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Skilled handyman wanted near Hossegor – building, wood & outdoors

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The experience

We are looking for an experienced and independent handyman to help us maintain and improve our beautiful property surrounded by nature, near Hossegor and the Atlantic Ocean.

Projects include repairing wooden decks, building and repairing fences, general outdoor maintenance, gardening and various small renovation jobs. Carpentry, building or maintenance experience is highly appreciated, and electrical skills would be a great plus.


What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.


What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, 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.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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


Requirements

Under 55 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers


What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa


Program Details

We are looking for someone with real hands-on experience to help us with several outdoor projects on our property.

The main projects include repairing and renovating wooden decks, building and repairing fences, general maintenance, small renovation jobs and gardening.

We particularly value experience in carpentry, woodworking, building or property maintenance. Electrical or plumbing skills are also a great plus.

You should be comfortable using tools and able to work independently. We are happy to discuss projects together, but we are specifically looking for someone who already has practical experience.

In exchange, you will stay in a beautiful and peaceful property surrounded by nature, just a few minutes from Hossegor, its beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. The area is perfect for surfing, cycling and enjoying the South West of France.

We would love to welcome someone reliable, easy-going and respectful who enjoys outdoor life and takes pride in doing things well.


Activities & Shift

The activities will vary depending on the projects and your skills. They may include repairing wooden decks, building or repairing fences, woodworking, painting, small maintenance and renovation jobs, gardening and general outdoor maintenance.

If you have specific skills in carpentry, electricity or plumbing, we would also be happy to adapt some projects to your experience.

We usually organize the help during the morning, leaving you plenty of free time to enjoy the area, the beaches and Hossegor in the afternoon.

The schedule can be flexible and discussed together depending on the weather and the projects. We value autonomy and trust, so we are looking for someone experienced who is comfortable organizing their work once the project has been explained.


Rules

We are looking for someone respectful, reliable and independent who will take care of the property as if it were their own.

Please keep your accommodation and shared spaces clean and tidy.

For safety reasons, tools and technical equipment should only be used if you are comfortable and experienced with them. Please always ask if you are unsure.

We live and work in a peaceful natural environment, so we simply ask everyone to respect the property, the people around them and the surroundings.

Good communication, a positive attitude and mutual respect are very important to us.