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Cozy homestay in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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The experience

For 20 years I ran a guesthouse where I hosted travelers and volunteers from around the world.
Now I've moved to a small house in a residential neighborhood, where I need some extra hands to fix things to settle. So I'll be happy to provide you a private room + breakfast in exchange.
Also, I can offer you tips to explore the city beyond what tourist brochures suggest.
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What you offer

20 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.

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.

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

Requirements

Beginner Spanish or Intermediate English

Between 25 and 50 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

Be from outside Argentina

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

I bring a private room + breakfast for 4 hours/day help, Mon to Fri at mornings (shifts possible).
About meals, you can cook for yourself, or we can share expenses & I will be glad to cook together.
Stay is 1 to 2 weeks. No long term.
Also I can take you from the airport at the cost of gasoline + tolls, if your arrival time fits with my activities.

Activities & Shift

Tasks are simple: cleaning, painting, some house repairs, or clean/fix something in my car.
I'm a retired engineer and handyman (friends call me McGiver), so you will IMPROVE your skills. But I expect you have the minimum knowledge of how to use a broom or a screwdiver. If not, you will be asked to leave.

Rules

1 - Only NO SMOKERS!
2 - A minimum level of Spanish is required.
3 - Don't contact me if you are messy, hard to wake up, or one hand useless having all day your cell phone... .