Improve your English language skills in Greater Manchester

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Practice English: 10 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 5 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

25h

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.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional Fee: This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.

Additional fee required

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Amount

€ 30

Per week

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Materials for volunteer activities

Donation to project

Description

Learning materials, food and drinks, and deposit for household key.

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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.

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Stay up to: 6 weeks

The Experience

Hello travelers! Do you like doing things with your hands, and don’t mind a bit of dust or mess? Last Minute Opportunity. Semi retired English language teacher requires assistance with renovating a house, as an extra pair of hands is often required. Intermediate knowledge of English as well as willing to learn some practical skills. Practical activities are by agreement after an initial training period (refusals are acceptable).

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 19 and 50 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

10 Practicing English
5 Immersing in the local culture
4 Get in touch with nature
2 Meeting locals
1 Learning about sustainability
1 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 4. Quality education
3 3. Good health and well-being

Juanita

Colombia

I loved the cozy bedroom! Jackie is a kind person and an innovative cook. She is always trying out new recipes and sometimes asks for help in the kitchen. The main meal is in the evening, and the additional fee is a reasonable estimate for your personal expenses. She lent me an English grammar book. She enjoys talking (a lot) and watching TV shows, which is a great way to practice and improve your LISTENING. Jackie sometimes asks if you'd like to change activities. Sometimes I was alone in the house, and other times she worked with me. There are many things to do around the house!

2 months ago

leconte

France

I had an amazing stay! Jacky is a very kind and welcoming person, always smiling and caring. Besides being a great cook, she took the time to give me English lessons, which helped me a lot. Our conversations were enriching, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. I highly recommend her! Thanks again for everything

4 months ago

Jacqueline replied

Best wishes for the future.

Yareni

Mexico

I was 15 days working with Jaqueline. She lives in Bolton that it's close to Manchester, almost 1 hour and half by bus for 4£. I get my own room and we share the bathroom and toilet. I really appreciate the opportunity that she gave me, we change the carpet for laminate floor. She is respectful, kind, always ask you if you need to rest or if you are agree to do it. She is good cook and very creative with the meals, it was really nice the meals. She help me to improve my listening and borrow me some grammar books. Great time, thank you for everything Jaqueline

9 months ago

Jacqueline replied

Yareni I am glad you enjoyed your stat with me, and I appreciated your suggestions about laying laminate flooring. I wish you luck with future ventures.

Sara

Italy

I spent 2 weeks in Bolton, at Jacqueline's house. She's a great person, and her home absolutely cute. You can easily reach the city centre, parks, gyms, markets and the bigger city of Manchester too. I had my own room, which was beautiful, and I appreciated the time spent both in the house and outside. Jacqueline needs some help with housework, but nothing is difficult, and she's always there to help you. She is an interesting person, also because she travelled a lot and she really wants you to enjoy your time. She's a fantastic cooker, and she helped me with my English. Thank you Jacqueline!

10 months ago

Jacqueline replied

I am pleased you enjoyed your stay, and learnt a few DIY skills whilst improving your English.

Ederson Siler

Peru

I arrived with a very low level of English and I feel that I have improved. Jackeline is a great cook, I liked everything she prepared, the work is easy and the place Bolton is very quiet. If you are looking for peace and quiet and to learn more about the local culture while practising English, I highly recommend this volunteer placement.

over 1 year ago

Jacqueline replied

Ederson enjoyed his volunteering experience, helping me strip the wallpaper upstairs, sanded down the woodwork, and I taught him how to apply ceiling paper. Ederson was diligent in studying English grammar and vocabulary in order to improve his level of English.
I wish him best wishes for future ventures.

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