Come help take care of a variety of animals on my farm
The experience
Looking for someone to come and help take care of all the variety of animals I care for here at my farm. If your looking to gain experience with horses this is the position for you. You will also be caring for goats, chickens, dogs and cats. Learn the day to day tasks that is involved with running a farm and maintaining all that is involved. If you enjoy being outdoors and getting your hands dirty you will be welcome with open arms.
What you offer
5 hours of help per day
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
What you get
1 day off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch:
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
If you come and volunteer with me you will learn all about farm life and what it takes to care for a variety of animals. Learn all about horses and all that is involved in caring for them. Make friends with our friendly goats and dogs. Looking for someone who has a productive mindset and is eager to get their hands dirty. You will be cleaning stables and giving fresh hay and water to all the animals, we are looking for someone who will treat the animals as if they were their own. Majority of the animals are rescues and need lots of love towards them and a gentle hand. Day to day tasks can vary depending on the weather some tasks can include fixing fencing, cutting grass and pulling weeds etc. Looking forward to welcoming new people and introducing you to all the animals we have here.
Activities & Shift
Day to day tasks that will be involved will be haying, feeding and giving fresh water to all the animals. Animals will be turned out daily and their stalls will be cleaned and prepared for their return. Once the morning tasks have being done we then go for lunch and have a rest period before the evening tasks start and all the animals are returned to their stalls and put in for the night.
Rules
No smoking or vaping indoors ashtrays can be provided for outside.
Shoes off please
Keeping living space clean and tidy