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Experience life on a Hebridean Island, Apiaries, Beekeeping

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The experience

Homestay in the Hebridies.
Maintainance of homestead, apiaries and beehives, some pet-sitting (2 dogs, 2 cats & hens)
You will stay in a separate cabin at our place, with full access to the main house. All food and living costs are included this is a shared exchange experience where we work together and will support you in your journey wherever we can.
We recently decided just to take single travellers.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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.

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 20 and 70 years old

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

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We welcome volunteers to our home, the exchange is 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 1000 to 1500 in return for bed board & lodgings, cultural exchange and living with the family
We do not pay any money but can help with sundry expenses
You have your own apartment within our home with its own entrance

Activities & Shift

Apiary work (Bee-keeping) variable, as and when required. Flexible approach to leave and days off.
25 hours per week, some weekend work approximately 1000 to 1500

Rules

No smoking indoors
Respect of quiet hours 2200 to 0700
Private time for family in main house living space after 2100