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Help at rural eco campsite/ guesthouse with rescue dogs and cats.

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The experience

Usually we walk with up to 6 rescue dogs first thing in the morning followed by a wide variety of tasks around the place depending on what needs doing and the time of year. Spring involves garden tasks, in autumn we make wine and preserve fruits and vegetables. We make craft beer several time through the year. There are cleaning and other jobs like recycling and renovation projects connected with the campsite and guest house.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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.

Discounts on Drinks: Get discounts for drinks and beverages from our bar.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Beginner Bulgarian

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteers need to be comfortable around dogs and cats and enjoy walking in nature.
When we are busy during the season we are also looking for responsible, friendly volunteers to help with the day to day running of the campsite and guest rooms. This will involve welcoming people and checking them in and answering any queries they may have. You will need to speak some English and also another language would be useful (but not essential).
We are happy to help develop your English language skills if you are not a native speaker.
You will usually be working alongside one of the hosts but other times you will need to work independently using your inititive.

Activities & Shift

The day usually starts around 9am with a dog walk in the local countryside. Then we work on various tasks usually till about 2 pm followed by a shared lunch.
The afternoon is then free.
Other days you may do a split shift working a couple of hours in the morning and again early evening.
Occasionaly we just need someone to be around in case anyone shows up and this can be anytime between around midday and (occasionally) midnight!
We eat an evening meal together, cooked either by us or the volunteers.
Household tasks including washing up and cleaning communal areas that are shared by everyone.