Help needed in stunning location of Mauleon Barousse, France

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Hi, I'm Simon and 7 years ago me and my partner, now ex, decided to move from the UK to France. We bought an Aparthotel in the beautiful Pyrenean village of Mauleon-Barousse with the intention of running it as a family business. However post-Covid a lot has changed, and I am instead in the process of converting the building into several homes.
  
  Previously, my brother used Workaway to host helpful workers, and it has been nothing but a positive experience, a trend which I'm hoping to continue. I'm looking to have about 5-6 volunteers here at each time.
  
  Currently with the help of some amazing workaway volunteers we have managed to convert half the original hotel building into flats with half to go and a house to reform.
  
  This is a great place to volunteer, I provide great accommodation a chilled environment and good food and drink. Set in stunning countryside a great place to de stress and unwind after your chores are completed.
  
  In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, classic cars and animals (if you come and stay with me you'll see just how much I love animals).

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Práctica de idiomas

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general

  Ayuda informática
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  You will find yourself in the laughably perfect little village of Mauleon-Barousse, amidst the rolling hills of the Pyrenees. Explore historic churches and towns, get lost in the lush green nature of the French countryside and improve your French.
  
  Work-wise, there is a lot to learn here, from the basics of interior design and decorating, to light construction and maintenance.
  I love to cook, and will hopefully be able to show you a thing or two (and maybe learn a thing or two as well :)
  This is a vegetarian household, I do cook fish but if you wish to eat meat you will need to provide it.
  
  I look forward to meeting you!!

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  Ayuda

  I am looking for motivated and practical individuals to help with decorating, gardening, conservation (river bank management) and light renovations around the building.
  Some prior experience would be good but not essential, mainly just be keen and ready to learn and I'm sure we'll get on.
  We also have several dogs and cats on the property it ESSENTIAL you like understand and love animals otherwise you wont fit in; there is always something to do! From fencing to hedge trimming and animal husbandry.
  
  I am looking for volunteers that want to stay AT LEAST FOR ONE MONTH and are patient and reliable, if you have some experience with caring for animals it will be considered a bonus
  
  I expect 5 hours of help a day, 5 days a week in exchange for accommodation and food. We don't have a very strict work schedule, and I like to give you the freedom to decide for yourself when to help. However, occasionally when there are big tasks that require many people, or when time-sensitive tasks are involved I might ask you to work outside your own schedule. On the other hand, if there are times that are very inconvenient for you, please tell me. Communication is the key for good teamwork.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Francés: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I am happy to teach English and would be interested in improving my very poor French
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  Alojamiento

  Every volunteer gets their own bedroom. As this used to be a hotel, we have space. There is an independent kitchen, available to everyone around the clock. This is where we all cook. While we tend to have breakfast and lunch individually, I like to have dinner together with everyone and share stories.
  While I enjoy cooking, I always appreciate when the volunteers prepare something, as I love to try new dishes. I have no problem in hosting vegans. I provide all the food that you want (unless it's very excessive).
  I like to drive over to Spain to do the shopping, so I can give you a ride and you can have a look around there :)
  
  There is a washing machine and wifi. You will also (weather permitting of course) have access to a pool, patio spaces and all the animals you could wish for.

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  Algo más...

  If you enjoy cycling, walking, breathtaking scenery and clean air then this is the place for you. There is also tennis and fishing available in the village as well as a swimming pool on site.
  
  We are very close to the Port de Bales, a 19km climb uphill the mountain, used several times as a Tour de France etappe, which ends at 1800m above sea level with a stunning views around and the starting point to several hiking trails.
  
  There is a little grocery shop just around the corner that also has fresh bread every day except Mondays. For everything else you need a car or lift a ride to the next bigger town, Montrejeau, or across the border into Spain. If you have a valid drivers license we can talk about you using my car (but it might also depend on other factors, just ask). I'm always more than happy to give you a lift to anywhere you want to go. There is also BlaBlaCar, a ride sharing network, which is very well-known here in France.
  
  If you arrive by train, you should get off in Montrejeau train station, from where I will pick you up (almost) any time a day.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  There is wifi acess

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  We have a big parking space on the property and there is also a campervan-parking areo in the village right next to the river, a 5 minute walk away from the building.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  We have dogs and cats so as long as your furry friend is friendly we can talk.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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