Help needed on the farm
The experience
We need someone who can drive the tractor and use equipment like weed whacking, power tools and do some heavy work like fencing. Help with the animals is welcome. October is wet often and can be muddy. We need to do the close downs for winter and last of the apple, nut harvesting.
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Farming:
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Painting & Decorating:
Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
Building & Repairing:
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
What you get
2 days 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.
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
Over 20 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
You start early and work your 5 hours daily or can double up days to take more time off. We train you and get you started on different projects.
Activities & Shift
Usually with 5 hours your start around 7AM to help with feeding and then can get in your hours throughout the day.
Rules
We expect volunteers to be friendly, neat and return tools to their places. We expect good safety on what you are doing such as safety glasses, ear plugs or as appropriate to the tasks. We like people to treat our property like they would as their own and also just generally be helpful as we are both seniors.