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Description
We live and work on the Isle of Jura off the west coast of Scotland. We have a working farm and deer stalking estate of 16,000 acres. Jura is an island with only 250 people but 6000 red deer. There is one shop, one pub and a whisky and gin distillery. George Orwell wrote '1984' here and described Jura as an 'unget-at-able' place. We're looking for two people to help for a couple of weeks in June with garden maintenance, log splitting, wall building and other manual jobs.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will get an insight into island life and the benefits (and challenges) it can bring, along with an understanding of how an estate works.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the UK minimum hourly wage for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided inline with UK guidance. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We need help with garden weeding and maintenance, clearing paths, mending fences and general help. Hours are roughly 10am until 4.30pm Monday to Friday with weekends to yourself.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
Accommodation
We have a small two bedroom cottage on the farm. You'll have lunch with us and cater for yourselves in the evenings and weekends (and food is provided).
What else ...
We're very remote, 25 miles along a single track road from the ferry. 17 miles away is the village of Craighouse which has the only shop, the Hotel, the Jura distillery and a village hall. Jura is home to red deer, otters, golden eagles and dolphins. A love of the outdoors is a must. We neighbour the island of Islay which is renowned for its whiskies and is reached by a 5 minute ferry journey. A driving licence is preferable as public transport is very limited here.
Getting here is the fun bit - there are daily ferries with CalMac from Kennacraig to Islay, then a five minute ferry from Islay to Jura and one bus at 3.15pm.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 per day
