Home help in family home with short term let on site

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 4 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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.

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

Child Care: Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

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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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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: 3 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

School run with kids on bikes, 1km away. Preparing breakfast for kids, basic family evening meal. Helping with school pick up on bike. Keeping kitchen and basic house work, with family linen help. Ad hoc house help as above.

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Requirements

Fluent English or Intermediate French
Between 18 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
European Union Passport
United States Visa
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

4 Immersing in the local culture
4 Meeting locals
4 Practicing English
2 Get in touch with nature
1 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 3. Good health and well-being
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Jane

Russia

This was my first ever experience of volunteering with WorldPackers, and I was very pleased with it! Kerstine and Glenn made me feel like home. The work hours were flexible (I had to combine my remote work with some housekeeping and looking after kids). The kids are a lovely bunch! The guesthouse is located withing 25-minute walk from the city centre. Inverness itself is lovely - there are plenty of cute cafes, shops and cool pubs. Shops close quite early though! I really enjoyed staying with Glenn, Kerstine and their kids. Would be happy to come back one day! 🩷

5 days ago

Camila

Uruguay

My experience with the family was lovely. I was able to learn more about Inverness, I was able to learn more about English. I felt part of the family, they were warm, attentive and respectful! It was my first experience as a volunteer and it was the best start I could have had! Thank you very much family!

3 months ago

David Omar

Mexico

The tasks include taking the kids to school, picking them up, accompanying them to activities, cooking, and other household duties. Kerk and Glenn are very kind and fun; the house and room are cozy and comfortable. They always make sure you have everything you need and more, and are always ready to help, making you feel at home at all times. The kids are affectionate, smart, and a lot of fun to be around. Take good care of them and enjoy being with them cause they are special. I learned a lot from being with the kids and I will always remember them. ME GUSTA TU HERMANA (ask the kids about it).

3 months ago

Raul

Mexico

This experience was great! Glenn and Kerk are amazing hosts, very welcoming and caring. They always gave us clear instructions to carry out tasks every day. We helped to prepare breakfast, get the kids ready and take them to school and after-school activities, prepare dinner, clean and do the laundry. But the best was to spend time with the kids. If you decide to come here, keep in mind you are a great influence in their childhood and upbringing. Be prepared to correct the kids when necessary, challenge them, encourage them, and have lots of fun. Inverness is a great place to explore as well.

3 months ago

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