Volunteer exchange in Scotland โ Iโm Sam. I live in a stupidly beautiful rainforest on the sea. I live in a wonderful studio I build myself 30 years ago and have recently renovated it. Itโs busy โ trees to plant, logs to collect, DIY always lurking in the background, paths to maintain, beaches to clean, veg to grow, hens, catsโฆ I have two nice caravans which have all you need. One for a couple and another for a single. I provide food, and bake bread almost daily โ we eat lunch together and cook independently at night.
What type of host are you? 
- Private/Individual/family
What are you looking for help with?
- Animal keeping
- Building
- Cleaning
- Farming/Gardening
- General Help
- Writing
Whatโs the mission of your community? 
To improve this rainforest. Getting rid of pernicious invaders, nurturing and planting native trees, having fun, make good relationships that last.
How many volunteers could you host? 
- A couple of volunteers
When would you need volunteers? 
- All the year round
How many hours of help per day? 
- 4-5 hours of help per day
How many days of help per week? 
- 5 days per week โ 2 days off
Note about the volunteer work and other expectations 
Trees to plant, woodland paths to maintain, logs to collect, DIY always lurking in the background, beaches to clean, veg to grow, hens to care for, cats to enjoyโฆ I expect the caravans to stay in good order, but besides that have a good time!
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Are accommodation and food included? 
Yes, we offer food and accommodation
What type of accommodation can you provide? 
Others (please, specify in general info) .
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Diet โ nutrition information 
I can cater for most diets. Mostly vegetarian though and I do expect folk to cook their own supper. Donโt like volunteers buying ready meals โ but no one does!!
Fees transparency 
No charges.
VISA โ could you provide Visa support/info/invitation letters? 
Maybe. We can help with an invitation letter if the candidate has good qualifications.
Volunteersโ benefits 
Cultural exchange
What to do in your free time 
So many things. We are a gateway to lots of Scottish Islands. You can walk, camp (I have tents) go kayaking, and swim. Tarbert village has lots of tourist things to do and exploreโฆ
Language 
English
Geography 
Mountains, sea, beach, woodland. Mixed weather.
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How to get to your site 
Get to Glasgow and take the 926 bus to Cambeltown. I meet you in Tarbert. Itโs a 2.5 hr ride. Tarbert. PA296YJ
Is there internet access? 
Yes!
โPaying guestsโ Option. Could you accommodate โsolidarityโ tourists?
Maybe. This needs to be discussed via e-mail 
CONTACT DETAILS 
If you are interested in this volunteer exchange in Scotland please write a short introduction about yourself and send it to voluntouring.freelist@gmail.com with the object title โRainforest on the sea on the West Coast of Scotlandโ and weโll get back to you as soon as possible with the contacts of the host.
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See more volunteering opportunities in Scotland 
Iโm very interested.. Iโm 59.mature in mind as well as age.. Iโm very oriented in both groups and individual projectsโฆ I care deeply about our earth.. but. Lol I couldnโt come til October 2023.. so please keep me in mind should you need help then.. Iโll be free as a bird.. Iโm not married.. children grown..
Dear Charlotte
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Hello! My name is Shirly. My husband and I would like to hear more about it! Both of us worked in agriculture for a few years.
Dear Shirly
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To the whole team,
I am 37, very active and physically fit. I am single with no children or commitments, financially stable with the dream of helping the community and our environment. I would love to speak with you more in detail with how I can help and some minor questions. Please email or call me at your soonest convenience. James Tompkins
Dear James
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I thought I would jush add a little bit about me. I love the outdoors and have a passion for my plot at the allotments. I am. Looking for a volunteering position ASAP and have no concerns about doing an extended role.
Dear James
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