Voluntary assistant for flexible position

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with nature: 20 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 16 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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

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.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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.

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: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

The applicant will sometimes help the housekeeper with cleaning and ironing for our ecotourism cottages and cabins but at other times will help with gardening, firewood, and general maintenance, including removal of invasive species and fences in our rewilding project. Please only apply if you have UK work papers.

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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

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Lodge

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

20 Get in touch with nature
16 Meeting locals
13 Developing environmental awareness
11 Immersing in the local culture
10 Learning about sustainability
10 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

20 15. Life on land
16 13. Climate action
12 7. Affordable and clean energy

Kayleigh

United Kingdom

Louise and Paul are incredibly welcoming hosts. Staying in their beautiful castle, rich with heritage and surrounded by acres of land, was unforgettable. I loved learning about their rewilding work and meeting all the animals. The whole family is eco-focused and full of inspiring stories. I also collaborated with Louise on some marketing work and we're still in touch. I highly recommend this stay for anyone seeking a wholesome, environmentally conscious Scottish getaway. I've already been back once! Thanks for making my first Worldpackers experience so fun and memorable.

25 days ago

Braydon

Canada

I loved my time at the lodge. Louise & Paul are kind and welcoming hosts who truly cared about the quality of my experience. I spent most of my working time with Stuart, the head handyman, who is a humble, caring Scotsman with a great sense of humour. The work was exciting and varied and always ended right on the 5-hour mark. I spent my time outside of work exploring the surrounding area on foot or by the provided e-bike. The surrounding countryside is something to behold, wild and magical. The house itself feels like something out of a fairy tale, with a well-equipped common area for volunteers.

3 months ago

Maisie

Australia

Volunteering at the lodge was one of the best experiences, one that will forever be held close to my heart. The Ramsey family are lovely and welcoming, though they are all quite busy which provides sufficient independent time. The property itself and the location are immaculate, it feels like a fairy tale. The wildlife is equally as breathtaking, with frequent sightings of beavers! As someone with an ecological background my tasks were tailored to include some survey work which could not have worked out better for me and turned out to be one of my highlights! I highly recommend volunteering here!

5 months ago

Diego

Colombia

The experience was amazing. I stayed for a week with my wife, and it was one of the best experiences we've had. The whole family was very kind, and it was truly inspiring to hear them talk about their projects and see how dedicated they are to their work. the lodge is also a beautiful place, where you have the chance to be surrounded by nature. The other volunteers were very friendly and helped us a lot. We're really grateful for the opportunity and would love to return one day

7 months ago

Laura

Colombia

Volunteered at the lodge for a week and it was an amazing experience! The work is varied and rewarding, the Ramsay family is incredibly welcoming, kind and respectful of work hours. The room was super comfortable and well-equipped. The beautiful house, peaceful woodland and all the fauna around made every day special. We enjoyed great conversations, delicious meals, and little adventures in the area. Bring waterproof clothes and insect repellent! This place truly feels like being part of something meaningful. We hope to visit again one day, and recommended this experience to everyone 💚

7 months ago

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