Join our cosy Airbnb in Glasgow, UK, and help with general tasks

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 8 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

15h

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.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic 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.

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: 10 days

Stay up to: 1 month

The Experience

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with cleaning, maintenance, gardening’. Chopping wood & general DIY . In your free time, explore the vibrant city of Glasgow, visit museums, enjoy live music, and immerse yourself in the local culture. You'll gain valuable skills and create lasting memories while contributing to a welcoming environment. Shifts are flexible and can be arranged to fit your schedule. Come and be part of our family!

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Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner English
Between 25 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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8 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

8 Immersing in the local culture
7 Get in touch with nature
6 Meeting locals
4 Practicing English
2 Learning about sustainability
2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 3. Good health and well-being
2 5. Gender equality

Robby

Germany

This was volunteering luxury, a cozy home away from home with fair and rewarding working hours, hosted by two lovely people with so much generosity and kindness. It was a beautiful place to stay, and the location is convenient for exploring Scotland's central belt. If you're lucky enough to stay here, give Charlie a kiss from us!

about 1 month ago

Michael

Australia

Karen and Elaine are incredible hosts and we feel very lucky to have stayed with them. Their expectations are extremely fair compared to what they provide. They are extremely well organised and thoughtful in their approach and the location is super handy to public transport and a stones throw to Glasgow.

3 months ago

Kate

Australia

Karen and Elaine were excellent hosts and are very lovely people. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay with them. The hours and type of work expected are more than fair. Karen was very organised with showing us our tasks and providing the equipment which was very appreciated as it made it a smooth process. Their place is also not far from Glasgow which made exploring easy. Would highly recommend this WorldPackers experience.

3 months ago

Fareed

Chile

Karen and Elaine welcomed us warmly and made sure we had everything we needed. The tasks were exactly as agreed—clear, fair, and well organized. You can really feel their care in everything they do. The cabin was a dream: small, cozy, and fully equipped. Being surrounded by nature, waking up to birdsong, and having the river nearby was incredibly grounding. Charlie, their cat, would visit us now and then, and on our last day she showed up like she came to say goodbye—small things that stay with you. This is a beautiful place to reconnect with nature, explore the area, and feel at home. :)

3 months ago

Kenia

Chile

Karen and Elaine were truly wonderful hosts, always attentive, kind, and genuinely concerned about our comfort throughout the stay. They provided everything we needed to carry out our daily tasks with ease and were always respectful of all the agreements we had. Beyond just a stay, the whole experience was deeply enriching and contributed significantly to my personal growth. The place itself is beautiful, peaceful, and full of good energy. We're incredibly grateful and definitely hope to return in the future. Highly recommended.

3 months ago

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Hosted by karen & Elaine

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