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Help with a barn project in les Hautes-Pyrénées, France

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    Hello hello dear volunteers !

    I am very enthusiastic about a new project close to the Pyrénées mountains. I just bought a barn in a fantastic village and I need some help to renovate it.
    So I am not going to be in Capbreton this summer.

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    I am a former globetrotter who came to live in the village of her ancestors! it's a nice place near the ocean, with beautiful forests around. A great place for the slow life ! I work as a family therapist with my practice in my house, and I use my free time to volunteer with migrant people, or for environmental projects ... I also volunteer with Workaway at hosts' homes abroad and in France : I was in Portugal in January 2023. I love to meet people, to share, to talk about what drives us each in our uniqueness...

    I wish to meet people interested in exchange, who will want to know me as I want to know them. I don't consider workaway as "I do what I'm told, my "job", and then I'm free to go out on my own".

    I was lucky enough to have volunteers who were very involved, who took initiative, and with whom I had a lot of fun... and I hope to get to know more of them! Maybe you ?

    My experience shows me that it is easier when the volunteers are not too young, because I am already 56 years old and if the gap is too wide sometimes it is difficult to find common interests. But of course it depends on the person. It was always very nice with people around 27 and above.

    Even though the house is pretty normal, we live with ecological concerns, such as waste control, eating organic food, taking care of water use, walking and cycling rather than using the car ... I am myself vegetarian but I do eat fish sometimes.

    If you feel motivated to help me with this new project, for a week or so, send me a message, thank you !

    Anères is one hour away from Toulouse and from Pau.


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    Salut les volontaires ! Je suis sur un nouveau projet, la rénovation d'une grange dans un super village des Hautes-Pyrénées. Juste au pied des montagnes. Je me lance là dedans toute seule, et toute aide serait précieuse.
    Le village se trouve à 1h de Pau et 1h de Toulouse.

    Cet été je ne serai donc pas beaucoup à Capbreton.


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    Je suis une ancienne globe-trotter qui est venue vivre dans le village de ses ancêtres ! c'est un chouette endroit tout près de l'océan, avec de belles forets autour. un joli lieu pour la slow life ! je travaille comme thérapeute familiale avec mon cabinet dans ma maison, et j'utilise mon temps libre pour faire du bénévolat auprès des personnes migrantes, pour des projets environnementaux ... Il m'arrive aussi d'être volontaire grâce à workaway chez des hôtes à l'étranger et en France. J 'étais justement comme volontaire au Portugal en janvier 2023. J'adore rencontrer les gens, partager, parler de ce qui nous anime chacun dans notre singularité.

    J'aime bien faire découvrir ma petite ville, et tous les endroits sympas. J'ai envie de rencontrer des personnes intéressées par l'échange, qui auront envie de me connaitre comme moi j'ai envie de les connaitre. Je ne considère pas workaway comme "je fais ce qu'on me dit, mon boulot, et hop je suis libre pour sortir dans mon coin". J'ai eu la chance d'avoir des volontaires très impliqués, qui prenaient des initiatives, et avec qui j'ai bien rigolé... et j'espère bien en connaître d'autres !

    C'est peut-être toi ? vous ?

    Mon expérience me montre que c'est plus évident quand les volontaires ne sont pas trop jeunes, car j'ai déjà 56 ans et quand le gap est trop important c'est parfois difficile de trouver des sujets d'intérêts communs... mais bien sûr ça dépend de chaque personne ! Avec des personnes de 27 ans et plus ça c'est toujours bien passé !

    Si tu te sens motivé.e pour me donner un coup de main, pour une semaine environ, envoie moi un message, merci.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I like to talk about our French habits and share with visitors. I am interested in social justice, ecology, yoga ... and live music !

  • Help

    Help

    Help me with different tasks in renovating the house. I will appreciate that you have a little bit of experience.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    In Anères : You will stay in a tent or in a caravan. We will cook together.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Our house is less than 10 minutes walk to the ocean. The town is 5 minutes walk. It is a little town quite quiet when it is not holiday time.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 342868449636

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The image depicts an old, weathered house with a staircase leading to a door, featuring a rustic exterior with a worn roof and a serene blue sky backdrop.
The image depicts a serene rural scene, featuring a rustic building with a sloping roof, a covered area with hay bales, and a serene mountainous backdrop under a clear blue sky.
The image depicts a cozy living room with a dining table, a couch adorned with vibrant pillows, and a window offering a view of lush greenery outside.
The image depicts a man and woman standing together, with the man wearing a blue tank top and jeans, and the woman in a black shirt with white polka dots.
The image depicts a collection of colorful, plastic hands protruding from a large pot, with some attached to sticks, situated in a yard or garden.
The image depicts a whimsical white structure with a rounded shape, featuring a small window and a chimney, situated in a yard with trees and houses in the background.
The image depicts a cozy sunroom with a blue couch, colorful tablecloth, and white wicker chair, surrounded by a serene outdoor setting with trees and a clear blue sky.
The image shows four people standing in front of a white structure, wearing work clothes and rubber boots, with a blue tarp and buckets nearby, suggesting a construction or renovation project.
The image depicts a serene beach scene with a calm sea, gentle waves, and a sandy shore, evoking a sense of tranquility and relaxation. The sky is clear and sunny.
The image depicts a group of seven people gathered in a living room, surrounded by various objects, including a couch, mirror, and TV, with a relaxed and casual atmosphere.
The image depicts a group of people working on a structure, likely a building or shelter, with a tent-like roof and a large opening, surrounded by various tools and materials.

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