Homestay Moray, United Kingdom

5.0
(5 reviews)5

Extra pair of hands needed for a busy household in Scotland

Connect with the locals
5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture
5 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

5h

Hours per day
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.
Pet Sitting
Taking care of and looking after pets.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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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.
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
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.
Free Tours
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Get free drinks or beverages.
Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.
Bikes at your disposal
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Stay at least
30 days
Stay up to
12 weeks

The Experience

Looking for help with chores around the house including cooking, cleaning and walking our lovely dog. Help around the garden or bits of maintenance/painting. Depends on the person and the help/skills they can offer. Four older \"kids\" but no child care required. Oldest just moved out last week. Youngest 15. Supportive family in the same village who will also take you out as much as possible to see the area and be available if needed.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English
  • Over 25 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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5 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 5 Meeting locals
  • 5 Immersing in the local culture
  • 4 Practicing English
  • 3 Get in touch with nature
  • 2 Meeting international travelers
  • 1 Developing social awareness
Anna

Hungary

5

We've spent an amazing 3 weeks with the family and we really enjoyed that time. Thank you for welcoming us into your home and showing us around that gorgeous part of Scotland! It was a truly unforgettable experience with loads of memories! 😊

about 1 month ago

Djonathan

Brazil

5

Living with Rachel's family for a few days was such a fun and special experience. Rachel and Trevor did everything they could to make me feel comfortable, enjoy my stay, and explore the surrounding area. Rachel made me feel very welcome in her home, always respecting our agreements and my remote work schedule. I'm very grateful for the trips, the company, the laughs, and all the moments we shared. I hope we can meet again in the future. I wish you all the very best and will miss you very much. A big hug to the whole family — Trevor, Aila, Arran, Dani, Amy, Sofi, Suki❤️ Djoni

3 months ago


Rachel replied

Thank you for your lovely review. You were an absolute pleasure to host and such a hard worker! Willing to get stuck in to anything and worked so hard in the garden in the Scottish heat power washing, cutting hedges, helping dump rubbish and weeding. You transformed our garden and made a great job of the outdoor and indoor painting you did. Thank you for braving the depths of our 18ft well to weed it out and clean the walls. Nothing was ever a problem for you. We wish you all the best

Torrie

United States

5

My time at the home was really special. It's a small city, but being here helped me slow down and get back in touch with nature in a way I didn't expect. The house is full of life and feels so welcoming. The work felt fair and balanced, and I had plenty of time to explore all that the beautiful country has to offer. I truly felt like I gained a family. I'm leaving really grateful and with so many memories from exploring Scotland.

6 months ago


Rachel replied

Thank you for your kind words Torrie and for all the support you provided to my family during my time studying. The kids say you were the best cook ever and really miss all the delicious recipes you tried out on us. We were very grateful guinea pigs! You looked after us all so well including our dog, Aila who had great long walks with you. We miss the lovely chats and the girls loved going to the gym and yoga classes with you. We spent a lovely Valentine's Day with you also. All the best

Luciana

Brazil

5

I stayed for three months at the home with Rachel and her family, and it was a truly special experience. Everyone was kind, welcoming, and made me feel at home from the very beginning. I had my own private room, enjoyed amazing food, practiced my English, and met wonderful people. Going to church with her parents meant a lot to me. I loved walking in the woods with Aila and visiting new places. Rachel was flexible, generous, and supportive. I am deeply grateful for this time and will always remember it with love and appreciation. These memories will stay with me forever always in my heart!!!

9 months ago

Gustavo

Brazil

5

My experience with this volunteering opportunity was amazing. From the beginning, I felt very welcome. Rachel is a wonderful person: kind, understanding, and always open to dialogue.

The work is calm and flexible, which makes the experience even more enjoyable. Rachel’s motivation for creating this project is very meaningful and truly enriches the whole experience.

I wish I had more time to continue, as it was a very positive and enriching experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a human, light, and well-organized volunteering opportunity.

11 months ago

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Hosted by Rachel

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