Work exchange in United Kingdom: French Family in Manchester

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What you offer

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

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Teaching Languages: Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.

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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

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.

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: 12 weeks

The Experience

Hello! We are a French family living in Worsley, a peaceful and friendly neighborhood just 10 minutes from the train station that takes you straight to Manchester city centre. Our home is also just a few stops away from the breathtaking Peak District, perfect for hiking and escaping into nature🌿

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Requirements

Between 20 and 25 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Be from outside United Kingdom
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

3 Get in touch with nature
3 Practicing English
1 Immersing in the local culture
1 Meeting locals

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 2. Zero hunger
1 4. Quality education
1 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions

Thelma

France

I spent 3 wonderful weeks with Farida, Antoine,Louisa and Nael, an adorable,accommodating and very funny family. They welcomed me with great kindness. The kids are absolutely charming and full of energy , and i truly enjoyed every moment spent with them. I also had responsibility of taking the children to school,picking them up,and spending quality time with them. I also had the chance to volunteer at a charity shop, a great experience that helped me improve my english. During my stay , I also visited the home ,Liverpool and London !! It was a very enriching and fantastic experience !!

about 2 months ago

Giovanna

Brazil

I had a lovely experience! The work is not difficult, mostly taking care of the kids, taking them to school and activities afterward, and also doing some light household chores. The children are very smart, cute, and funny. Farida and Antoine raise their kids with love and values, and they are flexible, generous, and always making sure I felt comfortable and supported. I also improved my French and my English, and had the chance to travel to London, Liverpool, and the Peak District. I will miss being part of this family ❤️

3 months ago

Marylou

France

I had a great stay with a French family inthe home. The children were adorable and very engaging, and the parents were really kind and welcoming. I was responsible for looking after the children (taking them to and from school, playing with them etc), as well as doing a few small chores around the house. Everything was quick and easy to do. I felt like a member of the family, which made leaving there quite difficult. I also had a lot of free time, which allowed me to work in a café and visit London and Liverpool. It was an enriching experience that I would 100% recommend!

5 months ago

Adanma

United Kingdom

I spent three weeks here and enjoyed it. i cannot fault Farida as a host, she is patient, friendly and very open to adjusting things. it's mostly childcare, taking the kids to school and clubs after. there's also easy chores like unloading the dishwasher. the kids are very fun and inquisitive but are kids - this can be hard to manage as a volunteer if e.g. they get upset. i explored lots on weekends, the train station is nearby. on weekdays it's difficult to go far, as you need to be back for the school run. it was also a good chance for me to improve my french which i appreciated

7 months ago

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