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Hi we are Jackie and George. We have a house on the island of Skopelos. The house is about 170 meters from a lovely beach and small port called Agnontas. The house is in its own ground s and there are 3 terraces to relax on. We have 2 small dogs who are very friendly. We need someone to come and help us clear some land at the back of the house. Also we would like someone who could make / build and prepare some raised beds for growing our own produce. Also build a chicken coop.
The town of Skopelos is 7 kilometres away and there is bus service if someone wanted to go into the lively town. There is another beautiful beach about 2 kilometres away called. Limnonari.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are a couple in our 60’s. We are sociable and have a good number of friends. We’re looking for someone (1 or 2 people to do some gardening including cutting back some very long grass. Also making some raised beds for growing tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers etc. we would ideally like someone who could build us a chicken coop.
we would provide meals and soft drinks.
Our house is in the popular area of Agnondas.
We have a spare bedroom with two beds and a terrace off the bedroom. We have a large terrace downstairs that we use and the volunteers are welcome to join us or there is a small terrace off the kitchen which could be designated theirs for the duration of their stay. In their free time they can travel around the stunning island and visit some beautiful beaches. We also have some excellent hiking trails and a good friend of ours works trail clearing.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We would like someone who could help us clear some of the land behind the house and also do some gardening. We have a strimmer and would provide thick gloves.
We don’t provide boots as we have no idea what size would be wanted.
The basement of the house also needs to be organised better. We would also help when possible I would like to put in some raised beds and start to grow some of my own food.se would like someone who could make / build some raised beds for growing vegetables and fruit.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Greek: Intermediate
Accommodation
A double bedroom with 2 beds. Close to the upstairs bathroom. Plenty of wardrobe space. A terrace off the bedroom that will will be designated for their use. There is also a second shower and toilet on ground floor.
Breakfast, light lunch and Dinner will be provided. Towels and bedding will be provided.
We have 2 small dogs that are friendly.
What else ...
There is a regular bus service at the end of the lane to Skopelos town and also to most beaches. There is a small local shop at the end of the lane. We live extremely close to local restaurants at the port of Agnondas. Volunteers could visit the local beaches or go into town and enjoy the bars and restaurants.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The house has internet and we would have no issue with them doing our work part of the day and their own work at other times. We have 2 small friendly dogs. George smokes 2 or 3 cigarettes a day but always outside. We have internet access. We can’t accept pets as we have 2 dogs and there are many cats in the area. We don’t mind a campervan.
Space for parking camper vans
A small camper van would be ok but unfortunately not a large motorhome as we wouldn’t have the room.
Can possibly accept pets
Unfortunately we would not be able to accommodate pets because we have 2 dogs and there are a lot of cats in the area.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
