Help around my yard and explore beautiful capital city Ankara, Turkey

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  Description

  Hi Workaway family! This is Batu!
  
  I never did any volunteering before because my time is mostly occupied with my work at this stage of my life :) My priority here is to seek for some creative volunteers who is interested and had experience with gardening before. We have a new house with a small backyard and a front yard and it requires maintenance.
  
  I'm a passionate traveler
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  I love sunrises and sunsets, landscapes where the water comes together with the color of the nature.
  I didn't experience camping before but I got the equipments and Im willing to experience it at this summer.
  
  Currently, Im living together with my 2 cats. (A British Longhair and a Scottish Straight). It would be nice to inform me If you are allergic to pets, It's possible to drive them to my parents place which is just more than a mile away from my place.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I'm a former kitchen chef and I have a fully equipped kitchen. I'm ready to share my all the knowledge about food since It is a big passion for me. I'd like to get to know more international recipes as well as traditional recipes.

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  Help

  Volunteer is requested to do the simple maintenance of the yard. Clean the leaves, prune the hedges/trees and to deadhead spent flowers then recreate the garden with putting their soul in it. I believe this process won't take more than a week and you will be able to extend or shorten your working hours. 3-4 hours daily would be enough in my opinion.
  
  Please, before you apply consider the following;
  
  -The place of accommodation and the work place is located in different parts of the city.
  
  -Your work place is located 12KM away from the place where you will be staying and you will be staying alone during the work hours. (I'll be there If you seriously in need for help)
  The property is located inside a gated community so there is no safety concern since you will be working in a %100 safe area. All our neighbors are well educated and kind people.
  
  -This house isn't furnished yet, a folding chair will be your best chance to sit and take some rest.
  
  -The weather could be hot, around 30-34C
  
  -Bathrooms are available for use. There is electricity and water.
  
  -Transportation to/from this house to your accommodation will be provided by me.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Intermediate
  French: Intermediate
  Spanish: Beginner
  Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I used to study French at the university but It has been many years that I didn't practice. Since I started to study Chinese, I feel like Im forgetting the things that I know about French already.. It would be nice to practice with a native friend.
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  Accommodation

  You will be staying at the heart of the capital of Türkiye, Ankara with a beautiful panoramic city view where you will be enjoying your hot or cold drink after work.
  
  I care about comfort and I know everybody likes comfort.
  You will have your own bedroom with a king size bed. (180x200)
  Bathroom is shared. I have clean towels and all the necessary stuff.
  You can use the fridge as you wish, I don't mind sharing my stuff.
  
  There are 4 supermarkets and many small groceries within 5-8 min walking distance.

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  What else ...

  The rest of the time will be completely yours.
  Maybe we can take a sightseeing tour by drive, take a walk in the city or visit nearby cities.
  The apartment is located in the best spot for public transportation. When you walk out of the door, It takes less than 2 minutes to reach the metro station which connects you to everywhere around the city.
  Downtown Ankara is about 15-20 min. by walk and just less than 8 minutes by metro.
  Main train station is 10 minutes by walk.
  Main bus station is just 4 stations with underground line and takes just 10 minutes as well.

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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

  The only problem is the internet speed. Türkiye has the slowest internet in all over the Europe...

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 3-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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