Create sustainable living conditions in the beautiful countryside and explore Tirana, Albania

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  Description

  Hello there!
  
  My name is Julian and I live in a small village just 30 minutes outside of the capital Tirana. This is the perfect spot to relax and turn dreams into reality. Together, we are working to develop and turn our land into something special.
  The forest-like land is full of possibilities for sustainable living. I plan to take full advantage of this by utilizing techniques such as natural methods, renewable energy technologies, and organic farming. Three of the upcoming projects are a cob house, a tree house, and a natural swimming pool.
  I want to be able to utilize the local land as much as possible and create something that can benefit the community.
  My vision is to create a complex of closed-loop systems, that feed off each other and create a sustainable, organic food source.
  We know that we can achieve our goals with a bit of love, hard work, and dedication.
  
  // For volunteers who are interested in a LONG-TERM stay in Tirana: //
  
  If you are considering a longer stay in Albania, there are more opportunities to get involved and experience the cultural richness of my homeland. I also offer the possibility to stay at my guesthouse in Tirana, just a few minutes from the city center.
  
  There are several options (ask me if you are interested in other possibilities), the main project is:
  
  SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT in the countryside
  
  The main tasks include tending and watering the many vegetables and young trees, landscaping and gardening, cooking and sharing meals, and staying on track for long-term sustainability. Keeping the shared spaced clean and orderly, and other general maintenance tasks.
  
  If you have experience with Cob houses, tree houses, or creating in-ground pools (local materials), then this project might be perfect for you! Of course, we have a wide range of projects that require many types of knowledge so there is something for everyone.
  
  This is a great opportunity to sustainably work the land and enjoy the peaceful beauty of the Albanian countryside.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Jardinage

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Culture

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Dev. personnel

  

  Vie en van

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Jardinage

  

  Langues

  

  Livres

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Histoire

  

  Musique

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Camping

  

  Plage
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Volunteers can benefit from a cultural exchange by broadening their understanding of different cultures and customs. They can learn about different approaches to sustainable living, and can also learn various skills including martial arts, and a variety of technical skills, since I am eager to share personal skills and knowledge.
  
  With this experience, volunteers can gain a greater appreciation for different cultures and lifestyles, as well as the skills to apply them in their own lives. They can also gain valuable insight into the unique challenges and opportunities that come with living sustainably and adapting those practices to their own circumstances.

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  Aide

  SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT
  
  My land has a number of projects underway that require a variety of skills from our community members in order to be successful. We are in need of people with experience in problem solving, farming, and practical skills who can bring their knowledge to our projects.
  
  The projects on range from utilizing natural methods to organic farming. Those who are experienced in with hands-on skills will help us to provide a safe and comfortable environment for all to enjoy.
  
  Those with gardening and farming skills will help us to achieve our goal of creating a sustainable garden system that can supply fresh, healthy produce. This will also be used to teach people how to grow their own fruits, veggies, and herbs at home.
  
  Your skills and experience can make a huge difference in our community. We encourage anyone who is passionate about making a sustainable difference to get involved in our projects.
  
  We also have a variety of other opportunities, some with money earning potential. So please ask if you are interested!

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Albanian: Courant
  Allemand: Débutant
  Hebrew: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  At the SUSTAINABLE LIVING PROJECT:
  
  Volunteers will share the existing cottage that we renovated and our Caravan.
  - Bedding (pillow, duvet, covers, sheet, and blankets) are included. New clean bedding every second week.
  
  And whoever wishes can sleep outside in a tent on our beautiful forest-like property, have the chance to get close to nature and experience it uniquely, and appreciate the beauty of it, with its smells and fresh air.
  - Tents, bedding, sleeping bag and every necessity for the accommodation are provided by us.
  
  Facilities:
  - Indoor WC
  - Indoor Shower with hot water
  - Outdoor solar heated shower
  - Washing machine
  - Running water
  
  - Electricity: 220V, 12V. USB and 220V charge outlets
  - WIFI, unlimited data
  
  - Outdoor hammocks
  - Outdoor dining area with tables, chairs, and shade.
  - Outdoor fireplace
  (for cooking on a fire, barbecue, Dutch oven, and Albanian traditional Saç or just enjoying each other's company)
  
  - Fully equipped kitchen with Woodstove, Wood oven, Electric stove, Gas stove, Air fryer, Multicooker, Blender, Fridge, and freezer.
  
  FOOD:
  Food is personal because everyone's tastes and preferences are unique. We all have our likes and dislikes, it provides us with the opportunity to be creative and tailor our meals to everyone's tastes and preferences.
  
  We have no restrictions when it comes to food, as we wish all our volunteers to feel satisfied and at home.
  
  - We decide on the menu together, we shop for the ingredients, pick the food from the garden and share our self-made all-natural products like pickles and jams, honey from our bees, and other delicious products we can buy from the local farmers and dairy farmers.
  - We cook together and take turns being the Chef (and help each other around the kitchen with cooking assistance and cleaning)
  - If there are only 1-2 volunteers at the property, we provide all the necessary food and ingredients for them to cook independently.
  - Food scraps are composted in several different ways

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  Autres infos...

  I love to go on adventures! Whether it's a hike in the woods, a drive on the quad, or a motorbike ride along the coast or off-road, there's nothing like exploring the great outdoors.
  I have explored a lot since I bought the land and found many hidden gems in the surroundings, there are a lot of beautiful places for hiking and exploring just near the property, high peaks from which you can see all the mountains and hills and villages, ancient ruins, lakes and an amazing river with natural swimming pools just a few minutes from our home.
  
  I am an experienced guide who has done many off-road tours and I will be happy to take volunteers on some adventure trips they won't forget.
  
  During the hot summer days, I always go for a quick swim at the natural pools just to cool down, and everyone is free to join!
  We also offer rides with our four-wheel quad and motorbike.
  
  The bus stop is not far from the property, and whoever feels like going to visit Tirana can catch the bus, there is also a stop at TEG shopping center (where you can find bars, restaurants, shops, fast food, cinema).
  If I am available then I can offer a car ride instead.
  
  I have over 15 years of experience as a martial art trainer and a black belt in jiu-jitsu, so there will be private lessons for everyone who is interested in learning not only jiu-jitsu but also self-defense and Balintawak (self-defense with sticks and knives). I can also teach you how to play music: guitar, ukulele and mandolin.
  
  Of course, I am happy to share stories, history of the Illyrian peninsula, and my native language of Shqip (Albanian).

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