I don't know if this might work, but does anyone have a son or daughter or friend who might like to come to France for a month or so in the summer to help me run the house and garden and look after the animals? I am negotiating for a knee replacement op this summer and will be fairly incapable for a few weeks. And even before the operation, I am finding it increasingly difficult to climb stairs, lift things, kneel down etc. I need someone to help me four or five hours a day with basic cleaning, cooking and gardening, and who can change the beds and vacuum the rental cottage once a week. S/he must also be willing to clean the cat trays and muck out the pony field. A driving licence would be very useful. In return I offer board and lodging, use of a car, and the opportunity to speak French with my friends and learn about French culture and history in this delightful part of Northern France. I would be happy to have more than one person over the summer, any time through June, July and August, maybe for two or three weeks at a time. I cannot put up more than one (or a couple sharing) at a time, as the cottage will be booked and I only have one spare room in my house.
If any of you have any ideas on how I can make this work, or want to volunteer, I would be delighted to hear from you. I guess it would suit students who are already travelling round Europe in a gap year or summer vacation.
If any of you have any ideas on how I can make this work, or want to volunteer, I would be delighted to hear from you. I guess it would suit students who are already travelling round Europe in a gap year or summer vacation.