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Our community started just before Covid and recently became one of only two full members of GenEurope in Finland ( GEN=Global Ecovillage Network). We are not only the largest intentional community in Finland (by size and people) but also one of the largest by square meters in Europe. We are a very international community and growing.
The community owns a large old sanatorium (15.000 m2), and some smaller houses, which we use to run a not for profit art and welness center as well as an art residency program. Wellness, handycraft, creativity, open mindedness and continuous learning are central values, and we are building one of europes largest maker-spaces to continue to fulfill our vision.
The center is in Raasepori, south west Finland, half way between Helsinki and Turku, in the midst of beautiful forests and close to a lake. While we as a couple started it with our ten friends, it has already grown to over twenty residents and with the international artists (and nomads and volunteers) there are between 30-50 people living here.Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Aide avec des éco-projets
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Centres d’intérêt
Yoga / bien-êtreSports d'équipeNatureDanseSports d’hiverSports nautiquesActivités en plein airRandonnéeCyclismeMusiqueHistoireBricolage / artisanatLivresArt et designJardinageCuisine et alimentationMenuiserieFermeFilms et téléDev. personnelVie en vanCultureDev. durableVégétarien ou véganÉvénements/vie socialePolitique/justice socialeTechnologieVidéographieObjectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
You can learn about community living at scale and see what intentional communities have to offer as an alternative to mainstream living. Also you can get to know many different people, from different countries different backgrounds.
Finally you can learn a lot of practical skills as we have a lot of them and like to share.Aide
This is a really big space that we are well on the way to transforming into a beautiful community art & well-being space. There is help needed in
- improving the spaces, like painting, fixing, decoration
- gardening (when it's not frozen :-)
- home automation to improve our current systems
- organising the spaces/stuff
- cleaning and general help around the house
We like to find tasks people enjoy and have lots to choose from (in our weekly meetings) We also appreciate self-motivated people and in general expect everyone to work conscientiously.Langues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Finnish: Courant
Italien: IntermédiaireHébergement
We have about 8 rooms for staying (see pictures), with shared bathroom and kitchen and common area. The rooms are shared with 2 (same gender) per room. Linen will be provided, washing machine available.
We provide basic food ingredients and volunteers often cook together. Also food from events/course is shared.
All food we buy/provide is vegetarian and we have a policy of no meat/fish in the house. Obviously we are health concious people, so no drugs and alcohol in moderation.
The closest supermarket is 6km away and there are shared cars and rides and busses available.
Also bikes are available and often people go together on day trips.
Also we have common sauna once a week, and there is a small gym, music room and home cinema in the house.
A word about the colder season. It can start getting below 10 in October with frost (and snow) being quite a certainty from December to beginning of April. this means during that time you will have to deal with cold, and we will help you do so.
In the north we say there is no bad weather only bad clothing, and we have whole wardrobes from where you can borrow suitable clothes. Since we renovate unused spaces in the house, the working area can be not heated too, ie 10 degrees.
The most important thing is to dress well and stay moving.
Off course living quarters are heated and each room has an extra heater, but if you ever get cold, this may not be enough, then a warm shower may be needed :-)
Still, the winter is very very beautiful, winter-wonderland, and with above advice it can be a most exceptional experience.Autres infos...
The place is surrounded by a beautiful forest for walks in nature. Also a lake nearby for swimming during the summer. There is a sauna , a movie room, a small gym, and the possibility to join other activities like yoga classes, our makers space with tools for woodwork, metalwork and sowing. There is public transportation available from close by to get to know the surrounding towns and cities.
If you made it this far and you want to apply, here are a few things common to successful applications:
- Let us know why you want to join us.
- Tell us what you are good at and how you can help here (referring to our tasks)
- Additionally to your ideal time, also mention any flexibility and general travel plans,
Please mention the word Dumbledore so we know you have read the whole profile.
We have a video call ( we use Signal app ) with everyone to clarify everything beforehand.
Hope to see you soon!Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
We do have quite good internet and also a nice co-working office. We only accept part-time working nomads in the volunteer program , but do have a separate offer for full-time working nomads.
Espace pour garer des vans
We have space for camper vans. And with workshops interesting opportunities for working on them.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Plus de 2
Mes animaux
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He is an intelligent and energetic young man, eager to learn, always helpful while getting along with everyone.
Remi really did all kinds of tasks here, from cleaning to kitchen to diy, where he especially enjoyed learning new practical skills… read more
While Ying maybe a little more outspoken about the tasks she likes she also very energetically attacks those tasks. And for us it is always a benefit when people bring clarity. I had great fun painting with her for… read more
Maybe he was a little shy in the beginning, he is a gentle soul, always getting on with people, making the group better.
I want to thank all the people living there for such a good experience and a wonderful change of pace in life.
I worked on many different things, such as cleaning, wood working, a bit… read more
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He is an intelligent and energetic young man, eager to learn, always helpful while getting along with everyone.
Remi really did all kinds of tasks here, from cleaning to kitchen to diy, where he especially enjoyed learning new practical skills… read more
While Ying maybe a little more outspoken about the tasks she likes she also very energetically attacks those tasks. And for us it is always a benefit when people bring clarity. I had great fun painting with her for… read more
Maybe he was a little shy in the beginning, he is a gentle soul, always getting on with people, making the group better.
I want to thank all the people living there for such a good experience and a wonderful change of pace in life.
I worked on many different things, such as cleaning, wood working, a bit… read more
Socially Emma is a content,… read more
Valentine has performed many task from cleaning and carrying to painting and decorating and much more. She is very helpful and is always looking out for the next thing that needs doing (never idling) and aims… read more
It's an amazing place were work is balanced with free time,… read more
She is a very kind and gentle soul, not loud, on the verge of shy, but friendly and positive. She got on… read more
For us the outstanding thing about Celia was how she took care of the whole group, organising things with them, be it meals, swimming, movie or game nights, it was just great.
Work wise Celia is an all-rounder and helped with many… read more
They respected the working hours and made sure not to exceed them. I felt that they cared about this.
I did cooking and cleaning tasks, and none of them were difficult. She taught me about the history of the facility, which was very… read more
Xenia is a live one, a real energy bundle. Joyful, intelligent, energetic and a good communicator. Really, what more can any host ask for.
She did her work well with that german/swiss precision and attention to detail. She asks when in doubt, makes sensible good… read more
Words can not describe what I have experienced in the 3 weeks that I could spend with you. Time went so fast but I also made soo many wonderful memories that it felt way longer.
The place and the project are amazing, but what made this experience truly special for me are all the people - the volunteers, the artist and the… read more
Thank you so much ☺️
As a professional in the field she works diligently and independently (how great is that). She had many good ideas that she implemented, she communicates well… read more
I general and first contact Phil and Martin are a nice couple. Modern travellers/nomads out to experience the… read more
Loys has practical skills and works well with others. She is eager to learn and communicates well, both at work and after.
Socially she is sensitive and well spoken, get's along with people,… read more
I really enjoyed my… read more
Thanks to all of you!
Because I could stay a long time I experienced various activities and work, I learned so much in many topics. All the people living here are wonderful and nice, I'm so grateful for the time I spent with them.
The project is BIG and so interesting, I'm just sad because I wish I could help more and… read more
Even his name is very finnish, he always claimed to be German, and in many ways was too: very reliable precise in work.
Maybe a little shy in the beginning but genuine and warm in character he gets along well with everyone.
We had some IT… read more
The place is located in a… read more
I was taking care of plants, cleaning, painting the walls, futnitures, writing the article on website and many… read more
A group of us guys started with outdoor work when the weather was still nice. We were jackhammering, sledgehammering,… read more
Raisa and Torsten are both amazing, such an open mind and forever young people with a great sense of humor
everything is very well organized and you have the possibility to learn a lot and at the same time enjoy your stay
we are both very gratefull for the experience we had and the amazing people we… read more
She help us efficiently and enthusiastically in many task, mainly around kitchen.
While she was only passing through and did not stay long, we can heartily recommend her.
Shraga did not stay long with us but really helped us with his metal skills, which are off course outstanding since he is a teacher.
I am sure he excels at many other tasks too… read more
Don't hesitate if you want to join this special place, you won't regret your decision.
A great… read more
The place is wonderful, with a forest and a lake nearby, the people (hosts and workawayers) are so nice and welcoming, that you… read more
The place is situated in a very quiet environment and surrounded by nature, it was pretty amazing just to walk out of the door or look at the sky at night. What's been done with the building itself so far it's incredible: the place, an ex sanatorium, has been completely restored to… read more
torsten and raisa were amazing and helped with everything I needed.
She was great with the others, always positive and social.
As a young professional she was able to help us with out web site, using a cms (wix).
She had many ideas and was enthusiastic to implement them.
All the best for her extended travels.
This place is perfect to go if you want to be somewhere far from the big city, a quite place, surrounded by trees and nature. Event if its just 1 hour away from Helsinki and 15… read more
They communicated well, and did their tasks without flaw.
We have a great many tasks here and since they are skilful in many areas, were able to help a lot.
Travelling as a couple they are keep a lot to themselves and do not disturb others.
We wish them well on their… read more
We spent just 2 weeks because our time in the schengen area was ending, but we really enjoyed it. Torsten and the crew recieved us as family member, they are relly nice and they can teach you how to do the job. if its sauna day please don't miss it! There are a couple of… read more
The work we had to do varied from unloading vans, moving heavy things around, painting walls, oling furniture, cleaning,… read more
The House is super big and invites to be explored. From the little more creepy basement to the amazing view from the roof, there is something for everyone.
The Work is very diverse. I did some carpenter work, electrical… read more
i spent 2 months in that place, i left my home for the first time and i went to another big cozy white home where u can take any random pictures from ur window and congratulations u got a piece of art.
the girls in the comments described the… read more
If you happen to meet them one day, they'll be happy to tell… read more
He worked well and precise on the tasks given and actively looked to help out.
We possibly did not have the amount of social activities he was looking for, but he made the best of his time.
His communication with us and others was usually to the point, which could possibly be… read more
for volunteers: before applying for a volunteering position there, be sure of the following:
> You have basics of manual work ( many tasks require that you use your hands )
> The place is… read more