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300 year old farmhouse on an island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, Gozo, Malta

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    *** PLEASE ONLY WRITE TO US, IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR 5 WEEKS OR MORE ***

    We are living in the most beautiful part of Gozo, Malta. Here we run our freediving school and B&B; right by the cliffs and with the ocean at the end of our street. We were lucky enough to find a wonderful 300 year old farmhouse on the outskirts of Gozo to make our home, and being extremely busy creating our dream, we really need help with everyday tasks making ends meet in our home. We have holistic backgrounds and visions to better the future together.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Gozo is a small Island in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. A great holiday destination for everyone, where nothing is far away. Gozo has a very interesting history, and with its historic sites, architecture, culture, entertainment, unique nature, beaches and incredible snorkel and dive sites, Gozo has it all. We at Innerdive are originally from Denmark, but the freediving center and B&B are hubs for meeting new people from all over the world. There is ample opportunity to learn and practice different languages, and the possibility of cultural exchange and making new friends are a great part of the experience here :)

    You will be given the opportunity to learn freediving from our skilled and experienced team of instructors. If you are a sea lover or if you like yoga and meditation, chances are you would love freediving and being in a 'freediving atmosphere'. You also have the possibility to learn how to use freediving equipment and, not to mention, learn about marine life with our local freedivers.

    Gozo is a small island so we enjoy an abundance of peace and quiet in combination with the hustle and bustle of our B&B where freedivers from all walks of life come through. The activities that the island offers therefore also varies with the season, the people and the weather. Which is what makes our little place so special.

  • Help

    Help

    Daily life at Innerdive:
    We would like to invite life loving and self-motivated people to be part of our family.
    The tasks consist of daily cleaning, laundry, tidying, shopping and maintenance in and around the house and the outside areas. We share a happy, heartfelt and warm atmosphere with our 2 young cat-ladies, Sif and Mille contributing to the lively, loving and relaxed atmosphere :)

    A very important part of our daily life is the fact that guests and staff live side by side and share facilities and daily routines. This is an essential part of the community and the vision of the place.

    Our days start at 7 am by preparing the house and the yard for the day. No previous experience is required, but you need to be a responsible, self-motivated person with an eye for details, who also cares for living in a clean and tidy home with a nice atmosphere. Cleanliness and tidiness are essential since the house is the base for our dive center and bed and breakfast. Our guests should feel welcome and accommodated in the surroundings of the house any time of the day. Since the house is used by divers, has 'breathing' limestone walls, and winds sometimes bring in sand, keeping the place tidy is an ongoing task throughout the day.

    We therefore expect our workawayers to first and foremost focus on the daily tasks and chores around the house and contributing to keeping the house an inviting place for the guests. Enjoying the snorkeling and freediving at Innerdive is a perk, but it's not always possible to join daily, which we stress since this has been misunderstood by workawayers in the past. We love the warm and friendly team spirit that we share, and we do expect our workawayers to prioritise the work and then value their spare time in the beautiful island of Gozo - not the other way around. Innerdive is an active and creative community in the high season, and a stay with us is an opportunity to work in a beautiful setting with lovely people – but it is not a vacation.

    If you are interested in freediving and snorkeling, we invite you to participate in the activities we offer in our freediving center when your time permits this. 

    If you have a drivers' license, this will be very helpful as we get around by car on the island. We drive on the left side here, and only ask you to drive when you are comfortable doing this.

    Seasons:
    Joining us in the high season vs. low season are different experiences. In the high season the place is an extrovert and bustling place. In the low season you will find the place quieter and more introvert.

    In the high season (April-November) the houses are usually full of freedivers and travellers, and you can expect a lot of activity, both at Innerdive and on the island in general. We have a lot of people coming through and naturally have more staff as well.

    In the low season (November-March) we take advantage of the peace and quiet to check in with whatever needs fixing or changing. In these months you can expect few people around the house, rainy and windy weather, green and blossoming nature and less tourists on the island. However, we still need help around the house, and we share lovely experiences with each other and the people who stay with us.

  • Languages spoken

    Danish: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We offer a shared room with single beds (pillow, duvet/blanket, linen, towels and mosquito nets in the summer being provided). There is a shared bathroom with a shower, kitchen with designated room in the fridge and a cooker available for cooking food. The facilities are shared with staff and guests.

    In the yard we have a swimming pool that is used for swimming and training, you're welcome to use it as well.

    Regarding meals, we can only offer breakfast for our workaways, so make sure to have this in mind when applying, as we are aware, that this is not available for everyone financially.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Fun things Gozo is famous for : Freediving, Scuba diving, Kayaking, climbing, nature walks, hiking, biking, quad biking, great food, local Festas and much much more.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Yes, we have had several DN in the house over time.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Around 25 hours a week.

Host ref number: 552997818882

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