Warm and friendly home and time to hike with Tito (Aussie dog )

High demand host: This host has received 17 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Practice English: 5 travelers recommend this host to practice English
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

I have a large house in Manchester.I live with my dog Tito a 3 year old friendly australian sherpherd.I have one English language guest staying with me until the end of march. I work at the University 4 days a week,sometimes online and sometimes face to face as an academic tutor. I need some help walking tito twice a day and him being fed (He is fed on a raw diet) additionally I need some help with DIY work and cleaning the house.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 22 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Practicing English
4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting international travelers
4 Meeting locals
1 Creating true social impact

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 3. Good health and well-being
1 1. No poverty
1 2. Zero hunger

Monica

Italy

Dianne is incredible woman, she gave me so much. I am happy to have helped her these weeks. I think we have created a true relationship, so I'm sure we keep in touch in the future! And Tito!! I love him so much, he is a beautiful dog, he is so smart and cuddly. I will miss both of them, but I's sure we will meet in the future.

about 1 month ago

Rene

Colombia

To stay in The Dianne's Being at Dianne's house was a great experience, Dianne is a very intelligent and very kind woman and Tito is a very beautiful dog, taking care of him is a nice experience. I was able to practice my English and Dianne was willing to show me around the city and even introduce me to her friends who are excellent people. I didn't want to leave there, I felt very comfortable.

2 months ago

Dianne replied

Thanks for sharing your positive energy Rene, we are already missing you and the house does not feel the same now you have gone. Thanks for all your hard work, its been very much appreciated. Keep me upto date on your journey and well done with the improvement in the English language, you have progressed incredibly.

Rodrigo

Brazil

My experience with Dianne (and Tito) was one of the best things I've experienced in my life. The space I have here is not enough to express my gratitude for having met you. It wasn't volunteering, it was the emergence of a new friendship. I will carry you in my heart forever. I hope we meet again. See you soon.

4 months ago

Dianne replied

Rodrigo was one of the best volunteers I received. Nothing was ever too big a task for him. He cleared up my garden, he took great care of Tito.He painted a lot and was brilliant at cooking .
A great friendship has emerged from this experience.Also adding to this Rodrigo’s wonderful wife arrives for Xmas and cooked family and friends a beautiful Brazilian meal.
Lovely people and I truly look forward to seeing them both again in the near future.
Rodrigo was like a son to me.

Wishing a beautiful couple all the best for the future and see you in the near future

ALEXANDRA

Brazil

It was a wonderfull experience! Diane is amazing! Always very helpfull and make you feel in home. Take care of Tito was not a Job always very pleasure. I really love it, he is the cuttiest and very famous dog in Manchester. ( i already miss him) The city is very good and very close to the nature. Thank you so much Diane, Soni, Tito and everybody. I will miss u guys! Hope we meet soon.

6 months ago

Dianne replied

Alex, was one of the best volunteers I have had.Very reliable,also always positive and really took care of Tito and of course he loved her too.
Alex also took good care of the house and any extra task given she was always happy to do.
We miss you already Alex.
You are always welcome back.
Have a wonderful time on your travels

Liseth Melissa

Colombia

It was a good experience, Dianne was very kind and I shared with many people thanks to her and I saw many places, I would have liked to stay longer, I felt my English improved

4 months ago

Dianne replied

Thanks again for your company and hard work
Melissa all the best :)

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