Kitchen, cleaning and garden assistant
The experience
I am looking for a responsible, tidy, autonomous and respectful person to help with cooking, cleaning and gardening tasks as needed. I offer accommodation in a simple and quiet environment, with a shared room, internet, access to the living room, garden, kitchen, washing machine, refrigerator and hot water. I highly value a positive attitude, respect and pleasant coexistence.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Housekeeping:
Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Kitchen Hand:
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
What you get
1 day 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.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time 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
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Fluent Spanish or Fluent French
Between 25 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
Travel insurance
Mandatory volunteer introduction video
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
Thursday and Friday: help with the preparation of empanadas for sale, washing kitchen utensils, cleaning the kitchen, and help loading the vehicle on Friday.
Saturday: deep cleaning of the house, moving furniture, vacuuming, cleaning furniture, windows and walls, and mopping the floor.
Sunday: washing the empanada containers after my return from the fair.
Monday: as needed.
Tuesday: as needed.
Wednesday: off.
Activities & Shift
Activities start at 9:30 am.
One night of accommodation equals 3 hours 34 minutes. In total 25 hours per week distributed as needed with a minimum of one day off per week.
One hour lunch break.
Rules
House rules:
To ensure a pleasant living environment for everyone, I kindly ask you to respect these rules:
Showers of maximum 15 minutes, so that the hot water reaches everyone.
Bring appropriate clothing and footwear for work, and another pair of shoes to use inside the house and keep the floor clean.
Turn off lights when not in use.
Close the water taps and the refrigerator properly.
Before leaving, check that doors and windows are well closed, and that the cats are outside during the day.
Each person buys and prepares their own food, as well as their personal hygiene products.
It's important to respect my private spaces.
Bathroom:
Leave it clean and dry after use.
Dry the glass surfaces after the shower.
Change the trash bag when necessary.
There are products available to keep the toilet and sink clean after use.
Kitchen:
Rinse the dishes before placing them in the dishwasher.
When full, run it and then store the clean dishes.
Leave the kitchen clean and tidy after using it, including the counters, the cooktop and the floor if they got dirty.
Store your food after cooking.
Trash and cleaning:
Take out the trash when the bag is full and replace it with a new one.
Separate recycling: glass, plastic, cans and cardboard.
There is a vacuum cleaner and a steam cleaner available; after using them, put them away clean.
Keep the room used clean and wash the bed sheets once a week.