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Welcome to Siochain—our peaceful rural home in southwest France, named after the Irish Gaelic word for peace. Set on a beautiful property with a few acres of land, we're looking for a kind and easy-going volunteer to help with light household and gardening tasks while enjoying a relaxed cultural exchange.
I'm a retired military doctor and full-time carer for my husband, who has advanced dementia. Your role is not to provide care.
18 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
3 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.
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.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely
Fluent English or Beginner French
Between 18 and 60 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
I simply need an extra pair of hands with everyday tasks around the house and garden.
What we offer
🛏️ A large private bedroom suitable for one person or a couple.
🚿 Your own private downstairs bathroom.
🍽️ Breakfast and lunch foods available, plus home-cooked dinners (or you're welcome to cook if you prefer).
🛁 Access to our outdoor jacuzzi.
🎨 An art and craft studio full of supplies for painting, sewing, drawing, and creative projects.
🚲 Bicycles to explore the beautiful French countryside.
If you're looking for a peaceful stay, enjoy animals, and appreciate relaxed country living, we'd love to welcome you to our home.
What you'll help with
🏡 Light household chores and keeping shared spaces tidy.
🌿 Gardening, weeding, and simple outdoor maintenance.
🎨 Small DIY projects, such as painting our outdoor kitchen.
🍳 If you enjoy cooking, you're more than welcome to prepare meals together.
🐶 Spending time with our friendly Blue Great Dane, Aoife—a lovable giant with plenty of personality!
Only 18 hours of help per week are required, with 3 full days off and a completely flexible schedule.
Hmm rules … well there aren’t really any “rules” just request that you respect our home whilst you share it.
Ahh - Aoife says her rule is she needs to be allowed to follow you round with her nose stuck in absolutely everything you do! If she tells you that giving her fillet steak is a rule she’s lying!
This is a non-smoking home indoors, but if you wish to smoke outdoors away from the house that’s fine.
I don’t make breakfast or lunch but plenty of food is available for you to make your own.
PLEASE be aware we are in a rural location! There are no pubs, clubs, nightlife or venues etc.
The nearest bus stop is about 4km away but it’s a sparse rural service.
If you wish to arrange and pay for a taxi for yourself to take you on days out etc that’s absolutely fine, or if you wish to hire yourself a vehicle that’s fine as we have plenty of parking space.
