Volunteer Gardener Needed in Scenic Rhynie, UK!

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 9 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

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

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: 1 week

The Experience

Join us in Rhynie, UK, and help care for our beautiful 5-acre garden! As busy teachers, we need assistance with gardening. No expert knowledge required, just a love for gardening and common sense. Enjoy a warm Scottish welcome and explore the stunning surroundings. In your free time, discover local hiking trails, historical sites, and charming villages. Make a difference while experiencing the tranquility of rural Scotland.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Immersing in the local culture
9 Get in touch with nature
6 Meeting locals
6 Meeting international travelers
4 Learning about sustainability
4 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 15. Life on land
5 3. Good health and well-being
5 4. Quality education

Valeria

Mexico

I spent three unforgettable months volunteering at the guest house and honestly, the time flew by. The views were absolutely stunning, and the work was always fair and flexible. Struan and Isla are truly two of the most wonderful people I've ever met. Kind, generous and incredibly welcoming, they made me feel at home from the very beginning. On weekends, Struan often took us to visit beautiful spots nearby, which made the experience even richer. I'm grateful for the time I spent there and for the opportunity to help in their lovely garden. I deeply recommend this place!

about 2 months ago

Emily

China

They were absolutely incredible! So informative and allowed us to really explore and see what the village looked like. Work was easy and non constricting. Would 100% stay again!

2 months ago

Claudia

Australia

Struan and Isla are two of the kindest, warmest people I have met. Staying with them at the guest house was an absolute pleasure. I stayed in a glamping tent and it was very comfortable fit with a fireplace and plenty of blankets. I would just recommend bringing an eye mask and earplugs to block out morning light & birds. The work is very fair, you can choose the hours you work and your tasks and then the rest of the day is yours. On weekends, Struan would kindly take us to see various attractions. I loved my time here and am very happy to chat more about it with prospective volunteers.

3 months ago

isabel

United States

Genuinely, the most life-changing experience of my life. I am so thankful for having such wonderful, caring, and supportive hosts like Struan and Isla. We got to learn about gardening through easy to do tasks, visited castles, gardens, local food and got a really good sense of the culture and local people, who are all so incredibly sweet! I felt incredibly safe here at all times and chores were easily manageable, done on your own timeline. I recommend checking out the trail next to the cemetery for some amazing views. I will never forget my experience, and couldn't recommend it more!!

3 months ago

Kendal

United States

This was our first experience with WorldPackers and we are so glad we chose the guest house. Me and my girlfriend decided to stay from the beginning of March until April 10th. After spending a month with them we extended our stay for another 2 weeks because we loved the company, property, and hospitality. Struan snd Isla are absolutely incredible people and truly felt like family. They are both teachers so they are gone during the day but after work and weekends they are more than happy to bring you to town if need be! This was such a good experience! I would love to share more!

3 months ago

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