Help out at a farm in the middle of the forest
The experience
All year around we have sled dogs, cats and chicken. During the summer we also have pigs, turkeys, goats and sheep. During the winter we like to skii, drive snow mobile, ice fishing and ice scating. We like to build things. We have a green house during the summer.
We have 4 boys who are 9, 11, 14 and 15 years old.
We will be happy to get help with our animals, do the dishes in the kitchen, cut grass, shovel snow, feed animals, etc.
What you offer
28 hours of help per week
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care:
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
What you get
1 day off per week
Shared Dorm:
You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
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.
Discounts on Tours:
Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Discounts on Accommodation:
Get discounts for your stay in other hostels.
Free Laundry:
You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Tours:
We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!
Free Hiking Tours:
We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Use our equipped kitchen:
Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English
Between 18 and 50 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The days here can look very different depends on what time of the year it is.
Every day we always give food and water to our animals and clean for them.
During the winter we train the dogs by driving them with a sled in the forest, several days/week. We shovel snow almost every day. It is possible to go cross country skiing in the forest around the farm.
When the spring comes we will cut trees down with a chain saw in our own forest, bring all the trees back home and then cut and split them.
During the summer we cut the grass outside, repair broken things, fix the fence for the animals, take care of all the vegetables in our green house, go swimming in the lakes and go fishing.
During the autumn we pick berries and mushrooms, begin to train the dogs after theyr summer vacationm, brings all the dry wood from outisde to the basement.
Activities & Shift
When we are done with the animals in the morning and the dishes is done inside the house it will be possible to explore the forest! 🙂
We have several kayaks, a canot, cross country skiis, etc.
Every week you will be able to follow us to Lycksele, see the town, the animal park, visit a forest museum etc.
Rules
We prefere to have people here who dont smoke.