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Guest House Caretaker

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The experience

We will be travelling to Italy and need someone to look after our guest house while we are away. Responsibilities include checking the housekeeper’s work, keeping shared areas (especially the kitchen) clean and tidy, watering plants and caring for the garden, doing laundry, and offering friendly interaction with guests when you see them.

What you offer

3 hours of help per day

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

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

Reception: Help with check-ins, check-outs and guest assistance.

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.

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.

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

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Portuguese

Between 25 and 40 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 will be travelling to Italy and need someone to look after our guest house while we are away.
Here are the key responsibilities:

1. Oversee Housekeeper’s Work:
After the housekeeper has finished, check that everything is clean, tidy, and properly set up. If anything is missed or not up to standard, kindly correct it or rearrange as needed.

2. Garden Care:
Water indoor and outdoor plants regularly, keep the garden tidy, sweep fallen leaves, and make sure the outdoor space looks welcoming.

3. Maintain Shared Spaces:
Keep all shared areas, especially the kitchen, neat and organized at all times. This includes wiping surfaces, keeping counters clutter-free, and making sure everything looks presentable.

4. Guest Interaction:
Greet guests warmly if you see them. Be available to assist with small requests, and solve any minor issues that may arise. Communicate any problems or concerns to us promptly so we can stay informed.

5. Laundry Duties:
Handle laundry for shared household items—wash, dry, fold, and put away towels, linens, and other essentials in their proper places.

Activities & Shift

Oversee Housekeeper’s Work (14:00–15:00)
Garden Care (from 19:00 onwards)
Other tasks: set your time as you wish, as long as it is done daily.

Rules

No noise after 22pm.
Treat all common spaces with care and respect.
Treat housekeeper with care and respect.
Never leave used dishes in the kitchen!