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Urgent DIY / decorating help in a Welsh rectory near Liverpool

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The experience

Immediate help needed. We’re looking for a practical volunteer with basic DIY and/or painting & decorating skills to help in a Georgian rectory in rural North Wales. Tasks include decorating, light DIY and general hands-on help. You’ll live on site with a friendly host, enjoy good food, fast Wi-Fi and a private room. Under 30 mins from Chester & Wrexham, less than an hour from Liverpool, with countryside, mountains and coast nearby.

What you offer

20 hours of help per week

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

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

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

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

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.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 23 and 45 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Please note: first half of February, focus is on DIY/Decorating.

This is a large Georgian rectory in the peaceful village of Llanfynydd, North Wales. While renovation work is paused, I need a practical, reliable volunteer to help care for two kittens, keep the house running smoothly, and prepare simple meals — especially when I’m away.

From March onwards, there will also be opportunities for volunteers with decorating, DIY or labouring experience to help with the renovation.

The village is rural, but have a shop and lovely pub. It’s well connected: Chester and Wrexham are under 30 minutes away, and Liverpool is less than an hour by car. Volunteers consistently love the balance of countryside, kittens, and easy access to lively cities.

This role suits someone independent, proactive, and comfortable taking responsibility, in a relaxed and friendly household with plenty of humour.

Activities & Shift

You’ll help around 4 hours a day, 5 days a week.

Current tasks include caring for two kittens, general housekeeping, keeping shared spaces tidy, and preparing simple meals. From late February onwards, tasks may also include painting, decorating and light labour as renovation work resumes.

This role suits someone practical and proactive who can see what needs doing and get on with it without close supervision. We’re flexible with start times, and you’ll always have two full days off each week. There is often at least one other volunteer staying.

Rules

- No smoking inside the house
- Be respectful of the shared living space
- We ask for a tidy-up after meals and shared use of kitchen
- Drivers must be responsible when sharing the car
-We value open communication — let us know if anything's bothering you
- Please don’t invite outsiders into the home without checking first
- Most importantly: bring a sense of humour and willingness to pitch in!