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Description
This is a land based eco-centre run by local people on the tip of the Llyn Peninsula in North West Wales. We are a registered Charity. All the centre's building and organic gardening projects have been carried out entirely by volunteers and so this little corner of Wales bears the fingerprints of people from all corners of the earth. We're looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to help out on our small scale market garden and various site maintenance jobs in and around the project.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Registered charity
This host is a registered charity in the UK and is looking for help with their charity project.
Help
We're looking for up to 5 volunteers to help out across different areas of the project:
- in our organic small scale market garden
- this will involve seed sowing, transplanting, preparing beds, learning to compost, weeding, harvesting, and so on.
- to help out with our thatched roundhouse and pod changeovers (cleaning, washing, some admin).
- to help with keeping the site neat and tidy (mowing, strimming, weeding walls, clipping back brambles, etc.)
- to help out with practical wood work (if you have some experience), general fixing, cob building.
We expect 5 - 6 hours of work per day. Usually starting at 9 and finishing up at 4, including a tea break and lunch break.
All volunteers will be based in the old Farmhouse - it’s a very basic facility, shared cooking and living space, one bathroom (no shower just a bath). Volunteers will be required to keep the house tidy and to rotate cooking responsibilities between themselves. Organic veg will be available for cooking use from the garden as well as basic pantry products.
The site itself is positioned near the tip of the Llyn Peninsula, surrounded by lovely beaches and coastal paths - plenty of outdoor activities to get involved with in your leisure time! We are a 10 minute walk to the nearest bus stop which can take you to our small local seaside Village Aberdaron or to Pwllheli (30 minute trip to town).
If you’re interested in coming to help out or just want to find out more please don't hesitate to get in touch!
Languages spoken
Welsh: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
All volunteers will be based in the old Farmhouse - it’s a very basic facility, shared cooking and living space, one bathroom (no shower just a bath). Volunteers will be required to keep the house tidy and to rotate cooking responsibilities between themselves. Organic veg will be available for cooking use from the garden as well as basic Suma pantry products.
What else ...
We have a zero tolerance of any drugs or excessive drinking- and if we do understand that this rule is being broken, we will have to ask you to leave.
The centre is in a remote rural setting four miles away from the nearest seaside village of Aberdaron which has a small shop, bakery, fish and chip shop and two pubs.
There are many splendid hidden beaches within minutes of here, and the ancient Celtic hill-forts nearby.
Pwllheli, the nearest big town and train station, is 16 miles away. There is a regular weekday bus service from Pwllheli to the village of Rhoshirwaun which is ten minutes walk away.
To find out the best way to travel here via public transport visit the Traveline Wales website ().
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours per day five days a week
Feedback (12)
It is simply beautiful.
From the minute I arrived I felt safe, welcomed and included by everyone at Felin and all the volunteers.
A huge thank you again to all of you for giving me such a special 2 weeks x
Thank you for all Uli, you're welcome back any time :-)
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It is simply beautiful.
From the minute I arrived I felt safe, welcomed and included by everyone at Felin and all the volunteers.
A huge thank you again to all of you for giving me such a special 2 weeks x
Thank you for all Uli, you're welcome back any time :-)
I wish I could've stayed longer, but i'm… read more
I met lovely peoples and i learn many things as lime plastering or breadmaking.
The project is fascinating and it s hard to leave it.
Llyn peninsula is an el dorado for landscapes lovers. Snowdonia national park is close and offer a wonderful… read more
Thanks JJ and look forward to welcoming you back someday
Great Project, great people, great time!!!
Thank you!
