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Help on a smallholding

4.5
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The experience

Volunteers can help with general maintenance of the smallholding, feeding, fencing, tractor maintenance and hay making in late summer. We also have a large garden so grass cutting , cutting back, weeding and some digging. We need to do some regular maintenance in the house so general diy, painting etc. We also have a never ending round of poo pickup from the Alpaca's We would love someone who was handy with mechanics, we have older tractors.

What you offer

21 hours of help per week

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

What you get

1 day 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.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 18 and 45 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We will treat you as part of the family but will expect you to clean up after yourself and treat our property with respect. We will not tolerate any drug use but are happy for you to buy your own alcohol. We are not able to cater for a vegan diet. We can pick you up from Newton Stewart bus. Must like dogs and other animals, our dog is very friendly.

Activities & Shift

You will do the tasks in the morning weather permitting and have the afternoons off. This will be flexible depending on the project. We are happy for you to take time away to explore other areas

Rules

Treat us as you would like to be treated. :) We need a certificate of good conduct or police check as we look after vulnerable children and adults.