Some light housework and shopping to help someone with limited mobility near the sunny Andalusian coast, Spain

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  Description

  Hello. I'm Dean, and I have created this profile with help from my friend, Andy, as since I had a stroke three years ago, I can no longer type or use a computer.
  
  I used to be very active, and worked renovating houses and apartments, but now, sadly, I no longer can do this kind of work. I can drive, walk short distances, and do basic jobs around the house, but not a great deal else, physically. I am looking for a Workaway volunteer to help with some basic jobs, such as go to the shops to buy food, cook some meals and help me clean my apartment and an apartment I have by the sea, which friends and family stay in. I DO NOT require any medical help or assistance with anything personal. The working hours would normally be less than three hours a day, sometimes much less, with a guaranteed two days a week off. It is an easy Workaway, which would give volunteers plenty of free time, with not a lot of work, and would suit someone who works online, would like to be near the beach, or just wants their own space for a while.
  
  I live in a two-bedroom apartment in Vera pueblo, about 10 minutes from the sea in the south of Spain. Close to the apartment, there are shops, restaurants, bars and a regular bus service to pretty much anywhere. Andy has a separate Workaway host profile, with his wife, Rose, titled 'Help us take care of a beautiful old farmhouse near the Mojácar coast in Andalusia, Spain', which is active and, happily, quite popular (do take a look).
  
  I sometimes spend a couple of days a week at a villa inland where my partner lives, and on those days you would be completely free. This workaway is accommodation only, and there are supermarkets close by. I can accommodate one or two workawayers, but if there are two of you, you would be sharing a room and a bed. Please note I am a smoker.
  
  Initially, Andy will read and respond to messages, but he will set up a video call between you and me once he has chatted and we agree to move forwards. Andy says that (he is typing so I have no choice...) I am a lovely, happy, man, with a big heart, and he is hoping that some Workaway volunteers can make my life just a little bit more pleasant with a little bit of help around the place.
  
  Sidenote... Andy works at a local dog shelter a few afternoons a week. If you would like to go there with him to walk some dogs, they would appreciate it. Dean will drive you there if he is free.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Elderly Companionship

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Honestly, the cultural exchange element of this workaway would depend on your desire to go out and meet people and do things. I am not going to give you much cultural excitement, but you can find plenty of it locally if you look for it. I am not going to teach you about farming or biodiversity, but I do have a lot of knowledge of building and decorating techniques which I can pass on, although my body no longer allows me to do much myself.

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  Help

  I would like help with basic housework, help cleaning my apartment and the apartment my friends and family stay in. I would also appreciate you doing some shopping and cooking meals. At the moment, cooking is a challenge for me, so I eat only very basic meals like toast or cereal or go to the restaurant around the corner for food. No medical or personal help will be required at any time.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  You would have a private, recently redecorated double room with a new bed and mattress and a private bathroom, in a two bedroom apartment. I can accommodate two workawayers, but you would have to be friends or partners, as there is only the one workaway room.

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  What else ...

  Locally, there are beaches, towns. villages that can be reached via bus, and Vera town is a short walk away. Almeria, Alicante and Murcia are a longer bus ride away, and I am often available to drive short distances if you want to visit somewhere close. Two big supermarkets and a few bars and restaurants are a short walk away.

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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

  I have a good wifi connection.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  You can park a campervan on the street outside the apartment block, but you probably won't fit anything tall in the underground carpark.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Well behaved dogs are welcome, but do remember, this is an apartment, not a house with a garden.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, probably less.