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Get a taste of the Norwegian country life at a family farm

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The experience

Welcome!
We would love to invite you to our little farm in the beautiful forest 2 hours away from Oslo in the forgotten valley of Norway.
We have a lot of different projects going on at the moment and we are looking for someone that can help us with construction and maintenance of the property. Here you will have the chance to gain practical skills in a lot of different areas whilst experiencing Norwegian life and culture.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

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

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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

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.

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

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

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

Discover the joys of living a slow lifestyle in beautiful Norway with nature as your closest neighbour.

We cherish individuals with a positive outlook, who are eager to learn and cultivate their skills. We are looking for someone who has good communication (English/Norwegian/Swedish or Danish language is essential) and has prior experience in the construction field. In the picturesque landscapes of Norway, our work is outdoors, rain or shine, embracing the unpredictable charm of each day

Your role will be helping Arnvid with construction tasks - everything from building floors, walls, putting together a kitchen, bathroom etc. As stewards of the property, you'll also contribute to maintenance, mowing the lawn and lend a hand with various tasks that pop up around the farm as needed.

Activities & Shift

A normal day at the farm would start in the morning after breakfast and finish in the evening before dinner. Ideally you will start your shift with Arnvid when he’s ready, but since no day is the same the days can vary. During the day you will have time for lunch and small breaks.

We are looking for someone who enjoys the tasks mentioned above and has a good work ethic. We would like someone who would potentially consider working longer days, if this suits them, in return for getting 3 days off. You will also have the chance to borrow/rent one of our cars so you can be able to explore the surroundings in your spare time.

Depending on the day you will either have meals cooked for you by the family or you will be provided with food and have access to a fully equipped kitchen to make your own meals.

Rules

We expect you to be kind, understanding, communicative and responsible.
We expect you to follow the hours agreed (these can be flexible during your stay) and to talk openly about any issues or concerns that arise during your volunteering experience with us.