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Help in a multilingual household in France by the sea

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The experience

We are an English-speaking couple that have lived in Normandy for over 20 years. As we are getting older, we need help in our household with basic things and we'd love to connect with the younger generation! We've got a big, warm, beautiful home in the middle of the countryside surrounded by apple trees and we're just a few minutes drive to the beach. We also provide an allowance.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

Elderly Care: Assisting and spending time with the elderly.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

What you get

1 day 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.

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

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

We're a small, warm and friendly, international household. We're originally from Canada, but have lived all over the world and speak several languages at home.

You'd have your own room and bathroom and would be provided with three meals per day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner would be together with the hosts and we cook a wide range of different food - from traditional French to more international cuisine as well.

In addition to full room and board, we'd provide a fair monthly allowance.

We are in a quiet area with just a handful of neighbours, so it's perfect for those who would like a bit of peace and quiet but also enjoy being close to an exciting and beautiful beach resort. We have large gardens and lush green countryside around the house, so it's also great for those who like to spend time outdoors.

Activities & Shift

We're looking for someone to join us and help out with basic, day-to-day things like cleaning, doing laundry and preparing meals, as well as shopping and providing companionship to an elderly gentleman. He is in his 80s and had a stroke a few years ago, so has limited mobility.