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Last replied
9 Apr 2024
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Description
-General help around the house, some cleaning ,cooking ,taking care of the dogs.
-Keeping the garden in order, weeding, raking, cleaning after the dogs
-people with restoration skills, masonry, carpentry, general maintenance.
Large seaside property on the island of Milos in the South Aegean. Unspoiled Natura 2000 area in the bay, 15 kms of good access road from nearest harbor town .
I'm a retired dentist looking to revive this old family estate that has been long neglected.
There are several old buildings and stone fences that require constant maintenance, plus some farming work.
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PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF :
-you are under 28
-cannot stay for 4 weeks or more
Please include the link to your social apps profile, if any.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Helpers have the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the basics of beekeeping, hydroponics, and several skills like gardening and maintenance work in addition to the experience of living on a Greek island.
Help
For May-June-July 2024
We seek:
1. Help with the garden / dogs / house
2. General maintenance and restoration , building , carpentry, etc.
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NO drugs, only recreational use of alcohol or tobacco.
You also need to be tidy and organized.
Languages spoken
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
German: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
We offer accommodation , outside WC, kitchen. You should be able to stay at least 4 weeks. No public transportation, so if you plan to explore you need wheels.
Terms flexible, to be discussed.
Please do not apply if you are under 28, or without a few good photos of you, not landscapes, not your dogs, not your whole class.
Also, please give your FB link if possible. We want to know a bit more of you.
One last thing : we expect email replies within a few days. Delaying your reply more than a week can render our offer invalid, unless you let us know in advance.
What else ...
Information about the island: Google "Milos island"
You will probably need a car/motorbike if you intend to fully explore the island, but you can hike and swim all you want in the area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
15 to 25 hours max
Feedback (7)
During this time Richard proved to be a master builder, and Iwona a great gardener.
They never shied away from work, and they always volunteered more than agreed. They work as a team, helping each other as needed.
They are quiet, good natured and polite.
Heartfully recommended, I hope… read more
They are educated and interested in the world around them, but also sporty and fit.
Thank you guys, it was a pleasure. You are welcome back any time !
Good luck with the rest of your trip!
Pantelis took us twice with his boat and we felt so lucky to meet some special spots of the island.
The house is in a natural area, very quiet and with beutifull views.
The working was ok.
So we can say we really enjoyed the expirience and the island of Milos.
Thank you… read more
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During this time Richard proved to be a master builder, and Iwona a great gardener.
They never shied away from work, and they always volunteered more than agreed. They work as a team, helping each other as needed.
They are quiet, good natured and polite.
Heartfully recommended, I hope… read more
They are educated and interested in the world around them, but also sporty and fit.
Thank you guys, it was a pleasure. You are welcome back any time !
Good luck with the rest of your trip!
Pantelis took us twice with his boat and we felt so lucky to meet some special spots of the island.
The house is in a natural area, very quiet and with beutifull views.
The working was ok.
So we can say we really enjoyed the expirience and the island of Milos.
Thank you… read more
She is a strong, conscientious, hard working girl, with soft manners and an appreciative nature.
She is one of the kindest people I have met, always a kind remark, never a bad word for anyone, even for people who have done her wrong.
We were sorry to see her go, hope to see her again !
Thoroughly… read more
We really appreciated to work with Pantelis, to share moments with him and his family which were welcoming and really warm with us !
The work… read more
During this time they were always eager to help, hard working and meticulous.
Sporty, with healthy habits, non smokers and pleasant personalities .
Another thing that stands out is their exceptionally good manners.
Thoroughly recommended! Hope to see you again guys!
Cathy was with us for three months, helping restore an old house.
She is highly capable in a large variety of technical skills, handy with most power tools, but also with her hands and the paintbrush.
She has a great work ethic, and helped much longer hours than was required of her.
She is very fit and sport oriented, and… read more
He is a great guy, serious and conscientious. He helped in the farm and in rebuilding some dry stone walls. He has an excellent command of English.
Wish you good luck with your cycling venture to Mongolia Antoine, you are always welcome back !
There are a lot of possible things to do here and it is in a very pleasant environment. With another volunteer we renovated dry stone… read more
They helped restore the doors and windows of the lower house, and Bartosz did the kitchen tiles !
They are very conscientious , with pleasant personalities.
They love animals, especially small kittens !
Wish you happy travels guys !
Everyone was enormously kind, open and appreciative.
I wish you luck with the work ahead!
He has been great company and great help. He is easy going with a ready smile, and works harder than he needs, even with a blister on his thumb !
There was never a task too hard for him .
Everyone took to him immediately , and he was soon "adopted" by our… read more
