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Host is looking for help immediately
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Host rating
100 %
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Last replied
7 Jul 2026
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Reply rate
97.5 %
Usually responds within 14 days
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Feedback
25
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Email verified
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Host offers payment
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Min stay requested: 1 month or more
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Description
We are looking for summer seasonal help to work mainly in our icecream kiosk but also some Gardening and housekeeping
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We have Gardens & a Sculpture Walk in a beautiful woodland,and icecream kiosk near Calgary Beach, on the Isle of Mull.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
. After work we are a short walk down to the Calgary beach to enjoy the beautiful Landscape and wildlife, we have eagles overhead, deer on the hillside, otters down the bay, a beautiful place to enjoy and meet people as they walk around the sculpture walk, and beach.
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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 UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. 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.
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Help
We are looking for one experienced summer staff . We need help with manning the icecream kiosk-scooping icecream ,involves using credit card terminal and serving the customers , also some gardening and housekeeping.
This is paid work , and you must have the correct experience , work permits , and references to work for us as we are a business. We would prefer long term Staff to stay as long as possible .we need help from end of July & all of August .
We have a vegetable gardens a,polytunnel and a Solar Dome .
we need help , weeding watering the veg plots. & help with day to day maintenance in the sculpture walk, and property gardens. As well as woodland work within the sculpture walk if experienced , clearing paths, strimming cutting grass, chipping branches, making paths.etc.or lighter gardening if not a gardener .
Helping with our housekeeping cleaning and laundry.
Accommodation available on site . We are happy to help with travel information within Scotland. The Isle of Mull is approx. 100miles north of Glasgow. there are train and bus links from Glasgow to Oban.Oban is the main ferry port to Mull. Once on Mull there are Buses to Tobermory then another bus to Calgary.
Please only apply if you have the necessary experience & already in the uk , Sorry being a business we can only take staff who have the correct visa/ permit to work in the uk. Thank you. -
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
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Accommodation
We have accommodation, Single Room WiFi. Laundry available ,we are on a bus route that runs up to 4 times daily Monday to Friday. No evening transport. Staff Bike available.
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What else ...
The Isle of Mull is a beautiful island , and Calgary Beach is a very idyllic white sand beach,so will suit those who love wildlife and a rural environment .Lots of wildlife to see , the nearest village is 5 miles away , with Tobermory the islands capital 12 miles away, there is a bus service mon to Fri .
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Ted
Energetic young Long haired Lurcher
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The area is stunning, all staff accommodation were charming, their family and locals were very lovely people.
Had a great and unforgettable experience, thank you so much!!
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The area is stunning, all staff accommodation were charming, their family and locals were very lovely people.
Had a great and unforgettable experience, thank you so much!!
I have a car and was able to visit a … read more
Communication prior to my visit was clear (explaining paid hours / work away hours) so that there was little confusion about what was required to fulfill responsibilities. Accommodation was … read more
Mull has lots of fantastic places to explore if you are into the outdoors and don’t … read more
Thanks again, all the best, Krystal :)
Great coffee, soup … read more
Julia and Mathew are completely friendship and up to help you in any question might be occur in your stay there.
Plus, the beach and the forest that surrounds the farmhouse it's beautiful, and everyday you can have a new experience discovering both!
Calgary is a gem – the bay and woodland (and Mull in general) were a lovely place to spend the summer. Many quiet evenings walking along the bay, up in the hills etc. During the day the Calgary hub (cafe, … read more
