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Homestay Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Improve your English language skills in Greater Manchester
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours 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
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of Worldpackers’ annual plans.
Amount
- € 30
Per week
Fee pays for
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
Learning materials, food and drinks, and deposit for household key.
What you get
2
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
Sep
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Feb
- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 6 weeks
The Experience
Hello travelers! Do you like doing things with your hands, and don’t mind a bit of dust or mess? Useful if you have some practical experience, such as helping family members. Semi retired English language teacher requires assistance with renovating a house, extra pair of hands often required. Intermediate knowledge of English as well as willing to learn some practical skills. Practical activities are by agreement (refusals are acceptable).
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 19 and 50 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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7 Reviews
Host & Team
Hours & Tasks
Homestay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 7 Practicing English
- 2 Immersing in the local culture
- 2 Meeting locals
- 1 Get in touch with nature
- 1 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 4 4. Quality education
- 2 3. Good health and well-being
Ederson Siler
Peru
I arrived with a very low level of English and I feel that I have improved. Jackeline is a great cook, I liked everything she prepared, the work is easy and the place Bolton is very quiet. If you are looking for peace and quiet and to learn more about the local culture while practising English, I highly recommend this volunteer placement.
5 months ago
Jacqueline replied
Ederson enjoyed his volunteering experience, helping me strip the wallpaper upstairs, sanded down the woodwork, and I taught him how to apply ceiling paper. Ederson was diligent in studying English grammar and vocabulary in order to improve his level of English.
I wish him best wishes for future ventures.
Eric
Brazil
My experience with Jacqui was excellent, she is very patient and communicative and this is great for practicing English, and she lent me some books to improve my English, and she makes great food, the tasks are very calm, the house is comfortable and just a few minutes from the city center, which is really cool. And she is a very intelligent person who likes to share about various other cultures as well. Thank you Jacqui for the learning opportunity in your home!
6 months ago
Jacqueline replied
Éric was a very good volunteer and keen to improve his knowledge of English, however I was a little unhappy when he departed suddenly to take up another volunteer opportunity. I wish him good luck with future ventures.
Joanna
Mexico
It was a great experience, I improved my English, I learned some cooking recipes and maintenance things. Jackie is a great host, her house is very cozy. The tasks are not very heavy and the cooking is delicious. Bolton is a lovely province; It has several very nice parks and a great center. Manchester is a beautiful and historic city and is only 1 hour away by bus.
8 months ago
Jacqueline replied
Joanna thank you for the 5 star rating, I am pleased you enjoyed your experience here.
Thuany
Brazil
I helped paint the house, and the work was quite easy. The hostess loves to chat, and I had English lessons to practice the language. I had a very positive experience with her; the hours were flexible, she was patient with my English and everything went as planned. However, if you work remotely, the lack of internet and weak signal can be an issue. Jacqueline informed me about this before I arrived, so it wasn't a surprise. The house is organized and comfortable, and the food provided is excellent. It's just three minutes from the bus stop or a 30min walk to Bolton, a 40min metro to Mancheste.
about 2 months ago
Jacqueline replied
Thank you Thuany for your in completing wallpapering the hallway, painting and tidying the front garden. Best wishes for the future.
David
Colombia
The experience was very inmersive in the local culture of Bolton, the tasks are simple and the food was delicious. Is a remarkable enviorment to improve your english. Need to know that you have to make your own meals when you dont volunteering.
3 months ago
Jacqueline replied
Thank you David for your help, it was much appreciated. I too occasionally need a rest day which includes not cooking or cleaning.
Your extra pair of hands has made a difference.
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