Experience life on a Hebridean Island, indoor painting

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
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Connect with nature: 11 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 10 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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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.

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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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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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Sep

Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 4 weeks

The Experience

We need help to complete decorating our new built home, Painting the floor of a large workshop/room

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 20 and 65 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

11 Get in touch with nature
10 Immersing in the local culture
10 Meeting locals
5 Practicing English
4 Developing social awareness
4 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 12. Responsible consumption and production

Nikoline

Denmark

My first experience volunteering with Worldpackers was unforgettable, thanks to Val and Graham's incredible hospitality. Their kindness and warmth made me feel right at home, and I'm already planning my next visit. Even though graham had to leave early, I still enjoyed the beework, the travel stories from him and the jokes. I spend most of my time with Val, Maya, Toto, and Droco. Val is incredibly at creating a cozy atmosphere, whether through soap-making, binge-watching our favorite show, having visitors, exploring the incredible nature or visiting the community. Can't wait to come back❤️

26 days ago

alida

Chile

I loved my time in Coll. Val made me feel welcomed and looked after. We had nice and interesting conversations. I feel grateful they had me over and if I could I would go back. I'll miss going swimming and making soap!. Working with the bees was really cool. I 100% recommend coming here :) Keep in mind that as it is in a fairly rural area, they don't have running water yet. So if it's important to you, ask about the water situation. In all honesty, you get used to it really fast and you really learn to value water. It's worth the initial discomfort. Thank you for your kindness Val.

7 months ago

Kyle

United States

I stayed only one week with Val and Graham, and it was an amazing experience!! I didn't know what to expect as it was my first world packers experience, but it is possible they have RUINED all future worldpacker stays in the best way possible. Everyone on Coll is incredibly inviting, and from day one, I felt like a member of the community and of the family. The work is manageable, and time is respected. In time off, you can explore the island, visit Tiree or neighboring Islands via ferry, or just hang out with the locals in the town center. I can not recommend this experience more!!

8 months ago

Alex

Israel

My experience was great, maybe the best so far! Graham and Val are amazing hosts. They make you feel home - comfortable accommodation, great food, very convenient working hours (with bees!) And the place is so beautiful! I definitely recommend this experience 🙂🙏🏼

8 months ago

Valentina replied

Please stay in touch Alex, we love you now, happy homeward journey ❤

Nickole

Costa Rica

I cannot recommend this place enough. Val and Graham are exceptional people, their place is amazing beautiful. You get to eat fresh eggs every morning from their chickens, they have a lovely dog and two fluffy cats. Working with the bees is lovely. Coll is a beautiful place and they would take me to the beach often and we swam on the ocean. My heart is forever there and I genuinely didn't want to leave.

9 months ago

Valentina replied

Thanks so much Nickole, we loved having you stay, please keep in touch 🥰

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