Gardening and building at ecological school in Molkom, Sweden

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  2025 

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  • Description

    Description

    Sweden's first holistic school!
    PLS LOOK AT OUR AVAILABILITY CALENDER BEFORE WRITING.
    -->>> looking for someone that can stay minimun 1 month. ---<<<<
    WE ARE NOT ABLE TO HOST PARENTS WITH CHILDREN.

    This is an Holistic school for a sustainable life.

    We started this amazing and innovative school project 2018. With this school we want to set a new path for all the generations to come. Our school is the where Molkom's community's children go and has a new approach to pedagogy and learning. The school has classes F-9 (ages 6 - 16).
    We invite people with either gardening skills, building skills or to contribute with activities for children in the breaks, like art, yoga, dance, meditation.

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Projets artistiques
    Pratique d’une langue
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Enseignement
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et construction
    Entretien général
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Molkom is a small town in the beautiful county of Värmland. The nature surrounding us here consists of forests, mountains and lakes. If you love to go hiking, canoeing or enjoy other experiences in nature this is a perfect spot.

    Molkom is also a vibrant community . There are about 150 people who have moved to Molkom and are part of this community. They have access to the rewarding meetings and experiences. The tranquillity and the beauty of the landscape are also contributing factors.

    As a Workaway volunteer at our school you will be able to enjoy the community life and the free program offered for extended community in Molkom. You will also have the opportunity to get to know many of the children and parents at the school and become a part of the warm and welcoming extended community of Molkom. Here people from many different countries and backgrounds mix and life together in cooperation and mutual support. There is a lot of openness and acceptance for all different walks of life and you will find many people who are interested in deep personal and social transformation.

  • Projets impliquant des enfants

    Projets impliquant des enfants

    Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

  • Aide

    Aide

    Minimun stay 1 month, preferably 2-6 months.

    We have a great location for the school in an old village school here in Molkom, Värmland. We already have a lovely permaculture forest garden and vegetable garden which we are looking for an helping hand. Your contribution and work will provide the children with a beautiful outdoor environment. We use mainly organic and sustainable material for furniture and decorating, we use lots of herbs and plants for outdoor teaching , which also creates a connection to our interrelatedness, the positive impact of a safe and toxic free environment.

    We are looking for volunteers that can support us in different areas:

    Garden:
    -We are looking for someone with practical skills and knows how to take care of perennial plants, have harvested before fruits, berries, herbs in Autumn ( sept - okt).
    - We'd like you to have an interest in compost, lawn maintenance, weeding and watering (may-june and sept-okt).
    - For this volunteer position it is crucial that you have knowledge and experience of gardening in Molkoms/Swedens climate zone.

    Recess and after school activities:
    - Complement our team while enjoying to be around children and interacting with them with yoga / meditaion / dancing / creative activities

    Cleaning:
    - Includes both daily cleaning of our school and deep cleaning.

    Building and renovations
    - supporting our caretaker around the buildings.

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    For all these areas it's important that you can work both in a team and independently.


    To apply for working at our school we ask you to stay for a minimum of 1 month, preferably 2-6. This makes it easier for us to make projects happen with you being involved and to have a safe environment for our students.

  • Langues parlées

    Anglais: Courant
    Swedish: Courant

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    During your stay here you will have accommodation in one of the local community's home. This means a bed in your own room with shared bathroom and kitchen. The school provides breakfast and cooked vegetarian lunch mon - fri. We will also provide you with foodstuff to cook your own dinners and meals during the weekends.

    Important to be aware of is we uphold ethical guidelines of being completely drug and alcohol free and you will be required to adhere to these guidelines for living and working with us.

    The closest shop is also about 5 min bike ride from the school and where you stay.

    The closest larger town with shops, cinemas, restaurants, trainstation, etc is Karlstad, 30 km from Molkom. There are regular bussservices between Molkom and Karlstad. Also a lot of ridesharing is arranged within the community and it is usually possible to find a lift if needed.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    Here are a few examples of the facilities that are offered:

    Beautiful indoor spaces for meditation,
    Workshops held by the community in dance, yoga, free of charge to attend.
    Wood stove sauna
    Garden
    Lake and forest

    Cosy Café for saturday hangout and get-together

    Molkom is a small town in the beautiful county of Värmland. The nature surrounding us here consists of forests, mountains and lakes. If you love to go hiking, canoeing or enjoy other experiences in nature this is a perfect spot. During the summer months there are many places in the near area that arrange a variety of nature experiences. During the winter there are a few skihills close by.

    Karlstad (30 km from Molkom) is a university town with museums, theater, cinema, cafés, shops etc.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    yes that is possible and very welcome to park your van at our property between may and september when it's not too cold.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Un

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L'image présente un buisson à fleurs d'un blanc éclatant au premier plan, avec en arrière-plan une maison rouge floue avec des bordures blanches et un toit gris.
L'image représente deux enfants s'occupant d'une plante dans un jardin, entourés d'adultes et d'une structure en bois à l'arrière-plan.
Un enfant vêtu d'une chemise rouge écrit sur un tableau noir avec un morceau de craie pour s'entraîner à l'écriture. Les mots "LEAVE" et "OPEN" sont inscrits sur le tableau.
L'image montre trois enfants, deux garçons et une fille, portant des vêtements d'hiver, posant pour une photo sur une plage. Les enfants portent tous des maillots de bain et se tiennent devant une étendue d'eau.
L'image représente une femme et une jeune fille debout, tenant ensemble un grand tambour à la tête blanche et au bord marron, sur fond d'arbres et d'herbe.
L'image représente une famille de sept personnes, composée de deux adultes et de cinq enfants, rassemblés sur des souches d'arbres dans une zone boisée, les adultes étant assis et les enfants debout ou assis autour d'eux.
Une jeune fille aux cheveux blonds, vêtue d'un imperméable jaune et d'un pantalon rouge, tient une grande plante avec des racines devant une structure en bois dans une zone boisée.
L'image représente une jeune fille vêtue d'un habit de neige rose et d'un bonnet blanc, allongée sur le sol dans la neige, avec un arrière-plan flou composé d'arbres et d'autres objets.

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