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Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 12 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.
Expand your environmental consciousness: 18 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Connect with international travelers: 17 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
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.

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

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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.

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.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

We are looking for handy people to help us with many big and small projects we have outstanding at our rescue farm. Tasks will include fixing fencing, building new houses for the animals, renovating an old shed into a new communal space, assisting in the erection of a new barn and so on. This position is a camping position only, but we can welcome tents or camper vans on site. Volunteers will work 5 hours per day, 5 days per week.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 22 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Quality education

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Gender equality

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Responsible consumption and production

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Animal Shelter

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

18 Developing environmental awareness
17 Meeting international travelers
17 Get in touch with nature
11 Developing social awareness
8 Creating true social impact
8 Learning about sustainability

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

10 12. Responsible consumption and production
10 13. Climate action
2 5. Gender equality
1 4. Quality education

Hannah

Austria

My stay here was/ is amazing! I enjoyed it so much, that I already extended my stay here twice! The whole team here is so nice, friendly and helpful. They really care about all the animals and give them a great life. It is hard work, but it is so rewarding to see the animals living their best life and causing mischief. Cuddling with the pigs has definitely been a highlight as well! I can only recommend this place if you love animals and aren't afraid of a little hard work

about 1 month ago

Emil Gabriel

Germany

I had a lovely time at the pig the shelter! The work was great, the piggies so cute and I learned a lot. The facilities are not the best, but that was clearly communicated before.

4 months ago

Alejandro

United States

Highly recommended for those who are a hardworking & dont mind getting dirty, you will have a blast volunteering here & gain tons of experience if you put in the effort. The feeling of accomplishment you get at the end of the day is unlike any other. You will have good days, you will have bad days, but to me, this place gave me a purpose. Now whenever I see a pig I feel right at home.

5 months ago

Gail

United States

Being at this the shelter absolutely changed my life. The community here is absolutely incredible! It brings in all of the best people from all around the world! After vagabonding for months around Europe, this place truly felt like home. It's a wonderfully accepting community with kind and complex animals. I am so grateful to have built so many beautiful relationships with the pigs and people, and finally feel confident enough in my cooking and nutritional knowledge to pursue veganism as a lifelong pursuit! The work is hard but rewarding. I can't wait to return! All I can say is thank you.

5 months ago

Raul

Mexico

Working with pigs is great. There is a lot to learn and it can be hard physical work. Living conditions are not the most comfortable, so make sure you are ready to accept that. Everything you need to know about living in the farm is communicated clearly when you apply. There are several volunteers living in the farm, so differences are likely to arise. Be respectful, mindful, and have an open mind to communicate with others. It is a lovely place.

7 months ago

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