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Help on a smallholding in North Devon, England

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The experience

We need help with all aspects of work required to keep a household afloat, the garden producing and the animals happy. Sometimes we need help with renovation work in and around the house. We are not a registered charity, nor are we a big producing farm. It's a smallholding, and we are learning on the jobs we are doing. We like to share our experience and knowledge, but are not experts in farming or gardening.

What you offer

25 hours of help 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

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.

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German

Over 18 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

As a volunteer you should be interested in some, if not most aspects of running a small farm, home improvement, gardening and animal care. We would hope you will be interested in sharing your experiences, be happy to take on responsibilities and contribute with your personal gifts.

Activities & Shift

There is no typical routine.

Rules

Be respectful with the animals. And us.....No smoking in the house. No hard drugs, please.