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🏔 Stunning Location: Wake up to panoramic views of majestic mountains, forest and the sea. Our farm is located in the outskirts of Stamsund, a small fishing village in the middle of Lofoten. Find hiking trails straight from the farm, or go swimming at the secret local beach. 15 minutes walk from the farm is a grocery store, and a little further in the village a restaurant/bar. In your free time, explore the magic of the Lofoten islands!
👩🌾 Community Spirit: Join a diverse community of like-minded individuals who share your passion for sustainable living. Forge meaningful connections, swap stories around the campfire, and celebrate the joys of farm life with our volunteers and seasonal staff. However, we the farmers have four kids and a busy family life , and so will very rarely participate in the social life of our volunteers outside of normal working hours.
🍽️ Farm-to-Table Cuisine: Indulge in fresh, wholesome meals made from the bounty of our farm. Our volunteers are expected to take turns cooking, and when possible we all eat lunch together at the farm. The fridge and cupboard in the barn will be stocked with food to meet your basic needs to cook/eat three meals per day: Bread, jam, cheese, cooked hams, butter, olive oil, pasta, rice, salad/veg/meat from the farm, etc.
🏕 A place to sleep, eat, shower, wash your clothes... Accommodation may be at our farm house from 1849, the local hostel, or at a house nearby, depending on the time of year. You can use WIFI at the farm house, but it can not be guaranteed at the accommodation.
⛰ Lofoten's natural beauty provides the perfect backdrop for your adventure, offering endless opportunities for exploration and rejuvenation.
🧗♀️ Hiking in the mountains, climbing, fishing, swimming at the sandy beaches, kayaking..
☀️ Long summer days, the midnight sun never setting (end of May to mid-July), northern lights (September-March), winter storms and hurricanes...
2024 is the first year we have received volunteers at our farm, and it has been amazing to meet so many enthusiastic and wonderful young humans and to get to share this place!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Due to Norwegian immigration authorities classification of volunteering as work and needing a work visa, we can not accept visits from a non-EU/EEA country. We will not assist in getting a work visa. Anyone from a non-EU/EEA country traveling with a tourist visa that is caught volunteering could face arrest, deportation, and a possible ban from the EU and Schengen zone.
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About the experience in: Stamsund, Norway
Italy
I didn't feel very well, I was supposed to stay for a month, but after a week I left. The tasks were not fully fulfilled.
about 2 months ago
Åshild replied
We're sorry that your experience didn't meet your expectations and that you left after just one week. Our volunteer position is clearly advertised as "Enjoy Lofoten while helping us clean our farmhouse," with housekeeping being the main responsibility. We understand that these tasks may not appeal to everyone, which is why we try to be transparent about what the position involves before volunteers arrive.
About the experience in: Stamsund, Norway
Hungary
It was one if the best experiences I ever had as a volunteer, I felt extremely welcomed and valued by my hosts, tasks were various and fun, accommodation and food was amazing! I got to meet both locals and other travelers, nature is breathtaking here and we had the opportunity to explore a lot of it! I'm super grateful, it was more than I could wish for!<33
5 months ago
About the experience in: Stamsund, Norway
Italy
I spent a little over a month at the amazing the farm, located in the beautiful Lofoten Islands, during December. Despite it being the darkest month of the year, my experience was extremely positive. Ashild and Gisle made me feel at home and warmly welcomed. Although there was a lot of work to do, the opportunity to learn and organize my own time made this experience both highly educational and enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend spending time here to anyone who asks, especially during the brighter and warmer months, when it's even easier to fully appreciate the stunning nature.
9 months ago
About the experience in: Stamsund, Norway
Argentina
It was very good; it was just what I needed to get away from the city.
11 months ago
About the experience in: Stamsund, Norway
Australia
Where to even begin. I spent a month at the farm and wish I could have stayed longer. Both Åshild and Gisle are absolute gems! The hours are well respected, and you will always get back any extra hours you work. The volunteer house is so much fun, and I am so grateful to the other volunteers who were there at the same time as me, they really amplified the experience! Being at the farm whilst there was snow was absolutely magical! I cannot recommend this experience enough if you are open minded and can handle a bit of chaos - a chaotically wonderful experience I will never forget!
12 months ago