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Literary Assistant: 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 about beavers and his land. Applicants should have good computer skills, excellent English and be good with people. The owner's wife needs help to promote her own social media presence to help sell her book. This is a fun and rewarding post for the right applicant. .

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

Helping elderly owner with computer tasks, especially compiling emails and organising documents and other tasks as they might arise. Also help with Social media content for the owner's wife to promote her book. You will have your own room, food, use of a shared bathroom, kitchen, laundry and use of e-bikes etc.

Activities & Shift

Up to 3 hours a day, most weekdays, on computer based work, as needed. Additional 2 hours of general help, suited to your own 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.