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Come and live in one of the most beautiful areas on the West Coast of Scotland. We are based in Torridon. Our historic estate house is looking for passionate individuals to help with a variety of tasks, including:
- Housekeeping, Gardening & DIY projects
- Maintenance & estate work
- Helping around the house (B&B, general support, and helping us to build the new community of creative/artistic nomads.
25 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
2 days off per week
Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
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.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
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
Intermediate English or Beginner German
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Torridon House is transforming into a small creative hub in the Highlands — a place where artists, makers, and purpose-driven travelers come to disconnect, create, and help us build the next chapter of this historic estate.
Now we are looking for travelers that can help us with:
-Housekeeping for the B&B and the family.
- Repair and maintenance projects around the estate.
- Small construction or woodwork tasks.
- General property organization.
Plus, we welcome all types of creatives (musicians, writers, artists, photographers, designers), as well as people with skills in digital marketing, content creation, or community building who want to help us promote the project and grow our network, we are open to ideas.
In exchange for about 25 hours/week, volunteers join a diverse, international team of (6-12 volunteers), enjoy shared meals, and get time to work on their own projects while living in one of the most beautiful and peaceful landscapes in Scotland.
If you’re looking for a meaningful experience — part creativity, part hands-on work, part community — Torridon is the place.
At Torridon Estate, volunteers start helping with basic and need activities to keep the house and B&B running . Activities will include housekeeping, laundry, cottages cleaning, general maintenance, and occasional special projects depending on the needs of the week. We are open to hear your ideas, and implements new projects based on your profesional experience. So feel free to share your ideas so we can make the type of shifts that fit for all.
Shifts usually follow a simple structure (breakfast, daytime shifts, or project-based tasks), but we always keep things flexible so everyone can enjoy their time here, learn new skills, and contribute in a way that feels fair and balanced. We share the weekly Rota every Sunday, and share the specific details of the day shift every morning before start the day. So everyone is clear of what to do, and what to expect.
Our goal is to make this a meaningful travel, personal and profesional experience where we all work together, support each other, and help shape the new vision of Torridonia.
Empathy & Balance: We maintain a fair exchange. We give our best to you, and we expect a professional, proactive attitude in return.
Team First: We are a multicultural crew. Being a "good teammate" means being reliable and willing to help others, even if the task is outside your main creative role.
Communication: All daily tasks are managed via WhatsApp. Checking the "Daily Ops" message is mandatory.
Respect the Space: We live in a historic estate and a family home. Cleanliness in common areas and respect for the private family wings are non-negotiable.
Proactive Spirit: Don’t just wait for instructions. If you see something that needs fixing or a design that could be better—take the lead!
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)
