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Help elderly owner with IT tasks for book writing project.

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The experience

The owner, just approaching 80, but still very capable and fit, needs a research & admin assistant for tasks relating to the book he is writing. The applicant should have good computer skills, excellent English and good people skills. This would be an interesting and rewarding task for the right volunteer. You will learn a great deal and get plenty of time off to pursue your own interests in an interesting and beautiful place.

What you offer

16 hours of help per week

Content Writer: Write, edit and publish inspiring content.

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.

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

Fluent English or Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Mostly helping elderly owner with computer tasks, especially compiling emails with attachments to fit with specified requirements. Some help with sorting out versions of documents etc. Other tasks may be included. You will be given your own room, the use of a shared bathroom, shared kitchen, laundry, use of e bikes etc. and food.

Activities & Shift

Up to 3 hours a day most weekdays on computer based work, as needed.. 2 more hours of general help as suits your interests and preferences. 25 hours per week in total, or could be less if preferred with less food provided. .

Rules

Keep your room clean and leave it as you find it. Leave the bathroom and kitchen as you find them.. Use laundry at specified times. Take a share of cleaning of house. Recharge bikes after use. Be a considerate housemate.