Permaculture projects and building in Catalonia, Spain

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  Description

  Hi, we are the Hodges family. We are a mixed culture family who are of Jamaican and English origin, and now reside 5-10 minutes outside Tortosa. We live on 5 acres of farm land which is off grid.
  
  We have invested in a solar panel system of which we get our energy supply. We now have our own source of water.
  
  we are in the process of installing a functioning irrigation system for our plants, so if you have any knowledge of setting up a good system we would love to have you join us.
  
  Other building projects we need help with are completing our outdoor bathroom and kitchen and setting up animal fencing, we would also eventually like to build a small wildlife pond and rock beds.
  
  The land is established with olive, almond, and carob trees. we have chickens ,5 geese, 1goat, 1 pony, 6 cats and a two dogs.
  
  Our daily routine involves feeding the animals, watering the plants, helping with the house chores or with other tasks and current projects. .
  
  We speak english and are currently learning Spanish and Catalan. our youngest son is 21 years and is in need of improving his Catalan , therefore any help would be appreciated.
  
  We do like an early start to the day and do not work on Saturdays. We would prefer to have someone independent of us, there is enough space for you to have your own vehicle/tent but we also have a caravan that sleeps two..
  
  We are not prejudice whether you are vaccinated or not, all are welcome!
  
  Basic food is provided such as milk, sugar, flour, pasta, rice and bread should you require special dietary requirements such as gluten free food you will need to get those yourself.
  We are growing our own fruits and vegetables and we are learning about permaculture so that we can eventually rely on it as a way of life.
  We have a vegetable garden if you need any produce just ask. your being able to get on with and complete tasks independently is necessary as we are not around sometimes. We can negotiate hours to suit.
  
  Tortosa is a beautiful town. The Delta Ebre runs through the town and is known for its large cat fish and is popular for fishing hobbies. There are also festivals such as the Tortosa renaissance in July. The region is also known for its rice paddies. Mount Caro is in full view to the rear of our property and views from the top of the mountain are exceptional.
  
  We have bicycles and it takes 20mins if you want to ride to town, 45mins walk, otherwise we use a jeep for transport. The beaches are 30 minutes away and a public swimming pool including a bar is 10 minutes away, we now have a swimming pool.
  
  We look forward to all our volunteers and hope that they enjoy their stay with us.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I am from Jamaica, my husband from England. we lived in Canada for a year then we moved to the the UK. We love tasty cooking. We are loving, patient, chatty and caring and would love to share what we have.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  helping with other projects. these projects includes, plaster finish on the house. staining the windows and doors, tiling the floors, having construction experience will be a plus.
  
  I mostly need help with maintaining and expanding the vegetable garden, we need to learn how to grow our vegetables consecutively.
  
  We are also preparing for picking the carobs and olives, pruning and clearing around the trees, prune dead branches;

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Catalan: Intermediate
  Spanish: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Hi, we speak English but a need to learn the native Catalan and Spanish language, I speak some Spanish and our 19 year old Cameron speaks some Catalan.
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  Accommodation

  For the moment accommodation is in a caravan that sleeps 2 people or a family possible of 4. with a summer outdoor shower and dry toilet. We do not eat meat, however we can cater for those that do.

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  What else ...

  We live in Roquetes, with Tortosa about ten minutes away. There is the river Ebre, Delta Ebre boat rides. The town is known for its cat fish or fishing hobbies.
  If you look online, there are beautiful sights and we have bicycles if you want to ride to town, Otherwise we have a jeep! We tend to go to the beach for relaxation or there are festivals such as the Tortosa renaissance from 20-23 of July. Usually, we like an early start and we have siestas.
  
  We do not work on Saturdays as we take this time for family time.
  
  We do not smoke but you are able to use designated spots.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  we have enough space to accomodate more than 2 people

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week (max 25 hours/week)

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