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Help me with woodland and eco-build in Scotland!

The experience

I've been taking care of this ancient woodland for many years. For the past 5 years I've lived here full time, having renovated one of the huts I built 40 years ago. Planting trees, after care, flailing paths, planking wood, log cutting, managing rhododendron, the list is endless! My husband left last year and I'm looking for practical people who can give me a hand. We can chat on Wattsapp before either of us commit!

What you offer

10 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

2 days off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent English

Between 22 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

The rainforest and coast are stupidly beautiful. I expect about four or five hours help a day, five days a week. Some days it might be lifting oak seedlings or protecting seedlings within the woodland. Might be sawing logs, helping install a bath on a deck or growing veg... Could be clearing bracken or driving a quad, strimming or laying a drain. I'm completely flexible on which days you take off. The fishing village of Tarbert is a mile away. Ferries run locally to the Islands of Jura, Islay, Arran, Gigha - stunning walks!

Activities & Shift

I meet with volunteers most mornings before we start to chat about the day ahead. We all eat lunch together, but volunteers cook their own evening meal. I have a large store cupboard, to which volunteers help themselves and I shop as and when. Some skill with machinery, chain saws, tools etc and an ability to learn quickly would be a help.

Rules

No smoking please, and it's important to keep the caravan neat and clean. And for everyone, including me, being generally helpful and kind is always a recipe for success!!