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Great opportunity in the historic home of an eco-activist artist

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The experience

A great opportunity to green-fingered volunteer in the historic home of an artist-activist by Loch Ness. The grounds are secluded with gardens and woodland to manage, We're just a short walk from the village of Drumnadrochit. We're looking for easy going volunteer/s ready to muck in with outdoor as well as indoor jobs particularly garden maintenance etc as well as around the house.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days 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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 20 and 30 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteer should be comfortable with undertaking household tasks, tidying, cleaning, & bedroom changes, and with working on outside jobs from cleaning windows, occasional painting if able, tidying, some garden duties as outlined. Volunteers should find a comfortable bedroom with TV, wholesome meals shared with hosts, TV film nights, an extensive library, possible opportunity to help in the studio, but overall should find an enriching environment and experience.

Activities & Shift

Option to devise a flexible work pattern that adapts to a volunteer's interests and preferences, but usually five hours five days a week. Varied tasks will be decided on a day to day basis.

Rules

We just expect respectful behaviour at all times, with a volunteer who can be sociable and willing to learn, exchange experience and be part of the family,