Work exchange in United Kingdom: Stay in a rural Scottish Church &...

What you offer

25h

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

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.

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

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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: 3 weeks

The Experience

We would like our guest/volunteer to help us with garden work of different kind; it will include digging and weeding, greenhouse cleaning/watering, working with trees and large shrubs, clearing overgrown garden areas, lawnmowing, some handyman jobs as required and chopping/sawing of firewood.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Get in touch with nature
5 Meeting locals
5 Immersing in the local culture
3 Developing environmental awareness
3 Meeting international travelers
2 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 3. Good health and well-being
1 10. Reduced inequalities
1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Simona

Czech Republic

I had a really good time in Urquhart! Andreas and Kris were always welcoming and very friendly. The place is quiet and after work you have time to wander around, by walking or bike. I was happy to join Andreas and Kris for Sunday the home, the Highland games or trip to the Abbey. Thank you and I hope you will have the same good experience as me:)

19 days ago

Pau

Spain

This was my first volunteering experience and I enjoyed it. It was a beautiful experience. The place is gorgeous and the accommodation provided is excellent. What stood out the most for me were the meals after work (great food and conversations) and the peaceful atmosphere. I totally recommend it—if you're looking to disconnect, this is the perfect place. Thank you for everything, Kris and Andreas!

about 2 months ago

Tyler

Germany

I'm very glad to have picked this volunteering place as my first experience. Andreas and Kris did a great job at including me in their lifes (if I wanted to), and were always clear about my current objectives at my job. The given room was also a joy with a special shout out to the shower. I'll miss that shower. Anyways if you are interested in the areas lore and like good food, then I can only recommend applying for the home :)

4 months ago

Juan

Colombia

It was my first experience volunteering and it was totally worthy. Kris and Andreas are amazing hosts and their home is simply gorgeous. They are always welcoming, open to help and willing to show you the best face of Scotland. Andreas is an amazing storyteller and Kris is the best chef ever. Also the acomodation is great and you have time and space for yourself, networking or explore the surroundings. Thank you for making it so memorable! Totally recomended.

about 1 year ago

Andreas replied

Scotland is the country of Storytelling and we love to share these stories with our volunteers as well as having great outings in our area and meeting locals.

David

Germany

I had an amazing time at the home! Andreas and Kris have been extremely welcoming and caring, as have been the locals. I feel like I've learned a lot about the Scottish culture, about gardening and I feel like I've learned a lot about myself as well. Their home with their amazing garden always had a space to retreat to and to enjoy. I felt really close to nature, as we always worked outside. To summarise: I fell in love with the countryside of northern Scotland and I'll definitely return one day :) 100% recommended!!

about 1 year ago

Andreas replied

Its important for us to give volunteers space to enjoy, to reflect and to experience Scotland and its people.
Great if it even leads to learn more about yourself!
We are always on hand to assist in achieving the very best experience possible.

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