Volunteer Gardener Needed in Scenic Rhynie, UK!

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 3 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

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

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

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

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

The Experience

Join us in Rhynie, UK, and help care for our beautiful 5-acre garden! As busy teachers, we need assistance with gardening. No expert knowledge required, just a love for gardening and common sense. Enjoy a warm Scottish welcome and explore the stunning surroundings. In your free time, discover local hiking trails, historical sites, and charming villages. Make a difference while experiencing the tranquility of rural Scotland.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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4 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Immersing in the local culture
3 Get in touch with nature
1 Developing environmental awareness
1 Meeting locals
1 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

1 3. Good health and well-being
1 4. Quality education
1 15. Life on land

Jesse

United States

I wish I had more space to wax poetic about how lovely, safe, quiet, kind, and gorgeous of an experience it was to be at the guest house with Struan and Isla as hosts. Suffice to say, if you are looking for a place where you can self-manage your tasks (from which there are plenty to choose-I spent my time rotating through small projects like cleaning and organizing gardening pots, weeding, and clearing gravel paths), spend some time wandering around a small village surrounded by beautiful rolling hills, and enjoy the company of a silly sweet dog and extremely kind people, you will feel at home here!

3 months ago

Al-Zahraa

Oman

It was a splendid experience. Before arriving, i got to a where I was asking myself why I am doing this, but now I can proudly say that it was completely worth it and I will always remember it and cherish the moments I shared with them through heart and soul. Struan's family has a beautiful land and the guest house is cosy with all comfort possibilities. I look forward for our paths to cross sometime soon. I absolutely recommend it to everyone who wants to volunteer as they are flexible in both working hours and skills performed.

4 months ago

Tohru

Japan

Struan, & his wife, Ira, were very friendly, open & helpful, Both of them often spent hours on gardening. So, It was easy to find them and ask them to find my tasks. We talked about a wide range of issues when we had lunch and we went shopping. Work: I didn't find my tasks hard. I usually worked 4 hours a day. My tasks were only gardening. My main task was weeding. Accommodation: I stayed at a guest house that was used for Airbnb. I had privacy because of the distance between the guest house and their main house. The host gave me a ride to a supermarket in Huntly a few times in a week.

5 months ago

tim

United States

I just spent three wonderful weeks with Struan and his family. They are incredible and extremely nice people with a beautiful home and gardens. I had my own the guest house which was great and ate all the raspberries that I could manage. The working hours are flexible which worked out great for me as I enjoy working in the mornings. The village is full of great people that I was fortunate to meet. The gardening work was clearing paths,, cleaning a terrace, and fixing the raspberry patches. This was a fantastic experience and one that I will always remember. I highly recommend this volunteer position.

6 months ago

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