Give us a hand in our farm on Scottish Island!

Help a sustainable project: 5 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with nature: 5 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 4 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.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

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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.

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

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

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Located on the Isle of Seil, we run about 300 sheep and 140 cattle on our farm, and are looking for a reliable, keen, independent person to help with a variety of jobs. Jobs are dependent on the time of year. In the winter months we need help feeding the cows and sheep, mucking out sheds, bringing in hay and restocking firewood. In spring we are lambing and calving so need help ensuring this goes well.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 60 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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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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

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

4.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

5 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting locals
4 Developing environmental awareness
3 Immersing in the local culture
2 Learning about sustainability
1 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 15. Life on land

Martin Nicolás

Chile

If you're looking for a real farm experience, this is your opportunity. Every day is different, with new things to learn and discover. The work is varied and rewarding, and the stunning landscapes make it even more special. The accommodation is very comfortable and private, making it easy to rest after a day of activities. It's an excellent experience to connect with local culture, meet local people, and experience the daily life of the farm.

3 months ago

Laura

Australia

We thoroughly enjoyed our time living and working with Avril and Seumas. It was a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the local community and learn more about the farming industry. The room provided for your to stay was private and homely and was very comfortable. We enjoyed trying new things while working with Seumas, and gained lots of knowledge not only about farming but also the history of the area. They welcomed us into their home as if you were family which was a lovely feeling.

4 months ago

Drake

United States

Absolutely amazing place and so many learning experiences. Rides around the farm with Seumas were absolutely stunning and insightful. The hours are a bit long but the work is not that hard just long. Avril is very sweet and incredibly welcoming. I will miss Napoleon so much!

about 1 year ago

Finley

New Zealand

The stay on the farm was an amazing experence, i really enjoyed getting to work with and learn about the cattle and sheep. The accomadation was great you get your own privite space. Youll learn alot from Seamus and avril about life on the farm and all the work that goes along with it. Wish i couldve stayed longer will always remember my stay with them. Thanks again - Fin

about 1 year ago

Lucy

Australia

The farm farms was an amazing stay which we both enjoyed thoroughly. Avril and Seamus were so welcoming and friendly. The work is hard but rewarding. More hours than advertised however it is enjoyable and you learn so much about farming, scotland and animals. The accomodation is amazing and very comfortable. Overall we had a great experience and hope to return. Thank you so much Avril and Seamus!! :)

about 1 year ago

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