General help at our non-profit campsite in Sussex near Brighton, UK

United Kingdom

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10/05/2022
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Description
We are a non-profit charity run campsite, in rural Sussex at the foot of the South Downs, just a few miles from Brighton and its beaches. Our Charity focuses on the welfare and development of disabled people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Gardening
General Maintenance
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
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What's this?
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer foreign students, with energy and enthusiasm, a unique opportunity to develop their English Language skills through communication with a diverse range of people in a family environment. Would be ideal for students with an interest in tourism, agriculture and horticulture.
Help
We welcome Workawayers who are willing to help with general maintenance (including cutting grass with ride on mower, petrol mower and tractor; painting; planting) and cleaning (particularly shower block), as well as welcoming guests to our campsite and showing them to their pitches. Help will be asked 5 days a week.

We will provide ample opportunity to practice your English language skills and interact with the many campers staying here
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Large tent with electricity, cooking facilities in the summer months. A caravan will be provided in the winter months.
What else ...
We are based in a popular area of outstanding natural beauty in rural Sussex, with easy transport links to Brighton and London. The South Downs offers the opportunity to enjoy walking, cycling, hang gliding, horse riding and much more. Nearby, the cosmopolitan City of Brighton offers sea beaches for swimming and boating, as well restaurants and bars, shopping; simply something to suit everyone's taste.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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(5.0)

Cultural exchange:
(4.8)

Communication:
(5.0)

03/09/2021

Left by Workawayer (Maria) for host

A huge thanks to the entire team for a welcoming and wonderful time at Southdown way! I helped out for the busy summer period, and despite it being my first experience on a campsite, they taught me everything and I feel like after the 6 weeks I've spent there I have learnt a lot in regards to hospitality. It was a pleasure working with Gloria and… read more

(Excellent )

02/09/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Maria)

Maria is a pleasure to have around and she gets on with people. She came to work on the campsite which was a new experience for her and she did really well dealing with, at times, difficult customers. It was lovely to watch her grow with experience, try new things and acquire new skills. We thoroughly enjoyed having her on our team and hope that… read more

(Excellent )

07/02/2020

Left by Workawayer (João Vitor ) for host

Thank you guys for my lovely time at the camp. The place is beautiful and very quiet (I was there during the winter). The job is also great, with many possibilities to learn new stuff, improve skills and be creative as well. All the team is always looking after you and trying to make your time there delightful. I would recommend this place and… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2019

Left by Workawayer (Sergio) for host

I have no words to describe my experience in the Caravan & Camping Park.

This was my first volunteer experience abroad and everything was better than I would have ever imagined.

All members of the campsite staff are lovely: Gloria, Angie, Gen, Toby, Bill and Linda are all of them wonderful people and each one will always help you with anything… read more

(Excellent )

16/05/2019

Left by Workawayer (Friedel) for host

This was my first workaway experience and it couldn't have been more lovely.
First of all the place is great, lots of beautiful nature around, but there's also fun to be had in the town nearby and London/Brighton are affordable to reach for short trips. The accomdation exceeded my expectations and the work is absolutely manageable. Also the guy… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Alessio)

We really enjoyed hosting Alessio, he has a great work ethic, is keen to learn and is very pleasant to be with, no job is too big or too small, his English is very good but he is still keen to improve it and he has a great sense of humour. He will be a great asset to anyones business or project.
We hope he comes back to stay with us again.

(Excellent )

18/03/2019

Left by Workawayer (Alessio) for host

It was my first Workaway experience and it's been absolutely amazing. Everyone at the campsite is so nice and I had some beautiful memories that will be impressed forever in my heart. Thank you for everything Gloria, Toby and Angie, hope to see you soon!!

(Excellent )

08/01/2019

Left by host for Workawayer (Diego)

Diego is a hard working, pleasent guy, its been great working with him, nothing is too much trouble, He is reliable, he got on with his work quietly and was a great additon to the team.
He speaks very good English and is always willing to help.

(Excellent )

20/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Diego) for host

Best experience ever! It was my first workaway (of many to come) and I never expected to be such a good time. Toby, Gloria and Angie are awesome happy people that will help you in everything and will be willing to show you around or recommend places to go. Also the work isn`t hard and you have plenty of time off to explore the area, study or… read more

(Excellent )

26/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Matías) for host

Best host ever!
It was my first workaway experience, so I can't compare, but to anyone thinking about going, go. Gloria it's a really kind and nice person. since the first moment, you know that she really enjoys what she does. Also, all the staff its really friendly. Angie, it's the person who talk the most, so you'll improve your language skills,… read more

(Excellent )

29/04/2018

Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host

This is a awesome workaway .
If you like the outdoors life this is the place for you, the people on the camping site are really nice .
Thank you everybody for everything
Best of luck
Thanks to Gloria, Angie, Rosie ,Tobey and everyone on the camping site

(Excellent )

28/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Joaquín) for host

A month has passed since I leIt the campsite, and I still miss it deeply. I miss being in nature, feeling the grass under my feet, listening to the seagulls and the robbins, looking at the stars in the night or being spellbound by the beautiful sunsets in the evenings. But what I really miss is the people there. It has been such a wonderful… read more

(Excellent )

13/12/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alexander & Max) for host

It was our first Workaway experience and it couldn`t be better. It`s a lovely place and the campsite is so nice. Gloria,Kim,Steve and Tobi are really friendly and good people and we wish you all the best for the future.Thank you very much for this wonderful time.

(Excellent )

06/11/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Josua)

Josua is a hard worker, speaks good english and is very helpful and polite, worked well with other people and on his own.
He is trustworthy and reliable and we really enjoyed working with him.

(Excellent )

01/10/2017

Left by Workawayer (Josua) for host

Hey guys! Sorry that I am a bit late with my review :D
So, I had an amazing workaway experience at the campsite in Hassocks!
Gloria, Toby and Angie are wonderfull and kind people. They do an amazing job at this lovely campsite which is sourrounded by beautiful a landscape.
The work itself is not too hard and not too much either, I really enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

09/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Andrea ) for host

Dear Gloria,

I had the best experience at the campsite because of you, Chris, Pierre, Paul, Toby and Vianney! I enjoyed so much to learn how to drive the car, the tractor and the lown mower. And I enjoyed so much talking with you as well. Thank you so much for everything!! I will see you again :)
Andrea!

(Excellent )

30/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Hadrien) for host

I stayed only two weeks on the campsite because putting aside the work which is fair (general maintenance), the accommodation didn't fit my expectations. Chris, Pierre, Gloria and Paul are very lovely people and are always here to help you!

Thank you to all of you, I will pop in as soon as I can!

(Very good )

01/04/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nathan) for host

I stayed 3 months (two at the end of 2016 and one in 2017), and from the beginning it's was really amazing to work with all the people in the campsite.
They were very concern to teach me the good way to speak English, and to make me feel well and happy.
It's really pleasant because like you are never alone to work so you can speak every time with… read more

(Excellent )

19/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Maurice) for host

I stayed at the campsite for two weeks, from the first day on i felt very welcome and Gloria was there whenever i needed something or had a question. I had the pleasure to work with who is a really nice and relaxed guy.
I can highly recommend Gloria and her Team.

(Excellent )

18/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Gabriel) for host

I spend two weeks at the campsite, Gloria is charming, understandable and hardworking, I like to be there to help James, who is an adorable and friendly friend. I felt really good working with James.

(Very good )

09/03/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)

Gabriel has just left us to go to the Lake District, he was very polite and helpful, he can turn his hand to most things, he got on with everyone in the team and was fun to be around, he wasn't afraid to go out and visit local towns and attractions on his day off and even went to help give water out to runners at the Brighton half marathon, he is… read more

(Very good )

23/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Alexandre) for host

What can I say, it was an amazing experience because of everyone. I think that this campsite is the best host in Workaway. Thank you so much for offered me this opportunity.
I learned so much at this campsite during 2 months. I learn and practice my English a lot during my stay. I did a lot of various tasks all along the week and the work is… read more

(Excellent )

01/10/2016

Left by Workawayer (Matteo) for host

I stayed working in this camp from the 9th of August till the 6th of September.
The campsite is very nice, peoples are friendly and the work is good.
The camp is very close to Brighton and an hour of train from London.
It has been a beautiful experience, I recommend it!

(Excellent )

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