Highland, United Kingdom

5.0
(7 reviews)7

Building & Garden Upkeep, Beautiful Ullapool, Scotland

Immerse yourself in the local culture
6 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals
6 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Painting & Decorating
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
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What you get

4

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.
Support
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Verified Host
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Availability

Oct
Nov
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Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week
Stay up to
2 weeks

The Experience

We are a welcoming, honest family running a local business in a beautiful village in the Highlands of Scotland. We are looking for someone to help us with our winter property maintenance, including gardening, painting, and building projects. If you enjoy hands-on work and want to experience the magic of a Scottish winter, we would love to hear from you!

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Requirements

  • Fluent English
  • Over 24 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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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Distillery Renovations

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 6 Immersing in the local culture
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 4 Get in touch with nature
  • 4 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 3 9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
  • 1 5. Gender equality
  • 1 8. Decent work and economic growth
Katja

Germany

5

My time at the host was great! The apartment was comfortable and right in the middle of town. Katie and Laurie are awesome—they gave me great advice about the area and were super easy to work with. I hope they have a great opening soon and wish their family all the best. It was my first Worldpackers experience, and I couldn't have wished for a better one.

over 1 year ago

Julia

United States

5

This was a fantastic experience for both my husband and I, and we would definitely recommend it to anyone! Katie and Lawrie are such nice and welcoming people, and just great to chat with. The work was very reasonable, organized, and professional. Ullapool is a really cute town with great cafe, restaurant, and shop options. There are also a lot of nice walks nearby and plenty to do right within town. We felt completely comfortable and safe the entire time we were here. Overall, we had an amazing time and would love to return one day!

over 1 year ago

Taya

Australia

5

My time in Ullapool was fantastic. Katie and Lawrie were kind and respectful hosts, welcoming us into their community. Ullapool is a great little town with lots of nature to explore. There is not much public transport in or out of the town, so you have to be prepared to make your own way around - but it is definitely worth it! Katie and Lawrie were very friendly and accommodating. The tasks they assigned were suitable for all and I was grateful that I got the opportunity to learn some new skills!

over 1 year ago

Bianca

Germany

5

I couldn't have asked for a better first Worldpackers experience. What an incredible 3 weeks I've had working with Katie and Lawrie! They're genuinely wonderful people—striking the perfect balance between being great hosts and respectful employers. They explained what they needed clearly, involved us in meaningful ways, and completely respected work hours. Food allowance provided was more than fair and the accommodation was a 10/10. Would I return? In a heartbeat! I'm leaving with new skills, unforgettable memories, and lifelong friends. Come and visit me in Malaysia someday <3

over 1 year ago

Leo

United States

5

I had a great experience at this Workaway. The work hours are fair and the work i did was enjoyable. The apartment was amazing, very high quality with a nice kitchen. I found the town quite nice, although very quiet. I would volunteer here again.

over 1 year ago

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