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Help needed at our stunning property in South Charente

The experience

Help needed with decorating both inside and out; roof repairs, gardening; plumbing; woodworking and pool maintenance, some heavy work will be involved.
No specific skills required but experience in any of the listed activities would be advantageous
Assistance and guidance will be provided when & where required.
Must like animals we have four lively friendly spaniels which adore attention.

What you offer

26 hours of help 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

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.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

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

Requirements

Fluent English

Between 25 and 50 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

In return for your help we will provide you with comfortable self contained accommodation along with lunch and a evening meal. You have your own private eating area or you can join us - the choice is yours, In your time off you will be able to visit some of the beautiful villages and scenery within the area or even take a train to Bordeaux or Paris.

Activities & Shift

You will be required to be physically fit and strong as some heavy work will be involved. Your day will generally start between 10,30-11am and finish around 4pm. It is important you can work independently once instruction has ben provided but we will be on hand to help you with any of the tasks we ask you to do.

Rules

Must be a non smoker