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Help a local non-profit association in the peaceful village of Murjek, Lapland

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Murjek is a small village close to the Arctic Circle, conveniently situated on the main railway line between Stockholm and Narvik. From here you can take a bus (45 minutes) to Jokkmokk, the gateway to the mountains, or travel by bus or train (90 minutes) to Luleå on the coast. About 60 people live here now. It's a quiet and peaceful place in the middle of Lapland. People live close to nature here: you can go fishing, hiking or cycling in the summer time, in the autumn you can pick berries and mushrooms, while in the winter you can go skiing or do ice fishing.
    The beautiful old building in the centre of the village is a meeting place for the locals and people from the surrounding villages. In the building we have a library and a museum showing the history of the village and the building.
    Our association is a non-profit-association and unfortenately we can´t offer any wages but we can offer you a nice place to stay in, friendly people, local cuisine and a lot of recreation time.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Events & social
    Culture
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    During your stay with us we will be happy to help you discover our way of life in the northern part of Sweden. How we organize ourselves over the seasons with what nature offers us. You will experience the midnight sun in the summer and in the winter Aurora Borealis. 60 km from Murjek the center of Sami people is situated. In February you can experience the eldest market in Sweden, the Jokkmokk Market with a lot of handicraft made by Sami people. We are also happy to show you how to make local food and teach you how a hostel works.

  • Charity

    Registered charity

    This host is a registered charity in their country and is looking for volunteers to help with their project(s).

  • Help

    Help

    We need help with taking care of the meeting place and some gardening. If you are practical and have some working-experience, you are welcome. Murjek village is mostly populated with elderly people and we are happy to get someone to talk to and someone who can give us a helping hand when needed.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent
    German: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    If you want to learn swedish we are interested in learning you our language.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room in the hostel and lunch together with the lunch guests. Dinner and breakfast must be prepared by yourself, but the local association buys all the food.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Important: we prefer to have a couple or two friends, because in the evenings and mostly after work there will be nobody around the house. It´s good if one of you speaks basic Swedish, because those people who can speak english or german are not always around.
    You can reach Murjek by train, directly from Stockholm.

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have a big area around the house where you can park your campervan.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

Host ref number: 663995557544

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The image depicts a kitchen with a table and chairs, featuring a sink, stove, and refrigerator. The room is well-lit, with a window on the left side of the image. The walls are white.
The image depicts a serene winter scene, featuring a snow-covered landscape with a frozen lake, trees, and a small village, evoking a sense of peacefulness and tranquility.
The image depicts a house with a large front yard, featuring a driveway and a garage, surrounded by trees and bushes, with a well-manicured lawn and a fence in the background.
The image depicts a room with a table and chairs, featuring a large window and a fireplace, with a bookshelf on the wall, providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere.
The image depicts a room with two beds, a table, and a chair, featuring a predominantly white color scheme with accents of brown and green, evoking a sense of simplicity and elegance.
The image depicts a cozy room with a table and chairs, featuring a bookshelf, a fireplace, and a window, evoking a sense of warmth and comfort. The room is well-lit and inviting.
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The image depicts a room with a table and chairs, featuring a bookshelf, a lamp, and a window. The room is well-lit, with a neutral color scheme and a simple, elegant design.
The image depicts a room with a table and chairs, featuring a bookshelf, a lamp, and a window. The room is well-lit, with a neutral color scheme and a simple, elegant design.
The image depicts a charming red house with white trim and a dark roof, featuring a covered porch and stairs leading to the front door.

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