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Host rating
65 %
Last replied
23 Feb 2020
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Description
My name is Tara and I have lived in France since 2004 with my husband, Gary and our 2 children , Hannah and Katie. We have been renovating our property since then and welcome tourists in some gites we have on site. We grow some vegetables and raise chickens for eggs, so have nice meals and home made cakes!! We live a quiet life and enjoy living in this region of France.
We are looking for non skilled volunteers or skilled paid workers to help with roofing, guttering, painting and general maintenance.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Language practice
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
we can offer private accommodation for a single person, couple or small family and help them explore the local area, integrate into our local community and enjoy the local culture, language and lifestyle.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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 minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. 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
General DIY maintenance , roofing repairs,guttering, brickwork pointing/repairs, painting, decking, fence maintenance/repair
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
German: Beginner
Accommodation
Detached property, fully renovated accommodation with 2 bedrooms, 1 double room and 1 single room(1adult/2 children)
bathroom with shower and washing machine, lounge with TV(french and English channels), small functional kitchen.
Other accomadation avail;able for larger family
What else ...
we are situated in a small village within 6km from local town, supermarkets and shops. we are happy to take helpers to local events, beaches and other places of interest. we are happy to entertain but also are aware that some free time is important for all. we are friendly, very welcoming and happy to pitch in with any projects
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
