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A Gothic Journey. Volunteer in a Historic Countryside Home

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Das Erlebnis

Embark on an exciting adventure with us at our stunning 7,500-square-foot Neo-Gothic Victorian house, built in the 1890s. Set just a stone’s throw from the world-renowned Town of Books, Hay-on-Wye, and moments from Offa’s Dyke, the historic path dividing Wales and England, this is a unique chance to immerse yourself in history and nature. Tasks include plenty of gardening, some household chores, and indoor eBay & Vinted uploads on rainy days.

Was Sie anbieten

25 Stunden Hilfe pro Woche

Landwirtschaft: Pflanze Feldfrüchte, säe Samen und hilf bei Außenarbeiten.

Bauen & Reparieren: Hilf bei verschiedenen Reparatur- oder Bauarbeiten.

Gartenarbeit: Hilf beim Pflanzenanbau und der Gartenpflege

Was Sie bekommen

2 freie Tage pro Woche

Gemeinschaftszimmer: Du bekommst ein Bett in einem Gemeinschaftszimmer, was bedeutet, dass du dir den Raum mit anderen Reisenden teilst.

Frühstück: Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Frühstück an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.

Abendessen: Du hast Anspruch auf ein kostenloses Abendessen an jedem Tag deines Aufenthalts.

Kostenlose Wäsche: Du kannst unseren Waschraum frei nutzen.

Nutze unsere ausgestattete Küche: Nutze gerne unsere Küche und bereite dein eigenes leckeres Essen zu.

Grundlegender Internetzugang: Internet mit Grundgeschwindigkeit, damit du remote arbeiten kannst

Anforderungen

Fließend Englisch

Zwischen 18 und 70 Jahre alt

Empfängt Einzelreisende, Paare und Partner von Freiwilligen

Was nicht inbegriffen ist

Flüge, Reiseversicherung, interne Transportmittel und Visum

Programmdetails

Join us for a unique volunteering experience where you'll help breathe new life into a historic property. Assist in transforming the house as we slowly renovate it. Get your hands dirty in the garden, restoring an enchanting Victorian fish pond and fountain. You’ll also be able to help shape and plan future garden areas, contributing to its design. If you're here during apple season, you can help us craft homemade cider and perhaps even some delicious chutney from our orchard’s apples.

Aktivitäten & Schichten

As a volunteer, you’ll be helping us with a variety of tasks to prepare our house and garden for its future. Your activities will include:
Cleaning and Tidying: Assist in cleaning and organising the house, making it a welcoming space for everyone this includes washing up. Compartmentalising and Organizing: Sort and label items from storage units. Some items to list on eBay. Gardening: Engage in gardening tasks like cutting back bushes, edging pathways, pruning trees, chopping & stacking wood. Bed Making and General House Tasks: Making beds & general chores to maintain this large house. Walk a small dog.


Regeln

We’re looking for dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who are ready to dive into a variety of tasks with a positive and light-hearted attitude. Here’s what we value in our volunteers: Enthusiasm and Commitment: We want volunteers who are excited about the chores and tasks and eager to contribute. Whether it's in the garden, or organizing items, a can-do attitude makes all the difference.
Pride in Every Task: Take pride in every task, big or small. Attention to detail and a sense of accomplishment in your efforts are important to us. Team Spirit: Being a team player is essential. We work together, support each other, and ensure that everyone is working towards common goals. Openness to Learning: We encourage volunteers who are eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges. We’re here to teach and share our knowledge, and we hope you’re excited to grow with us. Respect and Communication: Strong, Healthy & fit body types suit all the tasks best.