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Stay Near Paris in a Chill Spa House ! Lover Backpacker needed

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The experience


Hello! We are a couple living in a large villa with a swimming pool, and we rent private rooms to guests. We are looking for someone to help us with general housekeeping tasks and maintenance. Help with pets & assist with social midia

What you offer

32 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

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

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

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

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 or Intermediate Portuguese

Between 20 and 65 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 are a multilingual household, speaking French, Portuguese, Spanish, and English. We are looking for some help with general housekeeping tasks around the house, as well as some assistance with our pets—mainly our cats and cleaning a parrot cage.

Our cats are very friendly and just need to be brushed and have their litter cleaned regularly. For the parrots, it’s simply cleaning the cage to keep it tidy.

We are flexible in terms of scheduling, but we do like to maintain a dynamic and organized routine in the house. If you enjoy working with animals and have a proactive attitude, we’d love to have you as part of our team!

Activities & Shift

We live in a nice , spacious house located just 45 minutes from Paris. The environment is calm and inspiring, with a private spa insite (you won’t be responsible for it – we have someone for that!).

As an extra bonus, we may offer you access to our private SPA facilities during your stay, if schedules and availability allow it. It’s not guaranteed, but if you’re interested and the conditions are right, you’ll be welcome to enjoy this relaxing experience!

Working hours are in the mornings, so you’ll have the rest of the day free to explore Paris or relax.

We’re looking for someone who’s organized, proactive, and flexible, who can help us with various tasks around the house. In general, your help will be needed in the mornings, leaving your afternoons free to explore Paris or relax.

Here’s what you might be doing during your stay:
• Housekeeping: Our home is large, so we appreciate help keeping things clean and organized – mainly six days a week, with one full day off.
• Animal care: We have sweet cats and some small birds. You’ll help with changing their water, keeping their spaces clean, and making sure they’re happy.
• Light gardening: Occasionally, there may be some small outdoor tasks depending on the season (nothing heavy or difficult).
• Social media & website updates: If you’re tech-savvy, we’d love help keeping our Instagram, facebook and booking platforms up-to-date. Creativity is welcome here!

We like people who can take initiative and adapt depending on the priorities of the day. Some days are lighter, some a bit more dynamic – but we always keep a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

Rules

To ensure a smooth and respectful stay for everyone, we kindly ask you to follow these house rules:
• Health Insurance: You must have valid international medical insurance during your stay. This is essential when traveling, and usually already included with most travel plans.
• Upon Arrival: Please provide us with a copy of your passport and a contact number for a close family member, in case of emergency. This is for your own safety and peace of mind.
• Respect for Animals: We share our home with beloved pets (cats and small birds). Please treat them with kindness and care at all times.
• Meals & Kitchen Use:
• Our meals are usually vegetarian.
• We only eat breakfast and an early dinner. You are free to cook your own meals at any time.
• You are welcome to use the kitchen, but please clean everything after use (including the oven, stovetop, and counters).
• Breakfast is available from 7:00 AM. Please make sure to prepare it at least 30 minutes before your work shift starts. Do not start preparing breakfast at the same time your work is supposed to begin.
• Cleanliness:
• No food or dirty dishes in the bedrooms – this helps avoid attracting insects.
• Please keep your room and shared spaces clean and tidy.
• No Alcohol, Drugs, or Cigarettes: We do not allow any form of alcohol, drugs, or smoking in or around the house.
• No Guests Allowed: For safety and privacy reasons, visitors or friends are not permitted inside the house.
• Trial Week: Your stay begins with a one-week trial period. If everything goes well, we’ll be happy to continue the experience together, and possibly extend your stay if both sides agree and availability allows.