Help with DIY projects and in the garden in Calabria, Italy

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  Description

  Some years ago we, two Austrians, bought a house and ground in Calabria, situated in the mountains, with a view to the thyrennian see and Stromboli, in a very quiet rural surrounding. The next village (and shopping facilities) are about 3 km away, to go to the the sea it's about 25 min by car.
  We built a new house, which still is not 100% finished. So there are some works in and around the house to finish.
  A garden for vegetables has to be set up, the stable for the future animals we want to have here, is not built yet - and has to be built. All the trees we have here, olives and fruit trees, have to get their cut every year. The constantly growing weeds also have to be cut away again and again. Heating wood has to be cut for the winter ...

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Exchange in lifestyle, cooking, language and culture, during free time working together in art projects. The area really is very quiet and rural, if you like the countryside and nature you will be well here. If you are looking for evening events, going out into clubs or discos, you won't be well here.

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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

  Actual needed works in the and for the future garden, building fences, gardening, removing weed, cutting trees, building a new stable, renovating the old existing stable ...

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Intermediate
  French: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I would like to improve my knowledge of the Italian language, and also practice the other languages I learned (English, French)
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  Accommodation

  Guest room in the house or (depending on the season) in the camper on our ground; meals / cooking together; we are not vegetarians, but eating meat is not a daily event.

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  What else ...

  As already mentioned: we are in a remote area, public transport is available in the next village, about 3 km away, and this not very frequently. You should be happy with your time off, spending it in the nature all around or for your personal projects, where you do not need to meet many other people.

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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

  There is enough space to stay here with your own campervan.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have one dog and one cat at the moment (planned for the future: more animals - like chicken, goose, sheep etc. - but still a way to go there, because the stable is not built yet)

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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