Volunteer in a self-sufficient place by re-using the waste in the beautiful scenery of the Jizera Mountains.

Poland

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We are an NGO whose priority has always been developing and educating ourselves as society. We are always looking for ways to improve our household/warehouse which we renovated inspired by the work of Michael Reynolds and his earthships.This year we want to work on our facilities so that the life here can be as comfortable as its possible, for you, for us, but mainly for our three dogs and three cats;). We need plumbers and electricians to help us with the installations but if you don't have such skills we always need some motivated pair of hands to help us build, clean and upgrade. Apart from organizing events such as festivals, concerts, workshops and dinner nights we spend a lot of time taking care of our garden for which we'll need help with the start of spring.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Language practice
Art Projects
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
you tell me after...
Our most important activity is organizing concerts , events and festivals in the summer.
Help
At the moment we need help with festivals which we host and rebuilding an old warehouse into party space and we invite DJs to play music during the events. We love loud music!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Polish: Fluent
Accommodation
We invite all free-minded people to help, and we offer campers and trucks to stay and good meals. We are not orthodox in any way and we like to have fun work/dance with pleasure...
What else ...
Village Wolimierz in Izerski Mountain, in south – west Poland, closed to ski resort Świeradów Zdrój. 1800m from Czech Republic and 40km from Germany. Beautiful area with a lot of historical sites and pretty landscape.
Artistic and ecological village Wolimierz, with it’s own street-theatre company, which runs a gallery, a pub, and rooms for events in the old train station. Musicians, craftsmen, and artists of all kinds, settled down in Wolimierz and the surrounding areas. From time to time, concerts, festivals, and workshops attract many people from all ages and liven up the whole village. Some families carry on ecological farming and sell their products and crafts...
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly acccept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
5 hrs a day

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(4.8)

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(4.8)

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(4.5)

02/04/2020

Left by Workawayer (Isabell) for host

I spend a week in Wolimiercz in the beginnig of march and can only say that it was a really great time at a really cool place!
Everyone at the atelier is super nice and even though there wasn`t a lot to do, since it was still pretty cold outside, it never got boring since the region around wolimierz has a lot of nice places and nature to visit and… read more

(Excellent )

19/06/2019

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host

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(Excellent )

29/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (lefort) for host

Chinkuya!! I had a super great time in the atelier with all of you! :D Great food, company and nature! The area nice places to visit with bicycle and a lot of wild animal to be seen
Thank you again!! See you ! :D

(Excellent )

11/04/2019

Left by Workawayer (Luis) for host

I stayed for a week at Konstancja's place last year and had a great time! Kind and warn hearted people around going with the flow doing different task according to the needs. The location is great to discover part of Polish countryside and the Czech mountains side. Went by bike and Konstancja recommended awesome places to visit for a ride. Love… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2019

Left by Workawayer (Gabriel & Leire) for host

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(Negative )

17/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Harm & Loes) for host

Last november we spend two weeks at this amazing place. It for sure was a different workaway experience than we had before! All kind of things are happening in and around the workplace / community. It took some time finding our way, but we really loved the place! They also organize concerts. During our stay they organized a techno concert. Such an… read more

(Excellent )

08/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alexandra) for host

When I came here for the first time, I thought "Wow, what a strange place! A warehouse, a workshop, a partially self-sustainable household with an underground-style interior and absolutely different people in charge of it all, and they say they hold concerts there..."
My 2 weeks there felt like 2 months. They were rich in impressions. People,… read more

(Excellent )

09/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Marco) for host

Such a wonderful place. Frank and Konstancja are such an easy going, friendly, and helpful people. It is an open house, so u will meet a lot of interesting people, artists, volunteers, locals... Hopefully I will be back soon. Thanks for everything and keep up the good work.

(Excellent )

05/09/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anni) for host

When I arrived here I had absolutely no expectations about anything, just wanted to try something I haven't tried before. The place turned out to be very unique, interesting and had relaxed atmosphere and wonderful, peaceful surroundings. Tasks consisted of different kind of stuff, depending on what you are able to do; weeding, picking up… read more

(Excellent )

26/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (John) for host

I had a great month with Frank and Konstancja, the environment is warm, relaxed and unconventional, the work varies a lot but is always fun and manageable. Both hosts are great people who have a lot to teach and to share, and the volunteers were a great crowd too. I hope to be back some day.

(Excellent )

25/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Helena) for host

I stayed here for around 2 weeks in June. Frank and this place is very inspiring. It was a pleasure to work with an inventor as Frank who could make anything out of anything. I learnt to use some tools and gained practical knowledge. The surrounding is relaxing and as they say they are not orthodox in anything. Their attitude is very flexible and… read more

(Excellent )

14/07/2016

Left by Workawayer (Anna & Andrea) for host

I had the pleasure to stay in Wolimierz for a little more than a week. Surely it would have been better to stay longer and enjoy the upcoming party (now it should be the last louder week-end of it. I'm curious how it is going!). Alas, I had no chance to meet kostanzja but I had a good time with Frank and other volunteers speaking about changing… read more

(Excellent )

28/06/2016

Left by Workawayer (Jack) for host

I spent a great few weeks with Konstancja, Frank, Michal and felt at home. Mainly I was inspired, from what can be done in someones garage with a few tools and bits of scrap metal/ wood. Actually now, I am looking at the things around the house that we pay big money for....and looking at how they are constructed, thinking about how I could make… read more

(Excellent )

30/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Amy) for host

I spent two weeks at Konstancja and Franks's in June/July, and really enjoyed my time there. There were always lots of people around and a great creative energy. Constant music playing, social atmosphere. The surrounding nature is beautiful, with the woods just a 2 minute walk away.
I will definitely be back! Thanks again so much for everything… read more

(Excellent )

02/07/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rachel) for host

Konstancja and Franck are really amazing!! Open-minded, artists, adorables!!! I was only two weeks with their, but I learned a lot in those two weeks!! You are not forced to work so hard, but yu can if you want, because there are a lot of things to do, to invent!! If you are an artist is a really good place to stay, and more you are passionated,… read more

(Excellent )

23/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host

I stayed here for 3 weeks last year and they were probably the best 3 weeks of my life! Everyone was very welcoming and i felt at home within days. My time there really opened my eyes to other ways of life other than the typical English way. The work was fair and the food was great!
I would definitely recommend to anyone with an open mind.… read more

(Excellent )

14/03/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Michał)

Michał spent a winter at out place and it was a very good time.
He worked mainly together with us helping to build an experimental roof and also independently and did a great job. He's easy-going, nice to talk to and to work with. I enjoyed our chats, talking about books, stories and such.
Zinku, thank you for coming and being so flexible and… read more

(Excellent )

08/09/2014

Left by Workawayer (chloe & maddy) for host

We had a great time in Poland with these guys, they are very welcoming and theres always something going on. We met some beautiful people, and tasted some excellent polish vodka. The work is varied, hours are laid back and the music is always loud. Especially when playing hard techno. Miss you guys, hope to see you again.

(Excellent )

08/08/2014

Left by Workawayer (Yola) for host

My fondest memories from this place include tackling a field of stinging nettles, working the bar with Konstancja, discovering forest laden historical ruins with Frank, speeding down winding rural backroads, delighting in the local fire department's friendly water hose assault (courtesy of the annual Wolimierz festival), and of course, the… read more

(Excellent )

13/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Caeyman)

Hello Aurélien, we miss you and we hope to see you again. Not only were he a great help to us but also turned out to be easy going, interesting in what we do and a quick learner.

(Excellent )

07/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Caeyman) for host

Hi Konstancja, Hi Franck! So here I'm, back in belgium, back to a more normal city-life... With a lot of good memories! So thank you for the time I had with you both, and the guys, and the dogs and cats, and the nature. For sure it wasn't that easy to be the only no-polish speaking for a couple of days, but it was also a good way to really be in… read more

(Excellent )

12/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Nitu)

We enjoyed having Viktor around. He was a great help to us during cold days of winter and we hope to see him again.

(Excellent )

03/02/2014

Left by Workawayer (Nitu) for host

A great place to workaway. Nice location. Amazing food and amazing people. I stayed almost a week and I had a great time. I found lots of new and interesting information. I recommend to stay for a longer period of time, so you can learn practical things .
You can learn from Frank and Konstancja lots so useful things. They have nice… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Rory & Sonya)

(Excellent )

30/05/2013

Left by Workawayer (Rory & Sonya) for host

We had great time with Frank & Konstacija, that can hardly be compared to any other experience in our lives.
These wonderful people managed to become very important to us.
From the very beginning we felt at home, so we even came back for New Year's Eve.
Work there varies a lot as they have many interesting and useful projects and their guests… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Philip)

(Excellent )

18/06/2013

Left by Workawayer (Philip) for host

Przepraszam, I should have left feedback when I left in April 2012. I stayed in the first farmhouse that Konstancja had, not the new one, but it was a great experience. Good company, good work and a lovely dog. I was very well-looked after and they did not exploit me in any way. The work was sometimes hard, but rewarding and I had the opportunity… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Harry)

(Excellent )

23/09/2013

Left by Workawayer (Harry) for host

Staying with Frank and Konstancja was so much fun. They are such welcoming and friendly people I think it would be impossible to have a bad time with them. There's a really relaxed atmosphere at their place with friends coming and going all the time and they are part of a really lovely community. Their project is a really interesting one and I… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer ()

(Excellent )

29/10/2013

Left by Workawayer () for host

Staying with Konstancja and Frank was awesome and absolutely enriching! They are very special, warm and open-minded people with an important and unorthodox view of life and the world. I think the world really needs people and places like them and like Wolimierz! There are a many things to do in any kind of work. I´m sure that you will find a lot… read more

(Excellent )

08/05/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)

(Excellent )

29/12/2013

Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host

While staying with Konstancja and Frank its difficult not being infected with the "stay here forever" disease... Both my friend Kat and I ended up returning after our first 3 weeks volunteering at the warehouse.
There is so much constructive energy, love and support as well as appreciation and empowering, interesting oppertunities to work&learn.… read more

(Excellent )

26/09/2013

Left by Workawayer () for host

Easily one of the best three weeks of my whole life, the place was so so happening. First of all the place is amazing with mountain on one side, forest on the other and hippy hang out place very near by.
The first week when we were building the cycle path was so much fun, though the work was little hard, the time we spend together with… read more

(Excellent )

12/01/2013

Left by Workawayer (MARTHA L) for host

Staying at Konstancja and Frank place was an excellent choice. They received me even if there was not a lot to do at that time of the year. The house is really cozy, specially the kitchen which is very special and unique . Konstacja was all time in good mood, relaxed and smiling, she has a very good sense of humor, her way to speak is very… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrzej)

Andrzej is a very hard working person, and good friend with a lot of helpfull skills. He has been with us three months and I'm sure he will be our friend for long time and he is always welcom in our home.

(Excellent )

27/10/2012

Left by Workawayer (Andrzej) for host

What a wonderful place. It is located in a peaceful and quiet area with amazing views onto izera mountains. It isn't a quiet place though. Frank and Konstancja friends are a very often visit in the house. This place is not just work. It is living experience. I stayed for over three months and had hard time to leave. Work was varied. I helped with… read more

(Excellent )

28/10/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Karsten & Lauren)

He worked very hard in a very difficult time for us, always in good mood and helpful.

(Excellent )

09/05/2012

Left by Workawayer (Karsten & Lauren) for host

Visit Wolimierz! If you have the chance, try to spend some time there!
It was absolutely enriching for us to experience Konstancja's and Frank's very great hearted projects in so multifaceted ways about and around the world as the humans project!
Even in the hardest winter they tried their best to make it a special and inspiring place to be! Much… read more

(Very good )

10/01/2012

Left by host for Workawayer (Aurora)

Aurora was an absolute pleasure and fun to have with us for almost tree months... Not only a huge help but great company... We will miss her so much but look forward to keeping intouch and to see her again!

(Excellent )

09/01/2012

Left by Workawayer (Aurora) for host

Absolutely loved everything about Wolimierz and Konstancja's and Frank's house. Wonderful experience and definitely recommend for everyone. They did not make me work hard enough, which is something that will probably be fixed when I go back there in the summer. The surroundings are like from a fairytale in the autumn/winter and as I hear even more… read more

(Excellent )

29/09/2011

Left by Workawayer (Anika) for host

Konstancja and Frank have been my first hosts, and I really enjoyed spending time at their beautiful place! Their house is an open house, so there are lots of friends and neighbours coming to have a talk or just relax together. The work was not hard at all, and Konstancja and Frank even did not really ask me for doing something... I am sure I will… read more

(Excellent )

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