Learn about animal, house, and hobby farm upkeep in midwest USA!

Help a sustainable project: This host contributes to building a better and more sustainable future for all!
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.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

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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.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

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.

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: 4 weeks

The Experience

Looking for volunteers to help on our small hobby farm! Volunteers have done everything from cooking meals/housework to helping with animals in rehab, training, and conditioning. Common tasks include gardening (shrubs and flowers), mowing, small building projects, maintenance, animal chores & training, cleaning house, cooking. Volunteers help with us or alone depending on the day, and we can teach available tasks to meet their interest/ability.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
United States Visa

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

3. Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

5. Gender equality

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

7 Get in touch with nature
5 Meeting locals
3 Developing environmental awareness
3 Practicing English
2 Learning about sustainability
1 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 15. Life on land
1 3. Good health and well-being
1 5. Gender equality

Katie

United States

I had a great time. My first Worldpackers experience. They were very welcoming and made me feel very comfortable. I learned a lot about the care and well being the farm animals. Got to go to the Bristol Ren Fair and had a great time.

9 months ago

Jessie

United States

Esther, Chuck and the boys were very welcoming and accommodating. The room was really cozy and private which they very much respected (and protected as the boys get cozy with you really quickly). I felt very comfortable getting to know the animals and daily routines with their teaching. I got to go horseback riding and vibed with baby birds which was amazing. The chores were grounding and the environment was open minded. I definitely recommend this spot if you'd like something unique where you may not expect it!

10 months ago

Nallely

Mexico

Esther and Chuck are amazing people they made me feel welcomed and understanding of any of my needs. They have a beautiful family, I enjoyed spending time with their adorable children. At first I was intimidated by some animals due to lack of experience but I'm grateful for the patience and everything I've learned in the ranch. I wouldn't ever imagined riding camels or feeling emus, this was by far the best experience and obviously I would definitely visit again.

11 months ago

Alejandra

Colombia

It was an amazing experience. The family is amazing they treat you very well and have time to do thing with you. They are very flexible and help you if you need it. It was incredible!!!

over 1 year ago

Cynthia

Mexico

over 2 years ago

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