🌿 House, Garden & Cat Sitting in the French Countryside 🐱
The experience
Looking for a peaceful two-week stay surrounded by nature? 🌱 While we're away, we're looking for a responsible and independent volunteer to take care of our small vegetable garden and, if needed, our cat. In exchange, you'll have our entire house to yourself, making this a perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys quiet countryside life and plenty of free time.
What you offer
5 hours of help per week
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Additional fee required
Amount:
€ 25
One time
Fee pays for:
Benefits for travelers
Description:
Guest insurance, in case the guest accidentally breaks something during the stay. This is not covered by our current insurance policy and the only way to cover it is by the guest taking on their own insurance separately. We don't collect this fee, it's just the approximate price of an insurance policy for a stay of 2 weeks
What you get
3 days off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
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.
Fast Internet Access:
High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate French
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
Program Details
What we need is two things: watering the garden every two days (1h/day, 3 days a week) feeding our cat twice a day, and changing the cat's litter box twice a week.
🚲 Getting around
There is no public transportation nearby, so having a bicycle or car would be helpful. If necessary, we can arrange to pick you up from a nearby bus station. 🚗
💚 We're looking for someone trustworthy, independent and comfortable staying alone while we're away. If you'd love a quiet countryside escape with a little gardening, an adorable cat and lots of free time, this could be the perfect experience for you! 🐱🌻
Activities & Shift
🌱 What you'll help with
💧 Water the vegetable garden: approximately 1 hour every 2 days (around 3 days per week), unless it rains
🐱 Feed our cat: twice a day, if needed
🧹 Change the litter box: around twice per week
🏡 Keep an eye on the house while we're away
The workload is very light, leaving you plenty of time for yourself!
🏡 What we offer
✨ Free accommodation for 2 weeks
🏠 Use of the entire house
🍳 Fully equipped kitchen
🧺 Washing machine
🌿 Peaceful countryside surroundings
Please note that meals are not included, but groceries can easily be ordered online and delivered directly to the house.
Rules
🛡️ Important information
Guest insurance is required for the stay and costs approximately €25 for the entire period.