Work exchange in United Kingdom: Come to help us and enjoy Hoy, Un...

What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Arts: Help with painting, graffiti, sculpting or drawing.

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

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

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

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

I have a bungalow on the island of Hoy in stunning Orkney. We are surrounded by the sea. My business is as leather worker . You will have your own private room and use of the house in return for building a greenhouse,some gardening and house decorating. There will be plenty of free time to explore. There is a campervan for hire if you have insurance/ valid license. Enjoy island life, ferry rides and house dogs all with a Norse theme. Welcome 🤗

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 80 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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1 Review

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

1 Immersing in the local culture
1 Get in touch with nature
1 Developing environmental awareness
1 Meeting locals
1 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 3. Good health and well-being
1 13. Climate action
1 14. Life below water

Leah

United States

I learned a lot from my stay with Freya, and she was very hospitable! The amount of work done depends on what she has going on around the house, but it definitely was not five hours a day. If you're open minded, easy going, like dogs, and are excited to learn about the history buried in Orkney (especially Viking history), you'll get along well at the home (which means glad to be glad!). Feel free to message me if you want to hear more:)

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