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Volunteer Opportunity on the Island of Samos
I am looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help with:
- Household chores (cooking, cleaning)
- Gardening (preparing soil, planting, watering)
- Dog care (walking)
Our big house on Samos is my dream come true—a small paradise in harmony with animals, nature, and people. Join us and be a part of this beautiful journey!
25 hours of help per week
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
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.
Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Over 20 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
We are 2 volunteers writing for Michael about the experience at his beautiful home in Samos, Greece.
Michael is a really lovely man, he struggles to walk, has disabilities and has been unwell recently. He currently has a carer at the house, Maria, and she helps him with day to day tasks.
Michael is unable to drive and likes to keep to himself most of the time except meal times.
You work Monday - Friday and have weekends off (unless Michael discusses with you any changes).
Jobs:
Walk the 3 dogs in the morning. They are good to walking together even if you are on your own. After the walk they need food and fresh water.
Breakfast is always the same; bread, butter, jam and 2 hard boiled eggs. You will need to get fresh bread from the bakery in the morning.
Michael sets one task for the day, little odd jobs in the garden or house.
For dinner, Michael will let you know what he would like and generally likes to eat around 7pm. You will prepare dinner and do the dishes after.
Experience:
Kokkari is a lovely village with beaches, cafes, restaurants, bars and a busy nightlife with live Greek music.
Samos is a stunning island, and birthplace of Pythagoras (if you are a maths geek like me). There are lots of places to visit in your free time and bus routes to get around.
We have left detailed instructions about daily living at the house to help you as Michael may not be able to tell you.
Erinn and Jaccaba
(Message us if you want to know anything else)
Weekly tasks include garden maintenance and animal care. Specific duties include:
- Walking the dogs daily
- Preparing breakfast and dinner
- Planting, gardening, and painting
Tasks vary seasonally and are assigned daily, typically the night before or in the morning.
We seek responsible, trustworthy individuals who are open-minded and eager to learn. Independence and flexibility are essential.
Our home is a no-smoking, no-alcohol, and drug-free environment, both indoors and outdoors.
