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7 Mar 2024
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Description
We Close for the winter so no workawayers are needed November to March .
We have a seasonal Cafe , Ice-cream Kiosk & 5 self catering properties & a Sculpture Walk in a beautiful woodland, near Calgary Beach, on the Isle of Mull.
We also have gardens , two veggie gardens , chickens and cats,
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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. We are keen gardeners and need help with Veg production for the cafe , and to help with the chickens .
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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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.
Help
We are looking for experienced summer staff to come work in our Cafe & Ice-cream Kiosk for the September & october .The jobs are : Cafe General Assistant . We also need help with Housekeeping & Self-catering changeovers ,as well as some help in the gardens and Sculpture walk .
Please note we close up for the winter so No Workawayers are needed November to March.
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 from end of March to the end of October. Up to 7 months.September October work is 2 months .
We have two vegetable gardens, a polytunnel and a Solar Dome , we grow veg for the cafe , including salads, Tomatoes cucumbers, herbs, as well as veg, potatoes etc . we need help digging, planting , 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, clearing paths, strimming cutting grass, chipping branches, making paths.etc.
Accommodation available. 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 Cafe ,Housekeeping or Gardening 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
Accommodation
We have a selection of accommodation, Bedsit, Staff Bungalow Single & twin room or camping Hut .Lunch on the days working . WiFi. Laundry available ,we are on a bus route that runs up to 4 times daily monday to Friday. No evening transport.
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.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
up to 5 to 7 hours a day, 5 days a week so we are looking for people that want up to 35 hours per week.
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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
