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Our pets are 2 Dogs they are mixed breed 'rescue dogs' meaning they experienced some unknown trauma in their earlier lives giving them particular behaviours which on our case are very mild. MAYA - had Maya 4 years; aged 6; small size, very intelligent dog; prey driven so no off lead beyond our 1.5 acre compound; strongly prefers being outdoors; affectionate and timid dog TICO - aged 7 prefers indoors loves his walks very affectionate
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United States
A phenomenal time i had for my 1st workexchange!My host Val &her husband, Graham,have been the most accommodating,caring&fun hosts.I do hope to come back & experience this amazing environment,&loving & welcoming community.We went to many town functions.I met so many warm&friendly people.The work i did was rewarding&fun for me.The hours are accommodating&extremely fair.The bee work is very interesting. The accommodations are cozy&you have your own space.Val,Graham &your family, from the bottom of heart, I thank you I am coming away feeling grateful&valued,&I feel like I have a new family💟💟💟
16 days ago
United Kingdom
Volunteering with Val and Graham on the Isle of Coll was a great experience that I would recommend to anyone looking to immerse themselves in the Hebridean culture. They made me feel part of the family, introducing me to their friends and socialising with people across the Island. We ate lovely homemade meals whilst watching TV, took the dogs on long walks to the beach and visited the local Pub for some pints. The work was very fair and manageable. I really enjoyed learning about the Apiary and helping to manage the hives. The accommodation was excellent, I really enjoyed my stay here!
about 2 months ago
United Kingdom
Getting to live on Coll with Val and graham was truly a memorable and peaceful experience. Val and graham are extremely supportive and generous, they were happy to drive me about the island and introduce me to people. The locals are very welcoming and chatty but if you want peace and quiet you can have entire beaches to yourself and go on walks on your down time. I feel very lucky to have been apart of the black bee project, I learnt so much about bees and how to take care of them. Also their dogs Tiko and maya are adorable!! I hope to come back someday and I'll miss coll a lot!
4 months ago
United States
Such a delightful and peaceful volunteer experience! Val is just the most warm and welcoming host, and she truly cares for her volunteers' wellbeing. I really enjoyed all our little excursions, as well as eating lovely home-cooked meals together. The work wasn't difficult and the accomodation is the coziest, most adorable wee place. Having the dogs and cats company was the cherry on top—I will miss giving all of them the most aggressive pets ever. The Isle of Coll may be small, but the people here are larger than life, and I will remember everyone I met fondly. Much love <3
6 months ago
United States
Bees!! A couple cuddly cats, and two lil dogs! I had a wonderful time at the home. Val and Graham are very kind and heavily integrated in the local community. So long as you listen and ask questions you will learn a great deal about bee keeping and its practices. Graham is an expert beekeeper, making on the spot decisions depending on weather, hive behavior, and intuition coming from much experience. This presents fantastic learning for a volunteer. I also had the privilege of cooking a few meals for the pair and company. I greatly enjoyed my experience at the home, and look forward to visiting.
about 1 year ago
Thanks so much Max for being such a great volunteer, we loved hosting you (I still have your special apron!)
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