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General help, exchange philosophies and relax on the island of Kos, Greece

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  • Last activity: 27 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    UPDATE WE NEED HELP IN APRIL 2024 we are looking for help with our garden and home for some months eg in May cleaning in house too, for 5 hrs per day 5 days a week. we live in a wonderful, Greek villa with a big garden 10 mins walk from the beach. We have three adorable cats and chickens, a big garden which needs to be maintained, new plants added etc,maintained and watered . I am a life coach and my partner an English lecturer .I am 67, he a little younger and often I am here with a friend and my cats !!

    Regular bus service to Kos town from the village centre. Superb climate.Easy access to restaurants internet cafes etc and a free swimming pool if preferred in summer months ,(20 mins walk away) , great place to chill.

    I have studied philosophy and sport, am flexi vegan /vegetarian, we eat no meat or fish at home and I am involved in a philanthropic animal project on Kos island .

    This is perfect for someone physically in good shape, no heavy lifting who likes walking, water sports , swimming ,nature and plants and can do physical work and rise earlyish 5 mornings a week when hot, less of an early start in May ..

    Beautiful views from the house, peaceful ,perfect for chilling with a very welcoming, kind host who speaks English and German fluently.

    Every cafe and pool etc in the village has free internet .For emergencies we can offer internet.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Improve language skills we can conversation in German or English I am a native English speaker.

    Learn about my philanthropic venture on the island, I founded a charity here, optional.

    Philosophise, I love philosophy and have written my own book and am a life coach .
    Possible opportunity to likely meet up with other young people if you are young and would like that contact from our animal centre on some days if wished.

    Great for improving swimming, hiking and water sport skills, chilling out and experiencing , to quote others....a .magical, ambiance.
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    Idyllic island , Greek culture ,superb restaurants .

    The house is in a magnificent location with sea views and perfect to watch magical sunrises and sunsets , just a great place for the soul with all basic mod cons to hand without being luxurious and sterile.Not for big party types, quiet here but most things easy to access, only a beach walk into the village where w e have shops open all year round .

    Superb location in a magical setting near beach 10 minutes walk to swim .20 minutes to village centre which is bustling in tourist season and from where other islands and buses can be reached .

    Additional possibility : life coaching or English lessons and yoga on request and by arrangement .

  • Help

    Help

    no skills needed just hardworking able to help in our big garden ,nothing heavy , I do it no problem and am retired just too much for me alone !
    As it is hot, hrs of work would be 06.30 till about 09.00 inthe hotter months and 17.30.³ to about 20.00 but these are flexible .

    I would like a well-grounded, hard working, pleasant helper/s with humour and flexibility and good ethics.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private separate entrance ,double room with own use of bathroom shower and toilet, small fridge and tea making and simple self catering facilities to cook the ingredients etc paid for by the host . Room cool in summer and in bottom storey of house total private section with own entrance through open, spacious area used as a garage in winter only

    We have special areas in the garden for watching the sunrise to chill out in in privacy, though a cat or chicken may join you!

    Suitable for a single person or two to three people .Non smokers only . Extra single bed would easily fit in the bedroom with a double bed .

    Workaway accommodation is a separate area so plenty of privacy


    SELF CATERING food paid for you , you go shopping with the host and get what you like and on several days a brunch will be prepared for you and often we take you out to dinner at least once to show you restaurants of Kos .

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    bus stop 30 min walk away .

    many historical sites on Kos , thermal springs , excursions from the village , superb restaurants, nearest 10 mins walk serves food for all budgets and has a lovely garden and beach.

    all the other dedocanese islands close by and easily reachable by boat or plane , Athens 40 min by plane.Kalymnos 15 minutes by boat , Turkey 25 minutes by boat.Cycles can be hired in village as can hire cars and bus service to different parts of the island as well as organised excursions to all interesting places .Yoga available twice a week lift by car can be organised 10 mins drive away .

    Hiking by arrangement .I am looking for a helper who is funloving, strong,well grounded ,can do physical work, not a party type as I want to keep my home peaceful and idyllic with no loud music nor smoking on site and who knows how to respect other people` property and keep their area clean and tidy who respects the environment and is like me, uncomplicated with a sense of humour and a free spirit or one in the making and who will not eat meat nor smoke on site .
    we provide cleanliness and consideration when youbarrive for you to enjoy , we do expect it to be kept as found at all times without us being neurotic about it !!!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Any size

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 539396989629

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