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

Help a sustainable project: 7 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: 7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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

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: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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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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Good health and well-being

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Responsible consumption and production

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Life on land

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8 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

7 Get in touch with nature
5 Meeting locals
4 Developing environmental awareness
4 Meeting international travelers
4 Practicing English
3 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 15. Life on land
4 3. Good health and well-being
4 12. Responsible consumption and production

Sydney

United States

I had the best time with Louise, Abby and Blaine! They are the sweetest family and are so fun to be around. This was my first volunteer experience and it could not have been more perfect. The working hours were honored, the town was beautiful, and the food was the BEST ever and packed with flavor, Louise is the best cook. The animals were sweet and easy to work with and the tasks we did day-to-day were consistant and entertaining. Louise is the best teacher and is very patient. She always explains tasks with detail and appreciates questions. My time here was amazing and I miss them already!

about 1 month ago

Ronja

Germany

I had an amazing time with Louise, Abby and Blaine. They are really kind and welcoming. My room was amazing, I would recommend warm socks in the winter, if you get cold easily. I adjusted to the work and routine quickly and Louise was very patient. She explained everything clearly, and was easy to work with. The cooking is delicious, (coming from a picky eater, I liked every single meal ). I would recommend it to everyone. Thank you for the amazing time <3

about 1 month ago

Luna

Spain

This was my first time on worldpackers and it couldn't have been better. Louise, Abby and Blaine are the most kind people you'll ever meet. In my opinion everything was perfect; the work hours, the different types of tasks, the delicious food, the cutest animals, the company... Confolens is a beautiful town with so much to do (especially in the summer time), but the people in it are even better:) I'm very thankful for this experience and everything I've learned from it. Thank you again to best of the bestest host:)))

2 months ago

Tabitha

New Zealand

Had an amazing time! the most welcoming people with great stories to share. It's a very tightly run ship, organisation and routines are key and make things go smoothly. It was so nice being so close to such a gorgeous town, and looking after the animals is so rewarding - they are so sweet and precious. Thank you Louise Abby and Blaine!!

3 months ago

Emma

Germany

I enjoyed my stay in Confolens a lot! The small town was full of live with concerts, food markets and an upcoming festival! The hosts are lovely people, talented in their cooking skills and always really kind to us. The working hours are clearly organised- divided into two shifts over the day. The work is physically demanding but fun - feeding animals, mucking out their stalls or helping around the house. I can recommend this place to anyone looking for a warmhearted family-farm-work-experience. You'll grow to love the animals! Thanks Louise for this first lovely Worldpackers stay!

3 months ago

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