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Dear volunteer,
We are two sisters who moved from Portugal to Germany in late 2017 to work on an organic mushroom farm located in a small village situated in the idyllic Eiffel region.
We are looking for friendly people to share ideas and experiences to promote a lifestyle in harmony with nature and to help us with house and garden maintenece, cooking, language practice, etc.
We really like to share knowledge and experiences because we believe that is the best way to learn and to stay connected with other people.
We are pleased to teach about:
Cooking (vegetarian, vegan, gluten free);
Ferments and sprouts;
Cultivation of mushrooms;
Organic gardening;
How to keep animals ethically;
Natural dyeing;
Natural cosmetics and ecological detergents;
Reuse of materials;
Ceramics;
Portuguese teaching;
We would like to learn more about:
The above items;
Permaculture;
Biointensive agriculture and biofertilization;
Mycoremediation;
Self-construction and eco-construction;
Renewable energy;
Holistic therapies (including yoga and meditation);
Graphic design;
And much more...
We hope to see you soon!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Here you can experience rural life and enjoy the surrounding nature.
Our village is surrounded by gorgeous forests and volcanic lakes. Walking or cycling here is always a pleasurable experience.
There are also some activities that you can do alone or in our company like climbing, visiting the wine villages on the banks of the Mosel river or the nearest cities: Cologne, Bonn, Trier (the oldest city in Germany!).
We really wish for you to have great time here!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for someone who can help in:
1. House cleaning;
2. Cooking - this is something we like to do together whenever we can!;
3. Teaching English - we are looking for a native English speaker to help us improve our English;
4. Mechanics and repairs - our campervan is a little old and she needs some care!;
5. Gardening - we can't wait to start working in the gardens!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
You will have a private heated room in our home. The bathroom is shared and there is a hot shower here . The kitchen is fully equipped and there is a shared living room with some books.
What else ...
We will offer you vegetarian/vegan meals that we can prepare together. Our food is mostly organic and we cook with many products that we get from our garden. We also include ferments and sprouts in our diet.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
5 hours per day. 5 days a week with 2 days off.
