House maintenance and gardening in Beautiful Oxford.

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Practice English: 19 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 15 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 2 weeks

The Experience

I am looking for a volunteer to help with cleaning, gardening, some house repairs (assisting me) in my 2 student houses in Oxford. The work is normally 5 mornings per week - Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri. 9.15 - 1.15 In return, I offer Accommodation (part-shared and part-single) and full meals 7 days, and my help with your English -and guidance for travel in UK. Weekends are your free time and London is only1.5 hours by express bus every 20min (:

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Requirements

Beginner English or Beginner English
Between 18 and 29 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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27 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Guest House

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

19 Practicing English
15 Immersing in the local culture
12 Meeting locals
7 Meeting international travelers
7 Get in touch with nature
3 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 3. Good health and well-being
1 4. Quality education
1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Ismael

Brazil

It was a very good experience. Dave became a great friend, and I had the opportunity to improve my English during the stay.

18 days ago

Michael

United States

It was an interesting experience! Dave is really funny and made me laugh constantly! I've grown to love our daily routine! He's also an amazing cook! He lives just minutes away from the center by bus. Or you take a nice thirty minute stroll along the Thames River right into the city! Great experience!

3 months ago

Samuele

Italy

Dave is very kind. He gave me advice on how to visit the city, improve my English, and repair my laptop. Helped me to organize my trip. He wrote to me before and after my stay in Oxford, so he is involved the work tasks were easy, with hours always respected. My English wasn't the best, but we had some great conversations, he had so many stories to tell. I cooked something for him and he cooked a fantastic Lasagna! Don't hesitate to write to me, I'm always available

4 months ago

Zeth

Mexico

Dave is nice and welcoming, he's lived a very interesting life, knows about a lot of topics and has been hosting volunteers for many years, making it easy to chat with him while having a cup of tea. The tasks aren't too complicated and leave enough time to visit Oxford (which has a lot to offer) in the afternoons and nearby cities like London during the weekends. Good experience to learn about the culture and improve your English.

5 months ago

Matheus

Brazil

Dave is a great person—charismatic, active, and a tea lover! Despite my limited English, we had good conversations, and the household tasks were simple. I stayed 13 days, sleeping 3 nights in a private room and 10 in the same room as Dave, with two single beds side by side. Since it was winter break, I only met one Italian student briefly. Dave and I cooked meals together and explored the city, forming a good friendship. A suggestion for improvement would be maintaining a bit more respectful distance, as some cultures may prefer more personal space.

5 months ago

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