I am a retired schoolteacher from the UK and I have been running a Guest House in Normandy for nearly 10 years. I am looking for volunteers to help out with all aspects of this hospitality business.
What category best describes your hosting arrangement? ๐ก
Private/Individual/family
Location – Where is your volunteer project located? ๐
Near Avranches in Lower Normandy
What are you looking for help with?
- Cleaning ๐งน
- Farming/Gardening ๐ฟ๐
- General Help ๐โโ๏ธ
- Hostel/Hotel ๐ฉ
What’s the mission of your community? ๐ฏ
As a retired teacher I remain interested in working with young people and giving them a true cultural experience in exchange for helping with all the tasks associated with a busy tourist guest house.
We are happy to invite young people of all ages who enjoy and feel comfortable working with international tourists.
How many volunteers could you host? ๐
- A couple of volunteers
When do you usually need volunteers? ๐
- All year round
How many hours of help per day? โฑ
- 4-5 hours of help per day
How many days of help per week? ๐
- 5 days per week – 2 days off
Note about the volunteer work and other expectations ๐
Very flexible. Happy to make changes to hours after consultation with the helper
Are accommodation and food included? ๐ ๐
Yes, we offer food and accommodation
What type of accommodation can you provide? ๐
- Private Room ๐
Diet – nutrition information ๐ฅ๐ฅค
Whatever is deemed necessary. We eat well – this is France!
Fee transparency ๐๐
- No fee
VISA SUPPORT – Are you able to assist with visa support, information, or provide invitation letters? ๐
Yes, we can help with Visa/invitation letters โ
Volunteers’ benefits ๐๐
A great chance to enjoy meeting visitors from all nations who come primarily to visit Mont St Michel! We also take our visitors to see a wide variety of local attractions and places of interest.
Language ๐ฃ๐ฌ๐ง
English – some French
How to get to your site โ ๐บ
We are three hours from Paris – where you take the train to Villedieu les poeles where we will collect you.
Is there internet access? ๐
Yes!
CONTACT DETAILS ๐๐ง
If you are interested in this hospitality exchange in Normandy, please use the email subject line “Help in Normandy Guest House (France) ๐ซ๐ท” and write a brief introductory message to voluntouring.freelist@gmail.com. If possible, attach a CV or links to your social media profiles. This will help us send you the host’s contact information as soon as possible.
Greetings! Very interested! Would be sending meu CV, thanks.
Awww ๐ฅฐ this is a good idea and it’s good to volunteer in order to learn new things. Wish to apply one of these days.
Sounds Awesome! I love gardening and outdoor work. I want to visit this place, learn the French culture and immerse myself in the language. I want to breathe some fresh air… I have been working online since 2015 and I need to recharge, explore and come alive again. I hope to be accepted here ๐ I am a bubby, flexible character who’s easy to get along with.
Wow! I love to be there. I have been looking for an opportunity to live, interact and share experience with other people around the globe. This is a nice opportunity!
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