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Cultural exchange in the beautiful English countryside

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The experience

We live in a 400 year old home in a quiet village in the south west of England, with two dogs and a cat. We host couples only to help us maintain our large garden as well as keeping the house clean and tidy. There are some renovation projects, general maintenance and dog walking. We have hosted volunteers for four years and love to learn about new cultures and food from around the world. We can help you improve your English.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 27 and 76 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We offer all meals and accommodation in return for up to 25 hours per week of help around the house and the garden. This could be anything from cutting grass, weeding the garden, general maintenance, dog walking, cleaning... whatever you are capable of and comfortable with.

Activities & Shift

We are flexible with the hours you work and can accommodate digital workers.
This is most often a 9am start, then a break for lunch and an hour or so after, but if you prefer you can start earlier.

Rules

No smoking inside the house as it is thatched!
We expect people to be respectful of our house and our lifestyle and we will do the same for you.
You will be expected to keep your room clean and tidy.