Help on a farm with gardening and painting in Fontorto, Spain

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  Description

  This is a group of males and females in their thirties who dream with a kind a sustainable world.
  In a daily basis we take care of the animals, work in the garden, and organise cultural and social activities for young and elder people.
  During the summer we organise International Volunteering camps all over Galicia ( Some are based in case and some others are not) which have several different topics (Environmental, etnography, social, architecture...and more!) We also run camps for kids during the school holidays and training courses to work with kids (certificated by the government)
  
  Es una cooperativa fundanda en el año 2023 sin ánimo de lucro que se dedica al ocio y tiempo libre y a la educación no formal a través de proyectos propios hechos a medida.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  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

  They will have access to all areas of the house and farm (garden, chill out area with hammocks, granary, garden, living room, kitchen...) They will be able to learn about Galician culture and traditions, as well as practice the Galician language if they wish or even other languages with the rest of the volunteers and refugees who will live in the rural house.
  
  Tendrán acceso a todas las zonas de la casa y de la granja, (jardín , zona chill out con hamacas, hórreo, huerta, salón, cocina..) Podrán aprender sobre la cultura y las tradiciones gallegas, así como practicar el idioma gallego si así lo desean o incluso otros idiomas con el resto de personas voluntarias y refigiadas que vivirán en la casa rural.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We offer you accommodation and food for as long as you need it! We simply want you to be one of the family and collaborate with the daily tasks on the farm, the garden, the house... it is possible that we propose different mini projects depending on the time of year (for example painting or sanding furniture, planting, pruning ...)
  
  En casa te ofrecemos alojamiento y comida durante el tiempo que lo necesites! Simplemente buscamos que seas una más de la familia y colabores con las tareas diarias en la granja, la huerta, la casa... es posible que propongamos diferentes mini proyectos dependiendo del momento del año ( por ejemplo pintar o lijar muebles, plantar, podar...)

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Fluent
  Galician: Fluent
  Portuguese: Intermediate
  French: Beginner
  Italian: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We all love learning languages!!
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  Accommodation

  Rooms have 2 bunk beds and a ensuite bathroom, if there's more volunteers you will have to likely share the room, but most of the time you'll have the room for your own! We also have a few rooms with only one double bed and an ensuite bathroom.
  
  When it comes to meals you can also make yourself at home! You'll be free to cook and eat on your own or join us for lunch and dinner :) We always have the fridge full of local fresh food, so you can grab a bite whenever you feel like it !
  
  We are vegan and vegetarian friendly :)

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  What else ...

  We are half an hour by car from Santaigo de Compostela, A Coruña center, and cared for in Lugo. We live in a very peaceful and privileged natural environment. Locally you can visit: - Monastery of Sobrado dos Monxes - Fortaleza de Mesía - Ethnographic Center of Río Mandeo - Serra da Cova da Serpe - Dolmen Forno dos Mouros - Nature class - Brañas de Valga - Ecological farm CASA GRANDE DE XANCEDA - Ruta por the Mandeo river
  
  Estamos a media hora en coche de Santaigo de Compostela, A coruña centro, y de la cuidad de Lugo. Vivimos en un entorno natural muy tranquilo y privilegiado.
  
  Locally you can visit :
  
  -Monasterio de Sobrado dos Monxes
  -Fortaleza de Mesía
  -Centro Etnográfico do Río Mandeo
  - Serra da Cova da Serpe
  - Dolmen Forno dos Mouros
  - Aula de naturaleza
  - Brañas de Valga
  - Granja ecológica CASA GRANDE DE XANCEDA
  - Ruta por el río Mandeo

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Máximo 4-5 horas al día, 5 días a la semana