Language Stay with Woodwork and DIY
Hosted by Sylvain and Jax
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We live in a three-bedroom house in a well-connected part of North Bristol (UK), we would welcome one person, but we are flexible if you would like to come with a friend or…
We live in a three-bedroom house in a well-connected part of North Bristol (UK), we would welcome one person, but we are flexible if you would like to come with a friend or partner (please note: no under-18s). We moved into our home over three years ago and have almost finished restoring and renovating it. Over the past 3 summers, we hosted international students, and we greatly enjoyed the exchange as well as helping them improve their English and discover British culture. We are looking for a dynamic young person—or people—to help us finish the house renovation. This will mainly involve woodwork (I make most of my furniture from reclaimed wood; see Facebook: "Sylvain's Reclaimed Wood Crafts") and possibly some gardening. You don’t need prior experience, but a willingness to learn and some common sense are essential. We are flexible as how you want to structure your days. we welcome travellers as well as students needing internship, We have a single room and a double room available, both with comfortable beds. You will have access to all communal areas and facilities in our house: fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, washing machine, dishwasher, garden, broadband, TV, etc.
Help needed
The tasks would be: -Woodwork: we make our own furniture using only reclaimed wood. You don't need experience but common sense and willing to learn is essential - gardening (d…
The tasks would be: -Woodwork: we make our own furniture using only reclaimed wood. You don't need experience but common sense and willing to learn is essential - gardening (depending on the season) - general diy such as wallpaper, painting, plumbing, depending on your skill and what you want to learn
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Meals
3 meals per day
We offer full board but we are flexible if you want to be independent with the meals. Obviously we will adjust the number of hours we require from you. We can teach you some traditional British and French cooking too. We are open mind with other culture and cuisine too if you want to cook too Please note: NO fish cooked nor eaten in the house due to strong smell.
Schedule
3-4 hours per day
2 days off per week
Volunteers
Up to 2 volunteers at a time
Expectations
- Be flexible with working hours
- Be respectful of the property and family
- Help with meal preparation
- Interact positively with other volunteers
- Maintain a clean living space
- No smoking or vaping
- Observe quiet hours in the evening
- Pets not allowed
Stay length
Minimum 2 weeks
Maximum 4 weeks
Amenities
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Local area
We live in North Bristol with good access to city center with few direct bus only 6 minutes walk to the closest bus stop. There are few green space nearby the house, some supe…
We live in North Bristol with good access to city center with few direct bus only 6 minutes walk to the closest bus stop. There are few green space nearby the house, some supermarkets and small shops. Bristol is a vibrant city with always something to do and see. Check for yourself: https://visitbristol.co.uk/
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