Welcoming volunteers to help with gardening and painting in Canarias, Spain

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  Description

  Hi there,
  
  I moved to the lovely island of La Palma end of 2020 from Berlin, because I have a little daughter here.
  
  As the volcano was breaking out on La Palma westside around the time, it did not seem to be good timing back then to move here, but luckily I managed to find a beautiful terrain on the eastside of the island. On this side it is easier to grow plants, because there is more rain/wind and it does not get as dry in summer.
  
  The property has 3000m², 4 buildings and is terraced with many fruit trees: Avocado, Mango, Apple, Figs, Guava, Plums, a vineyard and many more... as well as some veg beets that need attention. A large part is removal of plants as things are growing fast here.
  
  Please note, that I have a male cat and a dog that can be quite territorial towards other pets. So if you would like to bring your pet, it needs to be one that is chill.
  
  What I can offer is accommodation and food, depending the hours we agreed on and of course hopefully friendship if we work well together :)
  
  Please, please do not contact me if you are just looking for something free here without genuinely putting in the work for it. Clear communication is the key.
  
  Do not hesitate to ask anything but please give me some time to answer.
  
  Of course, there is quite some gardening going on but I need experienced people that can help the garden and fruit trees as I wont be able to show you every step.
  
  As it is a very remote place, a driving license isn't required but strongly recommended.
  
  Looking forward hearing from you,
  Till

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  As I have only moved to this beautiful island about a year ago, I am learning many things about the plants here from friends that have been here longer. Depending on the time of the year, the tasks change a bit. In spring, there is a lot of clearing and planting in autumn a lot of harvesting. All in all a lot to do and a lot to learn.

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  Help

  What I am looking for are honest and decent people that are willing to assist me with the many daily tasks around the property. Times may very but about 4-5 hrs daily.
  
  - focus in late 2024 is concrete and stone work to create more parking space
  - maintaining the garden
  - planting and harvesting
  - making chutney
  - clearing an area for re/planting
  - painting some walls
  High skilled (of course not for everyone)
  - wood tasks
  - fixing some stone walls

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Intermediate
  French: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  Your room is comfortable has a double bed, its own kitchen and can be accessed seperately. .... ah, and ocean views :)

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  What else ...

  The next supermarket is quite far away, however there is a busstation close by and it is fairly easy to hitchhike. There is plenty to see on this island, especially when you are into hiking.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

  Yes! Fast Internet available

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There are three spaces that can work as campervan parks, however if the van is longer than 5 m it must be parked at the bottom of the hill

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  Can possibly accept pets

  all pets are welcome.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

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

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