Volunteer at French castle on the banks of the river Saone

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A experiência

Hello, my name is Selina, and I live in a small castle by the banks of the Saone River in France, together with my husband and six cats. We have been in this area since 2011, settling in at the castle at the beginning of 2023. We live here all year round, and I take care of the ongoing restorations, as well as the large garden and grounds. I'm a cookbook author and photographer, and open the castle to host culinary events.

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Como você ajuda

12 horas por semana

Pintura e Decoração: Ajude a pintar ou redecorar espaços internos e externos.

Construção e Reparos: Ajude em reparos, manutenção ou a construir.

Jardinagem: Ajude a plantar, regar e cultivar jardins.

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O que você ganha

4 dias livres por semana

Quarto privado: Você terá uma cama em um quarto privado, ou seja, um quarto só para você

Lavanderia gratuita: Você pode usar nossa lavanderia gratuitamente.

Bicicletas à vontade: Use nossas bikes à vontade, quando quiser.

Aulas de idiomas: Participe gratuitamente das aulas de idioma no nosso espaço.

Use nossa cozinha equipada: Fique à vontade para usar nossa cozinha para cozinhar sua própria comida.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidade básica para você trabalhar remotamente

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Requisitos

Inglês Intermediário

Tem que ter pelo menos 25 anos

Recebe voluntários sozinhos, casais e duplas de voluntários

Seguro viagem

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O que não está incluso

Passagens, seguro viagem, transporte e visto

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Detalhes

I'm looking for help for garden works and, to a lesser degree, indoor restoration help from time to time. Living here, you'll work at least an afternoon a week with me, going after the various seasonal tasks that come with this large property. More specifically you must be able, or willing to learn how, to handle:
- big tools, such as chainsaw, trimmer etc.
- lawn mower tractor
- drive a trailer

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Atividades & Turnos

You will also be responsible for keeping the cottage garden in shape and regularly mow the green. Other works include:
- moving furniture
-clear out garden space
-prepare the soil for planting
-fixing patches of dry stone walls
-help me create garden paths
-help building a shed
-help restoring and painting windows and shutters

I'm looking for someone with a hands on attitude who likes to work, being outside in the weather and not afraid to get muddy boots.

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Regras

You are NOT expected to help with hosting/culinary part of my work, though I'm happy to share insights if you're interested into this part too. You are also NOT expected to take care of my pets, though cat sitting/feeding during short 2-3 days absences might be greatly appreciated.

All in all I'm looking for somebody with the intention of a longer term stay.