Carpenter and/or Bricklayer

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 12 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 10 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Name: Finca Ganadito will offer you a volunteering certificate.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

Experienced carpenter to help do up a little cottage which will eventually be used for volunteers accommodation. WE really need some has been working as a carpenter for this job.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Between 24 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

12 Get in touch with nature
10 Meeting international travelers
8 Meeting locals
6 Learning about sustainability
6 Developing environmental awareness
5 Practicing English

Vanessa

Germany

Simonetta and Gary are the loveliest host ever! I really enjoyed my stay and can only recommend them. They are super friendly and always helpful with great local recommendations. The place is super peaceful and surrounded by a breathtaking view of the mountains. The chickens are a lot of fun and super sneaky :D saying goodbye to the dogs and the cats almost broke my heart! They are just as funny and lovely as the hosts! I would gladly go back there!

23 days ago

Celeste

United States

Staying with Simonetta and Gary was a lovely experience for us. They have a stunning property and made us feel very welcome throughout our two-week stay. We helped by gardening, turning over the houses after guests left, and clearing a vegetable garden of weeds. They provided food for breakfast and lunch, and we had a home-cooked meal every night we were there! The food was great, and Simonetta and Gary were lovely. The area was stunning, but I recommend having a car. I recommend staying with them if you get the chance!

about 2 months ago

Hannah

United States

Felt like being welcomed by a family. From the dogs greeting you to the chickens you feed every morning. As well as of course the hosts themselves Gary and simonetta I am forever grateful

about 2 months ago

Isabella

United States

We had such a wonderful time staying with Simonetta, Gary, and all the dogs and chickens on the farm:) The work was so reasonable and varied, we had a cozy room with a great view of the sunrise, and yummy meals everyday. This was the perfect spot to slow down and reset while we were traveling around New Zealand and we would 100% recommend the experience to anyone.

3 months ago

Martine

Norway

I had a very good expirience at the lodge. I got to da lot of different tasks; taking care of the chickens every morning and afternoon, looking out for the dogs, doing carpentry and helping out with kleaning out the houses after guests had left. Simonetta and Gary made me feel very welcome. Simonetta made a lot of good food, and we ate together most afternoons. I stayed there for four weeks without a car, so I had a lot of time to relax and disconect. It is a beautiful property, and I was lucky to be able to go on a few outings. I will definetly go back next time i go to New Zealand.

3 months ago

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