Volunteer

Lend your hands

Give some time to the valley in exchange for your stay, and become part of the MV Fam.

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Resident volunteer

  • 5 hours a day, on the weekly schedule
  • 3 meals a day included
  • Shared dorm or tent, no fee
  • 4 weeks minimum
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Passing through

  • 3 hours a day, on the weekly schedule
  • Lunch included
  • Shared dorm or tent, €50 a week
  • 2 weeks minimum
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Expectations

What we ask

Please read these and our ethos before you get in touch.

  1. Show up for your hoursResident volunteers give 5 hours a day, passing-through volunteers 3. Be on time and let us know early if you can't make a shift.
  2. Follow the scheduleWe share a simple weekly rota for work, cooking and cleaning. Check it each morning.
  3. Take your turn cookingEveryone cooks for the group in the veggie kitchen on their rota day.
  4. Communicate kindlySay what you need, ask when unsure, and bring problems to the group early. Direct and kind beats polite and silent.
  5. Respect quiet and consentQuiet hours, personal space and consent apply to people and animals alike.
  6. Keep shared spaces clearNo alcohol, drugs or smoking in shared spaces. Tidy up after yourself, every time.
  7. Care for the animalsFollow the feeding and gate rules exactly. Ask before giving any treats.
  8. Stay the minimum4 weeks for residents, 2 weeks for passing through. The first few days are a gentle trial for both sides.

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