Work exchange in France: Maintenance,Painting,Cleaning

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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

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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.

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.

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

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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

After our hospitality activities, during the winter months when the pace slows down, we are seeking a volunteer to undertake various tasks, including repairs, painting, cleaning, gardening, among others."

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Requirements

Over 20 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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5 Reviews

3.5

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Guest House

4.0

Learning & Fun

4.0

How this experience will transform you

2 Get in touch with nature
1 Immersing in the local culture
1 Creating true social impact

Adriana Milena

Colombia

It was a nice experience because I had a beautiful, clean and comfortable accommodation exclusively for me. I had my own bedroom, own bathroom and own kitchen, it was marvelous; moreover, I always had the food that I wanted. On the other hand, I improved my skills in cleaning because I learned new things about housekeeping. Moreover, I painted a fence for the first time.

about 2 months ago

Agustina

Argentina

My experience with Erika was excellent. She is a very sweet person, and together with her husband Adrian, they gave me exceptional attention. When my next volunteering was canceled, Erika helped me a lot to solve the issue. The work in her hotel is simple; it involves maintaining cleanliness and paying close attention to details, as she aims to provide the best for her guests, and her hotel reflects that care. I had my own private space with a bathroom, room, and kitchen. Highly recommended!

7 months ago

Lourdes

Mexico

During my stay with Erika , I experienced a significant adjustment due to the cold weather, as I come from the warm Mexican Caribbean. Despite expressing my discomfort, no uneasy. While the tasks were simple and the accommodation adequate, I observed certain aspects that conflicted with my personal values. This, more than an unexpected personal matter, led me to leave after a week. I value acting in alignment with my principles and chose to prioritize them above all else. Do not hesitate to contact me if you require more information.

6 months ago

Mara

Mexico

Hours are somewhat respected: it's a lot of work and it's supposed to be done in 4 hours but is not possible sometimes. Those times you need to finish all the work even if it takes more than 4 hours. You get a room for yourself and 3 meals per day. Erika, the host, is nice for the most part but I went through some disturbing experiences that left me feeling really unsettled and uncomfortable, I didn't really feel as safe or welcomed :( Feel free to send me a message if you want to know more about this. Overall it was an ok experience at times, but sometimes also disappointing and scary.

8 months ago

ERIKA replied

Since arriving in France, you've often expressed difficulty adapting and frequently complained about French people. I understand that adjusting to a new culture can be challenging, but it’s important to keep an open mind. Describing the experience as “disturbing” seems a bit harsh; working well is only part of the experience, as positive relationships are also essential. Perhaps approaching cultural differences with more understanding and less judgment could lead to more positive experiences in the future.

Jacqueline

Mexico

Fui en temporada invernal, asi que no habia muchas actividades en los cuartos. Erika fue amable conmigo siempre que estuvimos en el hôtel, me senti en confianza y por lo tanto creo que se hacian horas de más pero agradables. El unico tema es que esta muy retirado donde te alojan y de ahi partir al hôtel, las bicis que ofrece no son las mejores para las colinas que hay que atravesar. Además de que para llegar y salir de ahi no te contemplan para nada, tu llegas por tus propios medios y esto se complica demasiado. Yo soy amante del ciclismo pero para quien no lo sea definitivamente no es bueno

6 months ago

ERIKA replied

Gracias por tu comentario y por destacar los momentos agradables durante tu estancia.
Entendemos que el transporte puede ser un desafío en una zona rural como Amboise, y por eso explicamos durante la entrevista que es fundamental que los voluntarios sean independientes y se organicen con sus desplazamientos con anticipacion . Apreciamos tu feedback .

Saludos,
Erika

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