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We're a small hotel just North of Edinburgh. You can get to Edinburgh just 30mins on the train. Volunteers get their own private room with an ensuite or share with another Volunteer we're all like family. We're experienced hosts and are always welcoming volunteers with open arms!
We have 4 staff members here: John and Josie ,Greg and shelbie who are all Scottish. We only speak English (with a very Scottish accent )and try to encourage only English to be spoken whilst on duty. Volunteers are treated with patience and respect. Here you'll be able to improve your English, have lots of free study time, and gain good experience to put on your CV. During your time off you can enjoy the area, discover Edinburgh and travel around Scotland.We are happt to help and support you.
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Peru
Such a great place that i went back for a second volunteering experience. The town is beautiful and near Edinburgh, amazing people overall and flexibility if u want to travel or visit Scotland.
11 days ago
Chile
Se puede mejorar la comunicación: claridad en las instrucciones y expectativas del trabajo a realizar, ya que se hacía lo que estaba escrito en un documento, pero luego en la práctica se esperaban cosas diferentes. Y el compromiso y organización, en cuanto las tareas a realizar, a pesar de que el trato era bueno, faltó mayor claridad, acogida y guía respecto a los deberes y derechos para los voluntarios. Lo positivo flexibilidad frente a circunstancias y solución de problemas y acceso a parque para recreación, tren para cualquier lugar cercano y ciudad central y mercados cerca.
about 1 month ago
Making changes on shifts times in a 4 week stay requesting days off and not wanting to do shifts allocated .
Hosting was a little challenging as not come across so many requests in a short stay .
Other volunteers adapted as did other team members .
But I felt it was unfair on others
Encouraged to speak directly to hosts if any issues arise .
This experience does not suit everyone . The bikes are fixed 3 of them . Thanks for your feed beck always welcome. We wish you well in your ongoing trips
Brazil
All the work is taught by a member of the team, the team is very receptive! I made great friends around the nature is beautiful! sav the hostess always available to try to help.
about 2 months ago
Thank you to a very dedicated caring person . Guests staff and other volunteers really enjoyed his company
Brazil
My first experience and I enjoyed very much the people I met there!
2 months ago
Brazil
My stay at Boreland was great, people are kind, the volunteer job is light like clean rooms, wash dishes, mop and hoover floors, it’s easy to learn. The neighborhood is quiet, calm and only 30 min of Edinburgh so this experience was perfect to me, otherwise i could practice English and learn more about the Scottish culture. Tks Sav, Josie and Gillian
2 months ago
Alexia is a wonderful human being . I wish her well snd anyone who she offers to help as a volunteer . Snap her up you won’t regret it
Sav x
