Versatile workers wanted on horse property
The experience
Join our family to support the running of our boutique horse property.
Project includes
- farm maintenance (mowing, edging, weeding & gardening, picking up manure and sticks in paddocks,...), repairs (fixing fences and shelters...) ,
- as well as some help caring for our children (8 years and 4 years) and household duties (folding laundry, tidying up, occasional vacuuming).
Please note: there is no riding available
What you offer
25 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.
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.
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.
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
Dedicated Workspace:
Specific space for you to work remotely
Requirements
Intermediate English or Intermediate German
Over 18 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
We are a family of 4 running a boutique equestrian property.
We run a professional Dressage training barn and am building an Equine Assisted Counselling business.
Activities & Shift
Depending on experience, we will work out together where you will spend your time working.
Property
- Cleaning horse paddocks & waterers, Property maintenance & gardening
Children & Housework
- During the daytime: spend some time with our 4 year old son and 8 year old daughter when they are not at school/preschool
- Assist with house work (cleaning, folding laundry)
- Occasional help preparing dinner (if your enjoy cooking and want to share some recipes from your home country)