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25h
- Hours per week
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- 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
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.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-speed internet for you to work remotely
- Use our equipped kitchen
- Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
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- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
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- 2 weeks
The Experience
Yosemite homestead needs some tender, loving care & help with raised bed gardens, resident pets and livestock in the Sierra Nevada foothills, Mariposa, California. 1-2 can be accommodated. Quiet ranch-ette with beautiful views, privacy yet close to cute gold rush town. We have all 4 seasons here and my favorite time is winter. In hot summer months, mid-June, July and August. Home to horse, goats, chickens, ducks, peacocks, rabbits, dogs & cats.
Learn moreRequirements
- Fluent English or Fluent French
- Over 20 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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Hours & Tasks
Farmstay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 2 Get in touch with nature
- 2 Meeting locals
- 1 Immersing in the local culture
- 1 Developing social awareness
- 1 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 1 3. Good health and well-being
- 1 13. Climate action
- 1 15. Life on land
Conor
United States
I had a great two weeks with Ruth, the other volunteer, and her home in central California. Just by living with her I learned about sustainable living and cooking. I got to spend a lot of time hiking around her beautiful property both by myself and with her many dogs, and she helped with and encouraged many awesome day trips into Yosemite. The work was a good mix of daily chores and bigger individual tasks that helped contribute to a great balance between work, relaxing, and adventure over the two weeks. Also, she is a fantastic cook!
about 1 month ago
Ruth replied
Thanks Conor, It was great to host you. Safe travels and come back to visit again. ;)
Ellie
United States
I had a wonderful time at Ruthie's farm! She prepared a variety of delicious meals for my boyfriend and me, and all her animals were so cuddly—you can't help but fall in love with each one. Ruthie also encouraged us to explore the surrounding area. There were a few communication hiccups on both sides, which led to some confusion at times, but overall it was a great experience. I will never forget mochi, sparky, and saffron!
about 2 months ago
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