Do you want to understand the world? Let your heart speak.
Have the time of your life!
If you want to create and maintain something beautiful, you need a lot of idealism and every helping hand you can get. So we were all the happier when, in February 2016, the first volunteer came to us via the Workaway platform and actively supported us with the construction work. Word must have spread that volunteering on our farm is an experience, because since then the number of people wanting to help out at Michaelshof has grown steadily. There are now so many that our community grows to more than 300 people in the summer. And just as these young, committed people enjoy their time with us, we are delighted with the international atmosphere that is developing in our small village: a reflection of the diversity of this world and its inhabitants and an enrichment for us!
Discover yourselves!
Want to do something meaningful, broaden your horizons and meet interesting people from all over the world? You can have it all. As one of our volunteers, you will spend the whole day among like-minded people, in our fields, in the gardens or sometimes in the kitchen, on one of our construction sites or in the nursery. We invite you to try your hand at something new and develop your own skills. Many people have discovered completely new sides to themselves and given their lives a new direction.
We will reward you for your help with a bed in accommodation built by volunteers themselves, the Blue House, the best organic food, a personal contact person who is always there to listen to you, and the opportunity to participate in seminars and events free of charge. The best thing you can take away from here is probably all the wonderful experiences, the warmth and the feeling of genuine community.
Teamwork makes the dream work!
The Blue House
Many nations under one roof
Would you like to stay with us for a while? Great. In xy, your predecessors created a cosy place in the Blue House where volunteers can find a temporary home: to sleep, eat together, talk, laugh and relax. Our shared rooms, showers and bathrooms await you on the first floor – men here, women there, and we are sure to find suitable accommodation for everyone in between and outside.
The ground floor has space for everything that's great fun to do together: international cooking evenings, singing, making music, playing games. Need a little space to yourself? You'll find it in our Little Lounge. Shhh, it's quiet here – perfect for relaxing, watching films, reading and letting your mind wander.
When I used to think of home, I thought of the house I grew up in. Now when I think of home, I see a crowded table with chessboards, food and hot tea in bowls.
Savannah, USA
No drugs, no alcohol – we love people most for who they are. That's why all drugs are a no-go at Sammatz. We ask you to severely limit your alcohol consumption during your time with us, even outside of Sammatz, as it has a very negative impact on work and social life. Other drugs are also a no-go outside of Sammatz.
The place thrives on its beauty. Cleanliness and order are the basis for this. We depend on everyone's help to ensure that the houses and grounds are and remain truly beautiful.
Listening to music is only permitted with headphones – and not at all at work. We do not believe in any form of distraction at work. Concentrate on what you are doing! In all rooms and gardens, listening to loud music always disturbs someone, even during leisure time. Therefore: put on your headphones and otherwise play live music more often – there are a few instruments here...
Working hours vary depending on the volunteering agreement. As there is also a lot to do on Saturdays and Sundays, you can also work at the weekend and take the hours off later. You will mostly work in a team. There are many different areas to work in, the work is fun and you can learn a lot.
Respect for people, animals, plants and the earth is the basis of our coexistence. We therefore ask you to always consider the impact of your behaviour and to adapt it to the culturally diverse environment of our community. What should actually go without saying: any kind of violence is a no-go for us. In other words, aggressive behaviour involving threatened or actual violence will result in the immediate termination of your stay.
You will stay in shared rooms. For longer stays, it is possible to move to a single or twin room, depending on availability. In our spacious guest house – the Blue House – you will find large common rooms and a great kitchen. And there is even more space in the gardens if you need some peace and quiet.
Apply now
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Kontakt
Michaelshof e.V.
– Personalabteilung –
Im Dorfe 11
29490 Sammatz
volunteer@sammatz.de
Tel: 05858-970 30
Ort/Hinkommen
Google Maps: 53.1923613, 10.8982792 Bahnhof: Göhrde (5 km) Bushaltestellen: Ventschau Ortsmitte (4 km)
Flughafen: Hamburg (HAM, 80 km) Vom Bahnhof und den Bushaltestellen holen wir euch gern ab.
Discover the value that only you have – give yourself to the world!
Motto Michaelshof
What can you expect at Michaelshof?
- 7.5 hours of work, 5 days a week
- Beautiful, bright group accommodation
- Organic food around the clock; Monday to Saturday lunch in the canteen
- 50-100 other volunteers from all over the world who will soon become friends
- Learning languages made easy – you can learn English, Spanish, German, French simply by living together with other volunteers (if you are motivated ;)
- Personal mentor for any questions you may have during your stay
- Free participation in Michaelshof events and seminars about nature and the community
- Weekly Tuesday meeting for all volunteers – exchange & more!
- No drugs; no alcohol
- An international community with a lot of passion and motivation to make the world a better place, looking forward to your visit!
