Help us get on top of our garden and enjoy Scottish life!✨

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
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.

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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: 5 days

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

We are a couple trying to balance our self employed lives (in Eco Tourism and I.T) and our garden. We want to grow more & get rid of invasive species. We'd love help up to 15hrs a week - weeding, pruning, digging, and cutting back. We'd prefer to create a schedule that works for you and us - so you get time off when you want it. We have space in our home for you to have your own room and dedicated work space.

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Requirements

Beginner 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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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Get in touch with nature
4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Practicing English
4 Meeting locals
2 Developing environmental awareness
1 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 15. Life on land
4 11. Sustainable cities and communities
3 12. Responsible consumption and production

Bianca

Brazil

I felt really welcomed from the very first moment. Fiona and her family are such lovely and kind people. Working in the garden felt like therapy to me, and I truly enjoyed every day I spent there. The exchange of experiences was amazing, and I learned so much during these two weeks. I'm really grateful for this time and I definitely recommend the experience!

13 days ago

Angelo

Brazil

This was probably my best experience on this platform so far. Fiona and Pieter are a very special couple who made us feel at home and were always attentive to detail. The first day was my birthday, and they organized a surprise party. Fiona made my favorite dish, which meant she spent hours in the kitchen. Plus, I've never practiced English so much because they work from home, and the contact is truly constant—wonderful! I feel genuinely grateful for this experience.

17 days ago

Jonathan

Germany

I sincerely enjoyed my stay at the home, Fiona and Pieter are really lovely hosts! The work is quite physical but very satisfying and you get plenty of help from the family. You have loads of free time, which I mostly spent in the parks and at the river. Also all of Scottlands bigger cities are super easy to visit from here. Since you will be the only Worldpacker, you should be able to enjoy your own company from time to time, which worked out very well for me.

about 2 months ago

Fiona replied

Jonathan,
Thanks for your review - we really enjoyed having you to stay too and our chats over dinner and hearing about your time in the Hebrides. You achieved a massive amount in our garden - we're really grateful for your hard work.
All the best,
Fiona and Pieter

Lestad

Mexico

It was an amazing experience…Pieter and Fiona are just the parents that everyone needs and deserve.

2 months ago

Fiona replied

Thanks Lestad, thanks for all your hard work - we really appreciate it. x

Tess

Australia

Volunteering at Fiona & Pieter's home was such a blessing. The two and their family are so kind, welcoming & hospitable. I was here over Easter & felt so at home during my stay which was lovely! The work & hours were just right, flexible, and in the morning, leaving the afternoon free. The area is walkable to main shopping streets and very peaceful & safe which was great for runs and walks alone. It's also worth mentioning that the two are excellent cooks, and have a wonderful kitchen to use. Overall I loved my time here, such a great experience which I'd definitely recommend! 💙🤍

4 months ago

Fiona replied

It was great to have you as part of the busy house over Easter - lots of fun! (You have just totally boosted Pieter's ego calling him a good cook!)
Thanks for all your work - much appreciated ;-)

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