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Help needed with assembly of straw walls and planting trees in Montpon-Ménestérol, France

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  • Last activity: 20 Oct 2023

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Barn undergoing eco/recycling renovation, rehabilitation of 2.2 hours in the town of Montpon in Dordogne.
    We are located 5 minutes by bike from the city center, with all amenities (station, cinema, library, restaurants, shops, etc.) We are on the train line halfway between Bordeaux and Périgueux.
    We are a family of 3 people, with a few animals (cats, ducks, geese, chickens).
    We would like a helping hand with our ecological renovation projects and our nursery creation.

    Grange en rénovation éco/récup, réhabilitation de 2,2H sur la ville de Montpon en Dordogne.
    Nous nous situons a 5 min à vélo du centre ville, avec toutes les commodités (gare, cinéma, bibliothèque, restaurants, magasins...) Nous sommes sur la ligne de train à mis chemin entre Bordeaux et Périgueux.
    Nous sommes une famille de 3 personnes, avec quelques animaux (chats, canards, oies, poules).
    Nous aimerions un coup de main sur nos projet de rénovations écologique et sur notre création de pépinière.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I am trained in relevant and ecological renovation and sustainable horticulture/permaculture. We have already gained quite a bit of experience in this field and practice these areas daily. People wishing to work with us will be able to benefit from our experiences and our knowledge.

    Je suis formée en rénovation pertinente et écologique et en horticulture durable/permaculture.
    Nous avons déjà acquis pas mal d'expériences dans ce domaine et pratiquons ces domaines quotidiennement. Les personnes désireuses de travailler avec nous pourrons profiter de nos expériences et de nos savoirs.

  • Help

    Help

    It will be a question of helping us in the installation of eco insulation, installation of light straw walls, taking care of animals and mainly tree plantations.

    We do cook a lot, vegetarian and a bit of meat mostly organic or local.
    Home made bread, yogurt....We provide 3 meals a day on working days and breakfast and dinner on off days. We expect the person to be involved in the prep of the meals. We eat a lot of different types of foods...

    Il sera question de nous aider dans la pose d'isolant éco, montage de mur en paille banchée, de s'occupé des animaux et de plantations d'arbres principalement.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent
    Spanish: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A bedroom and a private bathroom are available, the kitchen is shared.

    Une chambre et une salle de bain privée est a disposition, la cuisine est en commun.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We benefit from the train line, which can easily take us to Bordeaux, Périgueux, and even Limoges. The region is rich in walks, cycle tourism, and historical remains of all kinds.


    Nous bénéficions de la ligne de train, qui peut facilement nous conduire soit vers Bordeaux, Périgueux, et même Limoges. La régions est riche en promenade, cyclo tourisme, et vestiges historiques en tout genre.

  • 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

    Nous avons la place pour accueillir des vans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Nous acceptons pas les chiens, malheureusement nous avons eu de nombreuses expériences négative avec nos propres animaux.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4/5 hours per day max, 5 days/week. 4/5 heures par jour max, 5 j/sem.

Host ref number: 954789468613

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