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Hello and greetings from Fethiye.
If you have visited my profile before you might not realise because I'm doing more than giving it a 'tweak'.
I am from England. I was a teacher (still am by nature. If you want me to correct your biggest errors in your spoken English then please tell me).
I'm still living in the quiet farming area. Still just a dolmuş ride from Fethiye. In the year I've lived in this house, I've learned more about the walks and sites of interest locally.
I'm busier than ever with the foster dogs. I currently have 4 here. One has a definite home waiting for him in England. His new owner was on holiday and he introduced himself. She devoted the last days of her holiday to finding him a foster home and getting a vet to treat him.
It is very important, to the success of the adoption, that I build a relationship with their new owners. There will be times when I will need to leave you, to get on, while I answer urgent emails.
This back up is my main reason for accepting Workawayers at the moment. I can do everything myself. Dust can be lived with! But knowing that someone is watching over them is very reassuring when I have to leave them.
I take care of the dogs while they heal and try to find them their Forever Home.
Some of the dogs have been hurt in traffic accidents but some have been abandoned or have received cruelty. All need care but some need extra understanding.
Cleaning is the beginning and the end of what I need you to do. Routine chores like washing up and clearing away. General housework: cleaning floors and windows; taking dog hair from plugholes; your final job will be to prepare your room to be a lovely welcome for the next Workawayer! There is a lot of dust and sometimes it feels like it has all settled in my house!
Dog poo and pee isn't unknown. I would want to know about it but I need to know that it was cleaned up as soon as you found it.
I'm still hopeful that the owner will be finishing off the upper floor of the house. That will create more dust but it will also unsettle the dogs. Can you ride with the waves?
There will be times when I leave you at home and go shopping or to a meeting (see note in details below).
There may be other jobs which I'd like help with. Nothing too strenuous and a pleasant break from cleaning!
Outside of working time, I have a lovely quiet area under the fig tree where you can snuggle up with a book (I can't promise that a couple of dogs won't join you to distract you from your reading).
But PLEASE make plans to go out and about to explore the area.... Or, just sit and look at the sea. I can recommend beaches to bake yourself to a frazzle or a cool, green place which reminds me of a corner of England.
In return for your help, the food is home-cooked, delicious and plentiful. I share my own meals with you, if you have any allergy tell me when you apply.
If you would like to take a turn with the cooking, just say so. I find thinking what to cook is one of the biggest challenges of being a grown-up!
Accommodation is in private room (with shower and WC along the hall).
Turkish volunteers very welcome as I need help learning your language! Please state your specific skills.
Most of the time I only need one extra pair of hands. But I will consider a couple if you can give me a particular reason.
I am a non-smoker. There is no smoking in the house.
I have been delayed recently by volunteers asking to come and then going silent. I can see when you have read my reply. Please be courteous.
Postscript:
Please don't write: "I love dogs!"
I love tigers. I think they are majestic beasts. In their natural environment... Even through toughened glass. But I don't know anything about interacting with tigers.
If you are comfortable interacting with dogs, then you can be useful to me.
Please don't just message me because you like the Fethiye area. Or, because you have a couple of weeks between placements. Or, another host has changed their plans.
Ask yourself why I have a two week minimum stay.
Ask yourself why I am adding this postscript.
Then, if you think that you can be useful here, go ahead and write to me.
And, answer my question.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Gardening
Animal Care
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am English and retired from teaching. But I don't have the time to offer formal language lessons in addition to general conversation practice.
This is a beautiful part of Turkey. Your help commitments can be arranged around trips to explore other regions of the country.
Our nearest town is Fethiye but popular places nearby include: Kayakoy, Gemiler Island and Çaliş Plaji. As we return to 'normal' times, from the otogar in Fethiye it is possible to catch buses to destinations all over Turkey. It is even possible to take a ferry to Greece.
Help
In addition to the cleaning I can't emphasise too much the need to be flexible. A recent volunteer had a lovely way of sending me a message to tell me what had happened, so I could give a particular instruction. But she knew which details to keep till I got home.
She also had a calm energy which the dogs responded to.
In your first message to me, please tell me what you think my reason for having a minimum stay is.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Turkish: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
Accommodation is in private room (with shower and WC along the hall)
Meals will be eaten together.
I'm happy to offer meat-free dishes but I am omnivorous. If you have any specific requests please make them before arrival.
We live as a family with give and take. But, I'm of an older generation and would prefer you to leave your phone behind at meal times... and other similar courtesies while you are a guest in my home.
What else ...
These days, with the internet, you can research the areas which are of most interest to you personally. Just start with the place names I have listed.
But, nature worshipper, water enthusiast, thrill seeker, or history buff... all are well catered for here.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have hosted digital nomads. I'm seriously reconsidering this. If you want to 'work from home', please remember that this is MY home. If you decide to stay with me, we are entering into an agreement. Part of that needs to be that you provide me with a timetable of your internet requirements and your availability to me. And, when you will be getting out enjoying the area. Currently the internet speed is inadequate. Please look elsewhere.
Space for parking camper vans
I have only hosted one couple with a campervan. It was over Christmas and they simply wanted to shower standing up straight for a few days! I didn't have enough work for them but we reached a happy understanding where I provided the meals and they provided the wine!
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week.
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He made progress with some useful physical tasks too but, if you are reading this as a potential volunteer, there's still… read more
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He made progress with some useful physical tasks too but, if you are reading this as a potential volunteer, there's still… read more
He's exactly as he describes himself. Plus he's the most considerate person I've met in a very long time.
He's not fazed by the unexpected. He gets what he wants in the nicest possible way.
There must be something wrong with him, you're wondering.... Well, he leaves the toilet seat… read more
Well.... that host lost out!
I heartily recommend this couple.
They are friendly, conscientious and give thought to their tasks.
Because of their circumstances and Covid they couldn't spend nearly enough time with me. I hope that they will pass my way again.
So i`m really… read more
They worked quietly and without fanfare but got the job done!
They did such a good job behind the scenes on my birthday that we were all able to take the next day off.
Again, it was a pleasure to host him.
He has a 'can do' attitude to everything. He never sat around waiting for instructions. I can give a perfect example:
I'd noticed a missing knob. Later, I was busy doing jobs of my own. He asked me if I knew where the glue was.
When we were preparing for dinner, I asked… read more
It was lovely to have relaxing times in the evening when all the work was done.
I look forward to welcoming you aboard again, Lee. Perhaps you will bring a party of friends with you for… read more
I will miss Gigi's persistence and determination to please and was delighted to watch Mido as the… read more
Dog lovers will know to trust a dog's opinion and Amber warmed to Ehsan immediately!
He initially found the… read more
We we're given a double room with a private bathroom and treated to 3 delicious meals each day. We really enjoyed the work, it was varied and no pressure. The company was exceptional and it was really great to get to know Anne and hear her ideas for her house. Thanks for a memorable… read more
We wish… read more
They were flexible thinkers who made the best of the materials in front of them.
Thank you, both, for all your hard work. Kathrin, I'm looking forward to seeing your ideas for our future development.
A x
p.s. we are back on the… read more
Thank you for all your interest and input. It was hugely appreciated.
