Farm Charente, France

4.5
(20 reviews)20

Help with our family farm of animals in the beautiful Charente!

Help a sustainable project
16 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval
This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
18 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

My daughter & I have welcomed volunteers for over 12 years now & love meeting new people on their varied World journeys. The work is physically demanding-mucking out horses, goats & sheep. General maintenance & groundwork. Some renovation & decorating. Our property of 20 acres is 5 minutes walk from Confolens town & in beautiful countryside for exploring. I am a fully qualified English teacher, willing to help out with language difficulties.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Beginner French
  • Over 18 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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20 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 18 Get in touch with nature
  • 14 Learning about sustainability
  • 12 Meeting locals
  • 11 Practicing English
  • 11 Developing environmental awareness
  • 10 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 15 15. Life on land
  • 13 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 11 3. Good health and well-being
Irene

Spain

5

We have loved our experience in Confolens!

It is true that it can seem like a lot of work at first. During the first week, you may feel a little stressed, but you gain confidence every day. Louise, Abby and Blaine are wonderful people. They make you feel at home from the very beginning.

We highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to spend time with loving animals, meet lovely people, and is interested in learning something new every day!

Thanks for everything! xxx

about 2 months ago

Harley

United States

5

Louise, Abby and Blane were the most interesting little family with such a unique story. I learned so many new skills and got to meet some of the sweetest animals with all their own personalities. I would easily recommend this experience to anyone who hasn't already experienced a Worldpackers yet! I would recommend good waterproof shoes to anyone and to definitely apply !

5 months ago

Helene

Germany

5

If you are able to stay with Louise & Abby, do it I can't recommend it enough. I felt very welcomed right from the start, the working schedule consists mostly of taking care of the animals and some gardening in the morning and evening. Which means there is a lot of free time around lunch. The work is also enjoyable since you are mostly outside in the nature with the animals. After a week it already felt like home, never miss dinner, trust me and it's really nice to have a private room. Abby, Louise and Blaine are the kindest people and are always happy to answer questions.

6 months ago

ellie

United States

5

My friend and I had so much fun volunteering with Louise, abby and Blaine! It was such a fun learning experience and we fell in love with all the animals. The tasks were great and the food was amazing!

6 months ago

Jaden

United States

5

You are so lucky if you get the chance to work with Louise, Abby, and Blaine. I had the most incredible experience and am leaving Confolens feeling like a new person, so much more knowledgeable about animals, plants, culture, and food. The food is unreal (I didn't know vegetables could taste that good). The town is so special, and the people make it even better. The work is fun and rewarding, and Louise takes her time to explain everything with so much patience that you always feel confident. And the animals… you're beyond lucky to spend time with them. I can't recommend this enough.

6 months ago

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Hosted by Louise

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