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Improve your English language skills in Greater Manchester

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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).

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Additional fee required

Amount: € 30 Per week

Fee pays for: Materials for volunteer activities and Donation to project

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

Program Details

Introduction to practical skills with learning materials supplied, together with various language activities. The practical tasks are fairly straight forward with an introduction to tools are needed to complete the activity. If you enjoy cooking, an opportunity to learn some cookery skills as well.

Activities & Shift

Practical activities are by agreement, no set shifts.
Please do not apply more than 12 weeks in advance, as I am not in a position to make any offers. It depends on how fast tasks are being completed which are often carried out sequentially.

Rules

I only accept Non Smokers (Health & Safety).
Uninvited guests are also not welcome.
I require 5 days notice of the date of departure, so that I can find a replacement volunteer.