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Help with garden and small tasks in the countryside of Les Useres, Spain

  • Last activity : 31 Oct 2024

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a retired couple who need help with some tasks.
    We live in a house in the countryside in the interior castellon at 450m high.
    The tasks would consist of cooking, maintenance of the garden such as conceiving drip irrigation, cleaning, pruning, planting, watering, and small works, helping to maintain the house(s), and taking care of the house in our absence if possible. .

    Instead, we offer room and board to all those interested.
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    Somos una pareja jubilados que precisan de ayuda en unas tareas.
    Vivimos en una casa en el campo en el castellon interior a 450m de altura.
    La tareas consitirian en cocinar, el mantemiento del jardin y huerta,limpieza, poda, plantar, regar, y pequeñas obras, ayudar al mantenimiento de la(s) casa(s), y cuidado de la casa en nuestra ausencia si es posible.

    En cambio, ofrecemos alojamiento y comida a todos aquellos interesados.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Culture
    Charity work
    Self development
    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Videography
    Technology
    Writing
    Plant care
    Photography
    Beach
    Cycling
    Hiking
    Outdoor activities
    Sailing / Boating
    Mountain
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Camping
    Animals
    DIY & crafts
    History
    Music
    Drawing & painting
    Gardening
    Art & design
    Architecture
    Astronomy
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Ella (Joaquina) es de Euskadi (Baztan). Habla idioma español, Frances, un poco Italaiano, ingles y Euskera.
    El (pierre) es Frances, (Ingeniero, ha enseñado Informatica y marketing ), le gusto la carpinteria de madera, electricidad....

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    (English) Ella (Joaquina) is from Euskadi (Baztan). She speaks Spanish, French, a little Italian, English and Basque. He (pierre) is French, (Engineer, he has taught computer science and marketing), he liked wood carpentry, electricity ....

  • Help

    Help

    Ayuda en la casa, jardin, huerta, cocinar.
    Bricolaje, ayuda reciproca informatica,carpinteria de madera (estamos construyendo una estructura de madera geodesica) ,albañileria,electricidad, pintura...
    Necesitamos voluntarios responsables, fiables, comprometidos .

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    (English) Help in the house, garden, vegetable garden, cooking, DIY, reciprocal help with computers, wood carpentry (we are building a geodesic wooden structure), masonry, electricity, painting... We need responsible, reliable and committed volunteers.

  • Languages spoken

    Spanish: Intermediate
    French: Intermediate
    Italian: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Tenemos una casa independiente con dos camas, una matrimonio y otra individual, pequeña cocina, agua fria y caliente,pequeño cuarto de baño, lavanderia conpartida, Internet.

    Las tareas son numerosas y varias, pedimos iniciativas, ideas, responsabilidad, horarios muy flexibles - descanso fin de semana y dias festivos pero eso es tambien muy flexible.

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    (English) We have a separate house with two beds, one double and one single, small kitchen, hot and cold water, small bathroom, shared laundry, Internet.

    The tasks are numerous and varied, we ask for initiative, ideas, responsibility, very flexible timetable - weekends and holidays off, but this is also very flexible.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Nuestra casa se encuentra en un terreno de 1,5ha en la naturaleza a 450m de altura en los montes en la provincia de Castellon ( comunidad Valenciana ). Rodeados de pinos, algarrobos, almendros. Aqui, en plena naturaleza disfrutamos de un clima agradable casi todo el año.
    Estamos totalmentos autonomos en agua (pozo) como en electricidad (energia solar) .

    los voluntarios con coche o autocaravana o bicicleta son aceptados, tenemos sitio.

    La localidad mas cercana esta situada a 5km con dispensario, farmacia, bares y tiendas , la playa a 35km y la capital de la provincia (Castellon) a 40mn en coche.

    Hay varios sitios preciosos a descubrir en un radio razonable de nuestra casa - Estamos encantados llevar los voluntarios los domingos o sabados a visitar, pueblos o la region. Tambien tenemos 2 Bicicletas.

    Los voluntarios se alojarán en una casa independiente con electricidad para luz, agua fría y caliente, calefacción con estufa de leña (invierno), un pequeño frigorifico compartido (verano).

    Tenemos un dormitorio con cama de matrimonio y un pequeño cuarto séparado una cama individual.
    Un pequeño cuarto de baños con ducha, lavabo,aseo, agua fria y caliente.

    Generalmente desayunamos , comemos y cenamos juntos, deseamos que los voluntarios saben cocinar.
    Las comidas extras, especial estan a carga de los voluntarios, rogamos participación como poner la mesa, fregar platos o limpiar la(s) casa(s).

    Tambien ponemos a disposition nuestra lavanderia bajo pedido.

    Estamos en un entorno medioambiantal protegido y no aceptamos fumadores en la casa.

    Aceptamos personas Serias, Sanas,Responsables, comprometidas, Alegres, Dinámicas sobretodo con mucha Iniciativas y que le gustan las manualidades.

    En nuestra casa siempre hay Alegria, sonrisas pero no es una escuela de idiomas.
    Respetamos la independencia de los que nos visitan y nos ayudan.
    No somos exigentes, pero flexibles y generosos si se conforman a un minimum de reglas de la casa.

    A veces, podemos pedir a el/los voluntario(s) de cuidar la casa en nuestra ausencia que no supera 10 dias .

    Sobre nosotros:
    Ella ( Joaquina ) ha hecho toda su carrera profesional en la hosteleria 5* como recepcionista.

    El (Pierre) ingeniero informatica y marketing, emprededor, hobby radio aficionado, con una carrera muy amplia... Tambien ha sido un peregrino 'veterano' en los caminos de Santiago y hospitalero voluntario en varias albergues de peregrinos en España.

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    (English) Our house is situated on a 1,5ha plot of land in the countryside at 450m altitude in the mountains in the province of Castellon (Comunidad Valenciana), surrounded by pine trees, carob trees and almond trees. Here, in the middle of nature, we enjoy a pleasant climate almost all year round. We are completely self-sufficient in water (well) and electricity (solar energy).

    Volunteers with car or motorhome or bicycle are welcome, we have room for them.

    The nearest town is 5km away with a dispensary, pharmacy, bars and shops, the beach is 35km away and the capital of the province (Castellon) is 40mn by car.

    There are several beautiful places to discover within a reasonable radius of our house - we are happy to take volunteers on Sundays or Saturdays to visit villages or the region. We also have 2 bicycles.

    Volunteers will stay in an independent house with electricity for electricity, hot and cold water, heating with wood cooker (winter), a small shared fridge (summer).
    Tenemos un dormitorio con cama de matrimonio y en un pequeño cuarto séparado una cama individual.
    A small bathroom with shower, washbasin, toilet, hot and cold water, breakfast, lunch and dinner together.

    Generally we have breakfast, lunch and dinner together, extra meals are at the volunteers' expense, we ask for participation such as setting the table, washing dishes or cleaning the house(s), and cooking (if you know how).

    We also have our own laundry room available on request.

    We are in an environmentally protected area and do not accept smokers in the house.

    We accept people who are serious, healthy, responsible, committed, cheerful, dynamic and above all with a lot of initiative and who like handicrafts.

    In our house there is always joy and smiles, but it is not a language school. We respect the independence of those who visit us and help us. We are not demanding, but flexible and generous if they conform to a minimum of house rules.

    Sometimes, we may ask the volunteer(s) to look after the house in our absence which does not exceed 10 days.

    About us: She (Joaquina) has made her whole professional career in the 5* hotel business as a receptionist.

    He (Pierre) is a computer and marketing engineer, entrepreneur, hobby radio amateur, with a very wide career.... He has also been a 'veteran' pilgrim on the pilgrimage routes to Santiago de Compostela and a volunteer hospitalero in several pilgrim hostels in Spain.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Tenemos sitio, agua y electricidad para acoger autocaravana. / (English) We have space, water and electricity to accommodate a motorhome.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Flexible. Weekend rest and holidays (Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week)

Host ref number: 328956568834

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