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We are a community living project in the heart of Carinthia, near the beautiful Faakersee. Since the beginning of May 2022 we work together with the government and are hosting refugees from Ukraine, Tadschikistan, and recently also from Syria and Turkey. We offer them shelter, food and a safe space in our house.
We live in the premises of an old hotel (see the pics), which has a lot to offer:
Fireplace room, large scale kitchen, garden, natural swimming pool, guest rooms, indoor and outdoor children's areas.
Our place offers versatile possibilities for creative work and space for new ideas and projects.
For 4-5 hours a day/5 days a week of volunteer work we offer you accommodation, as much food as you can eat and the possibility to grow personally and learn a lot of different things. There is scope and openness for your individual skills and abilities, depending on what's currently needed the most. At the moment a lot of the work involves housekeeping tasks, such as helping out at the (non-alcoholic) bar, cooking and doing dishes for the community and the refugees. But there are also possibilities for outdoor Garden work and building our compost.
Volunteers are also invited to bring something into the community and share their life, practices and projects with us.
We are looking forward to meeting people from all over the world. To engage with the refugees, Russian, Ukrainian, Arabic or Turkish language skills would go a long way - but not strictly needed to build a connection with them.Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkArt ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Alternative way of life, working with children, Basic work in a hotel, Living with people with different backgrounds from different countries
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Your shift will be from 10 to 15 o´clock or from 16 to 21 o´clock.
There is a weekly volunteer plan, where all the tasks are distributed among the volunteers.
To be self responsible is a really important characteristic for us. We trust our volunteers, so that we don´t need to control if everybody fulfilled their 4-5 hours shifts.
Furthermore we really appreciate people being self initiated and have their own ideas and projects.
Everyday tasks:
Dish washing
General cleaning tasks
Gardening
Cleaning up outdoors
Childcare
Current projects:
Foodsharing - saving and processing food
Help with eventsLanguages spoken
German: Fluent
English: FluentAccommodation
You can stay in our dormitory rooms for free.
In the warmer months, it is also possible to stay outside, so you can bring your own tent, caravan or camper-van. When you want to stay in a single room we ask you for a contribution of 5€ per day.
Also we provide as much food as you can eat! :)What else ...
Our region is a natural paradise! :-)
The Mittagskogel, the Dobratsch and the Gerlitzen invite to many summer and winter sports.
The Faakersee and the Aichwaldsee are only 10 minutes by bike away from our house, as well as many beautiful hiking trails. Furthermore, the closest city is Villach (15 minutes drive away) with its great secondhand stores, indoor and outdoor climbing facilities and a thermal bath.
Slovenia and Italy can be reached in about 20 minutes by car.
We also have a railway station called Ledenitzen Bahnhst nearby (10-15 minutes by foot) and a bus stop in front of our Hotel.A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
We DONT Accept workawayer with animals
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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They stayed with us for two months and we would have kept them longer if we could! They were a great addition to the team, always creating a good atmosphere for the volunteers and giving a warm welcome to the new arrivals. They were a perfect combination of relaxed and motivated, both during and outside of the… read more
Emily… read more
Surrounded by the stunning austrian mountains, the place felt like a dream! I had a lot of free time to hike and to do lots of activites. I don't know if I preffered the ice skating on the frozen lake or… read more
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They stayed with us for two months and we would have kept them longer if we could! They were a great addition to the team, always creating a good atmosphere for the volunteers and giving a warm welcome to the new arrivals. They were a perfect combination of relaxed and motivated, both during and outside of the… read more
Emily… read more
Surrounded by the stunning austrian mountains, the place felt like a dream! I had a lot of free time to hike and to do lots of activites. I don't know if I preffered the ice skating on the frozen lake or… read more
Demi's time with us in February was awesome. She integrated with the other volunteers quickly and created a beautiful connection with them.
She did her tasks with ease and enthusiasm and seemed genuinely interested in them. The communication with her, whether it was about… read more
He always performed the required tasks independently, adapting to every situation without fail.
It was a real pleasure for us to host him, having him around was… read more
thank you so much for this experience I will always remember
She had a remarkable ability to quickly and effectively connect with the children and the refugees. Her warm personality and empathetic approach created a positive atmosphere that was appreciated by everyone.
Moreover, Joleen was extremely flexible in her work. Whether it was caring for the children,… read more
She completed every task she was given with independence and punctuality. We also appreciate her enthusiasm and help with our food sharing initiatives.
Her warmth, positivity and genuine care for others shine through in everything she does. She has made beautiful connections with everyone here!
In… read more
She stayed with us for about 3 months, and became much more than a volunteer to us. She was part of the community!
We share many beautiful memories, such as many Monopoly games, amazing day trips, and a lot of movie nights in the fireplace room. Isabelle even organized a happy party for the community residents and… read more
With so many interesting characters from all around the world living at the hotel, everyday here felt like a sitcom. There are so many stories I have collected from my time here I could write a book, a New York Times Best Seller kind of… read more
He completed all the tasks he was given, he was punctual and helpful.
With Pietro you can have deep conversations about many philosophical topics, he made you think, which we really appreciate.
Pietro also had a good relationship with the other volunteers, nobody could tell Acqua anything about… read more
They were incredibly empathetic and in touch with the people around them. Because Angelina was able to talk to the Ukrainian refugees, she was very popular with them.
They did a… read more
Payne and the Yankees (Henry and Taylor) were with us in December and brought the house out of hibernation.
With great games, conversations and activities, they brought the community, refugees and volunteers together. Whether it was snowboarding, drawing with the kids or enjoying a fire in the… read more
Herve is an absolute "workhorse", with Herve there is no standstill (in a positive way). Whether it's light plumber tasks, woodwork or any other manual task, he seems to excel at everything he does.
Herve is also great with people, we were sad to see him go because he brought such a positive vibe to the house. With his… read more
Not only are they really nice people, they are also committed when it comes to help. They took their tasks seriously and were able to react flexibly to situations.
Hans and Emily are very good conversational partners and always have interesting topics to talk about and stories to share.… read more
Really, this is a very fun and chill Workaway. The work is straightforward, and Susan was always willing to… read more
He learned the tasks easily. His caring, curious and creative personality made him an excellent fit for our community
He shared insights into his culture and even organized a ‘Mexican Night’ for everyone, with amazing food, drinks and music.
We had numerous interesting conversations… read more
There are simply not enough words nor emojis to describe it, you truly need to experience ...
The lovely people ♡ the sincere smiles ᵕ̈ the delicious traditional meals ˶•⤙•˶ the energy, liveliness and joy of the many cute respectful… read more
Around Pau you get the Feeling that everything is OK 🙂☀️✨All the best to you
Her calming Personality supported us in a balancing way and she stayed positiv althrough the way.
Daniela Always helped where Help was needed and did a very good job.
Daniela ist a self independ Woman and open for Personal growth with different workawyers experiences.… read more
I stayed here for a month and it is a very dynamic and interesting community to be a part of! All of the people are extremely welcoming and it is really fun to interact with all of the people there! The work mainly consists of helping out in the kitchen and the garden but you also have the… read more
His charme and Humor are fun to have around.He worked very Independently and was always helpfull. He also got a long with all ages of Workawayers and Kids Loved him too.😊
We wish all the best to Louis and he can come Back anytime.
She is very Independent, picks up Work fast and has a lot to offer. We wish Beth all the best and lots of Adventures☀️
Ken Always did His Jobs right and also was very helpfull with Tasks outside of the workawaytasks.
He Loves to Connect and be a… read more
The… read more
I stayed with them for about 2months and enjoyed sooo much! Additionally, the task was quite simple like cleaning, cooking, laundry, and gardening. I hope you'll experience amazing times and people when you… read more
the communication was easy and it was also easy to make friends with people from all ages. 5/5 would reccomend!
I stayed for 4 week here and had a great time. The workaway is placed in a small Austrian village with a stunning landscape. There are some big mountains around, also many magical forests and a big lake where you can go for a dip. But you have to walk a little… read more
The… read more
Everyone got a piece of your positive attitude during your volunteer work. Doesn't matter if you looked after the kids of our mums, cooked with our chefs or cleaned the house, you did it like a superstar!
Also your writing skills… read more
It was a… read more
There is… read more
Jerome stayed with us 5 days. He did his job well and I liked his "into the wild" lifestyle, trying to live without money.
The negative:
The "into the wild lifestyle" also means, that he does not have an ID.
Through the compulsory registration it is mandatory for us to register every new volunteer.
Especially during Covid… read more
The work was challenging for me at the beginning, cooking for so many people and cleaning such a big space. But after the first day's I got more used to it and I earned so much experience. These big pots! Craaazy :D haha
The food was good, and there was mostly… read more
The variety and pace of work as well as sharing meals, conversation and spending time with other volunteers was wonderful. There are daily tasks and some additional tasks which differ from day to day. Dishes and (my favourite) vacuuming will be there for you always!… read more
Julia started the project and she is very responsive to your needs. Everybody, including those living there, volunteers and visitors were so warm, friendly and relaxed.
I had my own bedroom with en suite shower room and there is so much good, healthy… read more
It is a big family, a wonderful place that give you only good energy. From the first days we felt really peaceful, it's the perfect place if you need to recharge yourself.
We… read more
All the people living here are so nice and it is such a peaceful place. It's more about helping a big family and being part of a great project rather than work for someone. Nevertheless, if you come here people will always be respectful of your time and space… read more
Ich habe eine sehr schöne Zeit verbracht! Ich war fast drei Wochen in der Gemeinschaft. Ich habe allein in einem Zimmer mit einem Bad gewohnt, das hat mir gefallen! Ich hatte immer die Möglichkeit, Alleinzeit zu haben, wenn ich sie haben wollte.
Die Bewohner und die anderen Freiwillige sind alle echt freundliche, bodenständige Leute! Es… read more
If you’re looking for a place to re-energize yourself and calm down, here must be one of the best place. All of the people in the community are nice, willing to share their idea and experience about life. (Matej, talking with you really inspired me a lot!) During the two weeks I stay here, I realize the most important thing here is how to… read more
For you other Workawayers, this place is awesome for stay, heal and learn. Also… read more
It was a very easygoing stay at the Life together organisation among very young and friendly people. It was real fun and with respect to see how these youngsters are dealing with foodsaving. A really interesting point of view to make the world a better… read more
And the Together Community didn´t disappoint us. It took us some time to get used to all the food sharing stuff and… read more
I found it here. At the time I was with this lovely community, there were 11 adults living there, and 6 children, all under 3 years… read more
Wir haben viel Neues lernen dürfen in einer tollen Gemeinschaft in der jeder mit anpackt. Gerade die Menschen, die wir kennen gelernt haben, machen diesen Ort zu etwas besonderem.
Es hat Spaß gemacht euch zu helfen und jede Aufgabe, die wir bekommen haben, haben wir gerne gemacht.… read more
I recommend to everyone to visit the community. Probably I will be there into the next year.
I am grateful and I keep the beautiful memories of my experience.
I wish you the best personally and like… read more
there a very kind, open minded, helpful and pleasant People... and great musicians ;)!! it was great to have them around and they were very motivated to help everywhere they can! !
always welcome in our home!!!
thanks guys :)
During our stay we had the opportunity to join nice workshops, for example a meditation lesson with a monk from Thailand. The surroundings are very beautiful. The house is always alive: the children of the community are very lovely, and always… read more
Michael it was so nice to have you here!!
Michael stayed wth us for one week only, but we had a great time together!
He is very kind and helpful and can do any type of work!!!
Michael, you are always welcome!!!
it was so great to have you here!!!!
gino is alway smiling and very helpfull!!! he did an amazing job!
thanks for that and i hope to see you again anywhen :)
At the begging I was struggling a bit with the language, even though there’s a lot of people that speak English, mostly everyone speaks German, But then… read more
it was alway fun with her, and she cooked very good :)
always welcome in our house!!!
he was spreading so much positiv energy, was very interested and so helpfull. You could give him any work and you could be sure, that he will do it good and with joy :)!
And you know what, he is soooooo talented!!!!
He was at our project for about 2 weeks, and in this 2 weeks he created a very professional,… read more
But let's talk about normal day after day living.
It's a bit difficult on the beginning to know all some kind of the rules, cause the place is so big. But after few days You can easily feel… read more