Looking for French Speaking Locals in Edinburgh

1 week ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Lokafy Full time
We are looking for locals/ natives who want to share their love of the city with travelers.

You can be a local, student, or expat who has been living in the city for a duration enough to know the ins and outs of
Edinburgh.



What you will be doing:

Meeting with individuals or a small group of travelers( sometimes up to 6) and show them around the city. The minimum duration of tours is at least 2 hours.

Who we are looking for:

Someone friendly, speaks
French fluently, outgoing, and passionate about meeting new people. These are walking tours in Edinburgh so you need to have experience of living in the city.

It would be also helpful if you have some in-depth knowledge of a particular area and are able to share your local expertise and experiences.


What we offer:

The opportunity to meet interesting people from around the world. Plus a compensation of 25-35 EUR/hour (depending on the amount of travelers taking the tour) with flexible hours.

This is not a permanent job rather a volunteer thing, so you can just indicate your availability and we will schedule you accordingly.


Note:

If you are available, please include your contact details and a bit about yourself, so we can connect with you.

We conduct tours in different languages like - English, Spanish, French, German, etc.
Thank you.

Job Types:
Part-time, Temporary

Pay:
£30.00 per hour

Expected hours: - 6 per week

Application question(s):

  • How long have you lived in Edinburgh?

Language:

  • French (preferred)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 18/05/2024

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