Help with refurbishing a camper van and DIY projects in a very peaceful location in Mijas, Spain

  • Last activity : 26 Oct 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a husband and wife team with a few animal friends. Eva the cat and Thor the dog. We are both very creative people who enjoy making music, art and love nature.

    Edgar was diagnosed with Testicular Cancer, and adding to our distress, he has a lump in his abdominal area that remains unidentified.

    We’ve been waiting for months for answers, but progress has been agonizingly slow. Watching someone you love suffer so deeply is a torment beyond words.

    Many nights, we find ourselves sleepless. The pain he endures is immense, and my worry for him grows each day. Even the smallest of movements like walking or standing up straight is a struggle.

    We are looking for helpers with a self-contained camper van and independent people who can help us with strimming the garden (we have a machine), garden work, house repairs and someone to help us complete the camper van project.

    The land is in a very peaceful location close to the beautiful, whitewashed village of Mijas which is only 6 minutes by bus and the beach is 7 minutes by bus. We are lucky to have a bus stop just at the top of our road, so travelling on public transport to different destinations is a breeze. If you have a car, it is only 5 minutes away from the beach and main town. 40 minutes by foot. The main city, Malaga, is 39 minutes by car and 1 hour by train.

    We are very lucky to have the best of both worlds as we live in an urban location, however we enjoy a very natural and green landscape.

    We speak English, Spanish, Dutch, German, broken French.

    Furthermore, we are looking for experienced, motivated independent people.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    We can inform you about alternative building techniques.

    We are both very creative people who enjoy making music and art.

    We can teach you some Kung Fu.

  • Help

    Help

    The land is very large, and we would like help with things which include:

    -garden work including strimming (we have a machine)
    - painting the house
    - revamping the van so that people can stay comfortably in it
    - building an outside toilet/bathroom and shower area in a creative and free way
    - carpentry
    - creative projects
    - farming

    Part of the land is covered in a mini forest. It is a magical spot with lots of shade and different areas amongst the trees. There is a central part which has a wooden floor for yoga, relaxing and dancing etc. We would love to revive it all and bring life back into the place.

    - We would need your help for 3 hours a day.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    Dutch: Fluent
    French: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are interested in practicing languages.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    - We offer a large tent with bedding, rustic toilet, shower and kitchen area.

    - We offer a lot of charming and safe areas to park your camper van/mobile home on our private plot.

    - You can use as much water as possible.

    - You will have electricity to charge your personal devices.

    - We are looking for helpers with a self-contained camper van.

    - If you like being in nature and are a hands-on skilled person, independent and who is comfortable in his or her own company, please come and join us.

    - Age: 25 years plus

    - We do not offer food, but will have reduced working hours compared to the hosts that offer food.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The big plus is that you get a chance to easily visit the cities.
    We are 20 minutes car ride from the airport. Train and bus are also very easy.

    Looking forward to hearing from you!

    Duration of stay:
    1 - 4 weeks

  • 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

    - We offer a lot of charming and safe areas to park your camper van/mobile home on our private plot.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    As we are starting out to this new experience, we would like to offer a maximum of 15 hours of help (3 hours, 5 days).

Host ref number: 931791333751

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