Enjoy the summer in a Gîte on the edge of Ecrins national park in a small hamlet called Les Gauchoirs, France

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  Description

  Hello!
  
  *PLEASE PLEASE read the ad and only apply if you pass all the requirements. Thank you*
  
  I am Dom and I am looking for someone (or couple) to work for me this Summer at my Gîte (Vénosc area) from the end of June until the end of July or the end of August . You will be responsible for preparing the 4 bedrooms, welcoming guests, keeping the common areas tidy, taking phone calls, making sure the garden and outdoor areas are presentable and pretty etc..
  
  You will also be responsible for caring for my 3 cats. So cat lovers necessary.
  
  Hours will be between 20-25 hours a week. Salary and Accomodation included.
  
  This is great job for someone who loves to be in nature and enjoys hospitality and conversing with clients. You will have plenty of time to explore the Ecrins National Park.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You will enjoy the French culture in the Alpes. You will get a chance to improve your gardening, French & English.
  
  You will have opportunities to learn to improve your people skills, cycling, mountain biking and mountaineering skills.
  
  You will have time to hike in and around the Ecrins national park. Meet the locals and enjoy the nature and peace of the area.
  
  The lodge is right next to a cycling walkers path where you will be able to say hello to people passing. Or even better explore the directions this path takes you.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  Please find the necessary requirements for the job:
  
  - Conversational French and English
  - Confident, reliable and friendly
  - Practical, smart and able to resolve issues
  - Experience in hospitality eg hotel work
  - Able to do gardening
  - Able to do small DIY tasks
  - Has a CAR
  - Loves cats

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am always interested in learning languages. I am happy to help you improve your English.
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  Accommodation

  You will stay in a cosy studio apartment underneath the lodge.

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  What else ...

  You will be paid French minimum wage. You will have Accomodation also included.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  You will have time to focus on any online projects you may have.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  If you feel more comfortable then you are more than welcome to sleep in your caravan.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  20-25 hours/week, 5 days a week max