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π«π· FARM in France β Castles, Horses & Wine Country! π°π΄
The experience
Bonjour adventurous souls! π
Come join me on my horseman science farm just 20 minutes from Angers, in the heart of the stunning Loire Valley β home to fairytale castles, world-class wineries, and lush countryside. π²π·
I'm running this little slice of paradise solo (with some awesome flatmates and friendly animals πΆππ). If you're positive, motivated, flexible, and love nature, this is the place for you! π
What you offer
25 hours of help per week
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.
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.
Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.
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 Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
π‘ Accommodation:
A private room or shared room in a shared home with shared kitchen & bathroom.
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Free WiFi
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Great food made from local farm products (yes, meat included!) Fo not expect any already made food !π½οΈ
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Free bicycles for exploring π²
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Bus to Angers nearby
π Cultural Exchange:
π¬ Practice French with me
π¨βπ³ Cook a traditional dish from your home country
πΆ Enjoy life in a friendly, open-minded community
π©βπ¬ About Me:
I'm an anthropologist and a lifelong horse lover π. My passion lies in ethological riding β a science-based, trust-centered approach to horsemanship inspired by Native American wisdom and modern research. I believe working with animals helps us build better relationships with each other and the world around us πΏ.
Interested? Awesome! π
Please message me with:
1οΈβ£ Your arrival date
2οΈβ£ How long you'd like to stay
3οΈβ£ Any farm or animal experience you have (not required, just nice to know!)
Important:
π Must enjoy being around farm animals
πΆ Must love dogs
π₯¦ Vegetarian-friendly (but meals include meat)
π¨βπ©βπ§ Families welcome!
Letβs create something meaningful together β with muddy boots, full hearts, and lots of animal cuddles πΎ
Activities & Shift
VERY PHYSICAL JOB
π οΈ Volunteer Tasks (Varied & Fun!):
π§βπΎ Farm jobs: weeding, painting, collecting firewood, mowing the lawn, mustering goats, whipper snipper !
π Horse jobs: feeding, stable care, checking horses, trimming grass, building fences (NO experience needed!)
π‘ House jobs: kitchen cleanup, cooking, walking & washing the dogs
π°οΈ Working hours: ~5 hours/day, split depending on the day's rhythm β flexible and chill!
Rules
Smokers outside
Host in high demand at the moment
Many worldpackers have been applying to this position recently. The host will probably not be able to respond to all of the applications, so we recommend that you also apply to other hosts in our community and not just this one :)