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Work-schedule (not written in stone though, it is just to give you an idea)
Late winter/ early spring : Sowing vegetable & flower seeds under cover.
                              Pruning
                              Painting & general maintenance
                              Building projects in garden
Spring / summer : Planting & watering vegetable & flower garden.
              General maintenance garden & house
              Gîte - maintenance
              Helping prepare evening meals for holiday guests and service.
              Swimming pool
Autumn : Harvesting & preserving
Planting (trees, hedges etc.). Pruning. Planting garlic and broad beans.
General maintenance

6 hr/day if holiday guests want evening meal; if not 5hr/day ; 5 days/week

We will try and match jobs to your individual abilities.
We are also looking for someone who has some experience in pruning & lopping trees.

We would like to welcome you in our home and lives, however there are a few questions you
have to ask yourself.

1 Are you of the opinion that washing up (the dishes) is normally done by the fairies ?
2 Do you really need more than 1 shower a day ?
3 Are you a picky eater ? (We hope you understand that we cannot cook a different meal for every
individual staying here)
4 Are you on a faddy diet ? i.e. no starch, no sugars, no wheat, no dairy etc ? (Lacto-ovo vegetarians,
pescatarians ( fish-eaters) and omnivores (meat-eaters) are most welcome)
5 Do you need to consume copious amounts of alcohol every day ?
6 Are you planning to use illegal drugs while staying with us ?
7 Do you have a phobia of every living creepy-crawly (bugs) under the sun ?
8 Do you need to be told what to do all the time ?
9 Do you lack a good sense of humour ?

Although tongue is firmly planted in cheek, your answers should be 'NO' to all of these
questions.

We are not a Language School Abroad, so to come here solely for the purpose of learning
French would be a mistake. We mainly speak English & Flemish (Dutch), our French just
isn't good enough to give you that opportunity.
Our main focus is on ecological gardening.
We hope you understand

What to bring :
Clothes that are allowed to get dirty with soil or paint or whatever.
Shoes that are meant for work outdoors.
Something nice for a day or evening out.
Sunglasses (shades) and headgear to protect you from the sun.
Swim wear, if you want to swim.
We have work gloves, but if you prefer to bring your own, feel free.
Your own toiletry.
And don't forget your good sense of humour and motivation.
Some reading material, although we have quite a few books, they might not be your taste.
What we provide :
Bed linen & towels, nice rooms, fantastic food, trips to the markets , countryside, etc. and an all-round
great & relaxed atmosphere. You can use our phone with a phone-card. Your family and friends can also
contact you. Free internet access (1 hr/day)
We can collect you from Montélimar train or bus station.

If you think you can cope with all of that then : contact us

You will have to include as much information about yourself as possible.
Your full name, your gender, age, nationality.
Are you currently in a job ? Are you on a gap year ? Studying ?
Are you a vegetarian or an omnivore ?
Have you got any special skills (not necessary) ?
What are your general interests ?
When were you thinking of coming ? No arrivals on Saturdays, please
You know we ask for a minimum of 2 weeks and we prefer longer term stays.
You have a definite date : arrival / departure
You have a broad time window : from/to
Or you don't have a clue as yet.

In your email reference you put volunteer, helpX or WWOOF, if not it might get
deleted.