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Dear workawayers.
My name is chris.
I invite you to consider this unique workaway experience in my home town St. Ives, Cornwall.
We are looking for a responsible individual to be part of the team helping to run an online rental over the summer period.
There are some key skills are necessary for this position. The candidate must be punctual, personable and sociable and able to use there own initiative. Communicating with guests in a kind and pleasant manor is important. Previous cleaning experience to a high standard is very important, organisational skills are key. Managerial skills and General maintenance knowledge will go a long way. Also IT skills are essential to be able to use online booking platforms.
Hours vary although generally work hours are upon check out ( 10 am ) until everything is ready for the next guest to arrive. This could be anything from 1 hour up to 4 hours depending on how many guests check out on any given day.
Being a keen traveler myself, it gives me great pleasure to welcome guests to my home town and give workawayers a super opportunity to live and work in a relaxed yet professional environment. With the beaches, surf and St. Ives town centre just short walk away!
I am a very keen outdoors enthusiast and love to surf, shape surfboards, hike, spearfish, music etc. so happy to share this magical place :)
Work carried out is payed at a basic wage. Accommodation is part of the exchange.
Please enquire for further details
Thanks Chris :)Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
St Ives is an art Mecca and an area of outstanding natural beauty. Amongst other things I can provide deep local knowledge on Cornwall, surf lessons, boat trips, hiking info and tours, art gallery and exhibition info, food and nightlife info. Wild foraging, spear fishing and free dive info or tours and more
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 UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. 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.
Help
* Meeting and greeting guests on arrival
* Answering any queries or questions the guests might have
* Making sure the guests are comfortable and happy
* Cleaning the guest accommodation upon check out
* general cleaning and housework of communal areas
* washing, drying, folding and organising towels and linen
* some Gardening
* some general maintenance
* Being available to call at any point during the dayLanguages
Languages spoken
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
A comfortable room in a large house situated a 15 minute walk into st Ives town and beaches
What else ...
Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions if you are interested in helping at my place.
Many thanksA little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Good Wi-Fi connection
Space for parking camper vans
There is an ideal spot close by to park.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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The work is just as detailed, he is always open to new ideas and responds very kindly.
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The work is just as detailed, he is always open to new ideas and responds very kindly.
I would definitely recommend… read more
I would highly recommend Fatima to any workaway host.
Thank you!
Chris is an amazing person with lots of stories… read more
I would Recommend her to any host.
Thank you.
Thanks so much :)