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Help on smallholding in rural Northumberland in UK

The experience

We have 10ha of land where we have planted trees and have sheep and hens, also we have a large garden with vegetables, fruit and a small polytunnel. Our nearest village with a shop and pub is about 3 km away. There is public transport from the village and we also have bikes that you can use. You will have your own room with double bed and can use the kitchen and other shared areas . The bathroom with shower is next to the bedroom.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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.

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

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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 or Beginner French

Between 18 and 40 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We need help with outside work ( cutting grass, bracken, gardening. Also some building work and landscaping.
Indoors there maybe decorating, cooking . We can help teach you English and would like you to teach us your language. There is an unspoilt coast 15k away and hills 15k in the opposite direction. Lots of walking. Cycling etc
Help with meals would be appreciated.

Activities & Shift

About 25 hours a week. Work depends on weather. Maybe not 5 hours a day , sometimes more or less but you will have at least 2 days off a week.There may be occasions when we ( myself and husband ) go away for 2 or 3 days and you could look after the animals for us. We have 2 cats also . Most weekends our daughter and her 2 children stay with us. We are both retired teachers .

Rules

No smoking( inside or outside).
Quiet after 10pm
Help with household chores and meals