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Help with gardening and household tasks in my family home in Cornillon-Confoux, France

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  2026 

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  • Description

    Description

    I only host people who speak French and with whom I share common interests.


    I always have a video call in French so we can introduce ourselves and see if we get along.

    I would like to host people who speak German or Czech, as these are the two languages ​​I am currently studying.

    Now I have one room available , so I can host a couple or one person

    I'm physically involved in this project every day. I work with the volunteers and take them to visit the region.

    The house is a family home where I lived as a teenager.
    It was a dream for my mother, who inspired us to embark on this project.
    I'm returning to this house 20 years later, and it's my responsibility now.
    I'm committed to maintaining it.
    The house is 100 square meters on one level, with 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a garage on 3000 square meters of land with a swimming pool.
    From November to May, I travel or plan my next trip, so the projects are on hold.
    I don't host volunteers who work online.
    I've volunteered before, and a host doesn't always have the time to look after the volunteer or take them exploring. I do, and I share what I enjoy, not just what I already know, because I always take the opportunity to discover new things. So for me, volunteering is as much about the projects as it is about discovering the region, its cuisine, its architecture... I always have a video call to chat and see if we click. In my free time, I love exploring and sharing Provence with others. If it weren't for my mother, I wouldn't be in her house, helping her dream come true. I would be traveling (which I do part of the year when the garden allows me to escape). That's why I can't connect with people who come just to have their own room, read, or surf the internet... This is perfectly respectable, but it's not my way of life, and in that case, I prefer to be alone.
    I'm a former professional firefighter in Marseille (specializing in diving), where the firefighters are military personnel. I'm in good shape, I have a healthy lifestyle, I don't smoke, I appreciate a good wine or a good beer, I'm athletic, and I'm looking for this kind of volunteer who also enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, etc.
    I try to live in the moment, to seize the opportunity, without social media, without selfies... I like interacting, language exchanges (when I travel, I improve my language skills beforehand, or learn the basics so I can at least say hello, introduce myself, greet people, and thank them), and board games (I have many). (because I had a club)

    I wish you wonderful trips 😊

    Best regards, Olivier

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    Je n'héberge que des personnes qui parlent français et avec qui nous avons des points d'intérêts communs.
    Je fais toujours une visio en français pour pouvoir se présenter et voir si le courant passe .
    J'aimerais héberger des personnes qui parlent allemand ou tchèque, qui sont les 2 langues que j'étudie en ce moment.
    Actuellement j'ai une chambre disponible , donc je peux accueillir un couple ou une personne.
    Je suis physiquement dans ce projet au quotidien , je travaille avec les volontaires et je les amène visiter la région
    La maison est une maison de famille où j'ai vécu en tant qu'adolescent
    C'était un rêve pour ma mère qui nous a emporté dans ce projet
    Je reviens dans cette maison 20 ans après et c'est à moi de m'en occuper maintenant
    J'ai à cœur de l'entretenir
    La maison fait 100m2 de plein pied , 3 chambres , 1 salle de bain et garage sur 3000m2 de terrain avec piscine
    De novembre à mai , je voyage ou je prépare le prochain voyage donc les projets sont en pause
    Je ne reçois pas de volontaires qui travaillent on line .
    J'ai fait du volontariat avant et un hôte n'a pas toujours le temps de s'occuper du volontaire , de l'emmener découvrir . Moi je l'ai et je fais découvrir ce qui me plaît mais pas uniquement ce que je connais car j'en profite pour découvrir toujours plus. Donc pour moi un volontariat c'est autant les projets que la découverte de la région , de la gastronomie, de l'architecture ... Je fais toujours un appel vidéo pour discuter et voir si on a un bon feeling
    Dans le temps libre , j'aime aller explorer et faire découvrir la Provence. Si ce n'était pas pour ma mère , je ne serais pas dans sa maison , pour faire vivre son rêve. Je voyagerais ( ce que je fais une partie de l'année quand le jardin me permet de m'évader ). C'est pourquoi il ne peut y avoir d'affinités avec des personnes qui viennent pour avoir leur chambre , y lire ou surfer sur internet ... Ceci est tout à fait respectable , mais ce n'est pas ma façon de vivre et je préfère dans ce cas être seul
    Je suis un ancien pompier professionnel à Marseille ( spécialité plongée) où les pompiers sont militaires, je suis en forme, j'ai une bonne hygiène de vie , je ne fume pas , j'apprécie un bon vin ou une bonne bière , je suis sportif et je recherche ce genre de volontaire, qui eux-mêmes pratiquent des activités en extérieur comme la randonnée , le kayak , le snorqueling ...)
    J'essaie de vivre le moment , de le capter déjà , sans réseaux sociaux , sans selfies ... J'aime interagir , les échanges linguistiques ( quand je voyage je perfectionne la langue du pays où je vais avant où j'en apprends les rudiments pour au moins dire bonjour , me presenter , saluer, remercier ) les jeux de sociétés ( j'en ai beaucoup car j'avais un club)

    Je vous souhaite de magnifiques voyages 😊

    Amicalement, Olivier

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Van life
    Farming
    Art & design
    Plant care
    Languages
    Gardening
    Adventure sports
    Sailing / Boating
    Winter sports
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Cycling
    Hiking
    Dancing
    Mountain
    Nature
    Fitness
    Camping
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I know the region very well and I'm happy to show it around.
    For those wanting to learn or improve their French, it will be a pleasure to help (I myself am perfecting my Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English, and I'm currently learning German and Czech).

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    Je connais très bien la région et je suis heureux de la faire visiter
    Pour les personnes voulant apprendre ou améliorer le français , ce sera un plaisir de les aider ( je perfectionne moi-même l'italien , l'espagnol , le portugais , l'anglais et j'apprends en ce moment l'allemand et le tchèque)

  • Help

    Help

    The garden is 5000 m² and terraced: clearing brush, trimming hedges, chopping wood, planting flowers...
    Art project: mural painting, floral and nature theme
    Art project: African-themed decoration in the living room
    DIY: wooden shelter; trellis for climbing plants

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    Le jardin fait 5000 m2 en restanque : débroussaillage , taillage de haie , fendre du bois , planter des fleurs ...
    Projet artistique : peinture murale , thème floral et nature
    Projet artistique : décoration africaine dans le salon
    DIY : abri bois ; palissade pour plantes grimpantes

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    French: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Spanish: Intermediate
    Italian: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Intermediate
    Czech: Beginner
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A room for each volunteer with a double bed (140cm), desk, chair, bedside lamp, and internet access.
    I do the grocery shopping, we eat together, and I help prepare meals.
    Work is for half a day, 4-5 hours.
    It's a beautiful season to visit Provence and enjoy the pool.
    I'm a big fan of modern board games, and this is part of the teamwork atmosphere, which can be summed up as: helping around the house, enjoying the pool, visiting Provence, and playing board games.

    The village of Cornillon-Confoux is a pretty, quiet Provençal village with many beautiful walks to enjoy.
    Next to the house, there's a campsite where karaoke is organized during the week in the summer.

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    Une chambre pour chaque volontaire avec un lit en 140 , bureau , chaise , lampe de chevet et accès à internet
    Je fais les courses , nous mangeons ensemble , aide pour préparer le repas
    Travail la demi-journée 4/5h
    C'est une belle saison pour visiter la Provence , profiter de la piscine
    Je suis un grand fan de jeux de société moderne et celà fait partie de l'ambiance de travail en équipe qui peut se résumer en : aide autour de la maison , profiter de la piscine , visites de la Provence , jeux de société

    Le village de Cornillon-Confoux est un joli village calme de Provence avec beaucoup de belles ballades à faire
    A côté de la maison , il y a un camping où est organisé un karaoké la semaine pendant l'été

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    For public transport, there's mainly a bus that stops in front of the house.

    I have a car, and the idea is to go exploring together. I'd be happy to show you around the region; I have quite a few suggestions :)

    I now have two bicycles.

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    Pour les transports en commun , c'est surtout un bus qui passe devant la maison
    J'ai une voiture , l'idée et de partir ensemble visiter , c'est avec plaisir que je fais découvrir la région , j'ai pas mal de propositions :)

    J'ai maintenant 2 vélos

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    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

    Le terrain est grand et il y a un parking qui peut accueillir plusieurs vans The property is big and can receive some vans

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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