleaning, taking care of Banksy (the dog). Outdoors: Chopping wood for heating, minor repairs, building a chicken coop. Indoors: Decorating the house, maintenance, furnishing.
  
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  Voici une liste de tâches que le volontaire pourrait faire si il le souhaite :
  
  Aide et soutien quotidien sur le projet :
  
  Tâches quotidiennes : Repas, Vaisselle, entretien des espaces, s'occuper de Banksy(chien).
  
  Extérieur : Couper du bois pour le chauffage, Petit bricolage, Réparation, Construction d'un poulailler.
  
  Intérieur : Décoration de la maison,
  Entretien, aménagement.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  French: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Anglais, Espagnol
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  Accommodation

  Caravaning & a Room
  
  3 meals a day: breakfast and free meal, we insist on sharing at least 1 meal a day all together.
  
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  3 repas par jour : petit-déjeuner et repas libre, nous tenons à partager 1 repas par jour minimum tous ensemble.

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  What else ...

  There is a train station 5 minutes away by car in Monsempron-Libos (47500). We each have our own vehicle and can help you get around if needed. We also have a bicycle available.
  
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  Il y a une gare à 5 minutes en voiture à Monsempron-Libos '47500).
  Nous avons chacun notre véhicule et pourrons aider à vos déplacements si besoin.
  Nous avons un vélo disponible.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  We have a lot of space for camper vans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Maybe, it depends of Banksy's mood.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Banksy

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