Homestay Lincoln, United Kingdom

5.0
(27 reviews)27

Help with odd jobs while improving your English!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Connect with the locals
23 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Practice English
22 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

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.
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.
Fast Internet Access
High-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.
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

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Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
3 weeks

The Experience

I need some help in my garden: weeding, cutting the grass, sweeping up, pruning the shrubs and tree, trimming the hedge, preparing the soil and planting new plants as necessary. There is also a small decked area at the bottom of the garden which needs the wood replacing. Sections of the outside of the house need painting too and the main deck needs cleaning and re-staining. They are straightforward tasks for a practical person.

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Requirements

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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27 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 23 Meeting locals
  • 22 Practicing English
  • 21 Immersing in the local culture
  • 13 Developing social awareness
  • 13 Get in touch with nature
  • 13 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 22 3. Good health and well-being
  • 19 4. Quality education
Nathalia

Brazil

5

I cannot describe how wonderful this experience was. I highly recommend this place to anyone who is just starting their volunteering journey, as an English teacher, Imogen is incredibly understanding and skilled at explaining things, she always makes sure to speak clearly to ensure that there are no misunderstandings. She lives in a cozy and comfortable home and all the residents are very friendly. The tasks are simple and very flexible. The location is great, offering easy access to the train station and the city center plus, you'll always have the company of Lou, the family's lovely dog!!

14 days ago

Scarlett

Canada

5

I stayed with her for two weeks and she was the sweetest lady ever her food was amazing. Three meals a day. Everything was super clean. She showed me around and told me all about the history of everything took me to get tea and cake. Definitely a 10 out of 10 experience would go back xx

29 days ago

Miluska Zulema

Peru

5

My experience with Imogen and her family was incredible. I truly felt at home. Lincoln is such a beautiful and peaceful place, and it has now become very special to me. I loved helping Imogen and Roisin with whatever was needed, and the tasks were very flexible and organized day by day. I would definitely love to come back someday. I'll miss everyone there so much! <3

about 1 month ago


Imogen replied

I'm so pleased you had a good time here! We enjoyed having you to stay too and of course you would be welcome back whenever you're in Europe! Besos y abrazos!

Lea

Czech Republic

5

Imogen was such a lovely and friendly person. This was my first volunteering experience, so I had quite a lot of worries and concerns, but thanks to Imogen, everything went smoothly and I truly felt at home. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone who doesn't have much experience with travelling alone, to anyone who wants to spend a beautiful and peaceful time in a historic city while helping such a lovely soul, and of course to all dog lovers! :-D Thank you so much! ❤️

3 months ago

Josielle

Brazil

5

My only regret was that I didn't stay longer. What an inspiring person and what a sensational stay ! I felt so grateful that I wish I'd been able to work more because it really is a pleasure to contribute to Imogen and her family's lives. There's no shortage of respect, kindness, care, comfort and freedom here. Genuine connections are very important to me and I felt that everything was so honest... I'm eternally grateful for the way you welcomed me so warmly !! Now my heart aches with SAUDADE (there is no translation) haha I hope to have the joy of seeing you all again soon ❤️ thank you !!!!!

4 months ago


Imogen replied

I'm really sorry to have missed the deadline for writing a review, because Josi is honestly the most wonderful human being and I am so very glad that she answered my post and came to stay with our family. Her visit was arranged 'last minute' and to fill a gap in my calendar coinciding with my 70th birthday party. Her contribution was absolutely invaluable. She was willing to turn her hand to anything and everything. I can't praise her enough! You won't find a better volunteer! Obrigada, Josi!

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