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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.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Farming
- Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Basic Internet Access
- Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
- Free Laundry
- You can use our laundry room freely.
- Discounts on Tours
- Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
- 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.
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Availability
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- Stay at least
- 4 days
- Stay up to
- 12 weeks
The Experience
Do you want to come to North Norway? We are living in rural area, in the nature with fresh air and we love it. We are surrounded by fields, river, fjord, lakes, trees, mountains and plateau. From middle of August to middle of April we have seen the aurora borealis, the northern light. In summer we have two months with midnight sun. We like the different seasons in the year. We can welcome volunteers nearly the whole year.
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- Beginner English or Beginner English
- Between 18 and 80 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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Hours & Tasks
Farmstay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 4 Get in touch with nature
- 4 Meeting locals
- 3 Immersing in the local culture
- 3 Practicing English
- 3 Meeting international travelers
- 2 Learning about sustainability
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 2 12. Responsible consumption and production
- 1 3. Good health and well-being
- 1 6. Clean water and sanitation
Ilaria
Italy
I spent a week in the beautiful North and, despite the short duration, it was absolutely worth it! I jumped out of my comfort zone and gained experience in a new way of living and working. I would recommend staying for at least two weeks to better adapt to the new routine. I met some amazing volunteers from various countries and challenged myself with manual labor. The hosts were kind, friendly, and welcoming. I might, however, suggest a more detailed communication regarding tasks and schedules (sheep permitting :)). Stunning nature and forever-lasting memories are guaranteed! Thank you!!!
17 days ago
Ashana
Australia
I had a positive experience volunteering here. I got to try many traditional Norwegian dishes and foods, and learn about the local culture. The bed was comfortable and it was a private room. I came here in September, and the workload seemed to be less intense than the volunteers who were here before me. Overall it was slightly over the expected hours, but not to bad, and they let you be flexible with when you work (although you usually start at 7.30 to feed the animals). The work was not too hard, and it changed depending on what needed to be done- so you are always trying new things.
about 2 months ago
Bjørnar replied
Thank you for coming to our place, Ashana! Thank you for good help and flexibility, and nice moments. We wish you all the best : )
Amika
Japan
My host was incredibly kind to me. With so much nature and such beauty, it's a place I'd highly recommend to anyone who loves the outdoors. I even got to see the aurora during my two-week stay. It was also great to make friends with volunteers from other countries. Working with the sheep was tough, and schedules weren't always followed, but after discussing working hours with my host, things improved. Thank you!
2 months ago
Bjørnar replied
Thank you, Amika for good help and nice company. We wish you all the best : )
Karolína
Slovakia
Børselv is a the farm place sorrounded by beautiful nature. There is not much around, but you have a store nearby and couple of places to eat. Svanhild and Bjørnar were really nice, we learned a few things about Norway and could borrow some work clothes. We usually had warm meal for dinner and free access to kitchen and fridge for rest the farm day. The work was manageable, but there is no schedule really. I would like to know at least the day before what needs to be done for better time managment. Other than that I had a good time at this farm, enjoyed the Norway nature and farm life .
3 months ago
Bjørnar replied
Thank you, Karolina. The farmer and the volunteer exchange services. The volunteers may find that there is no schedule, while the farmer has a strict schedule. However, the daily schedule can change quickly due to the weather or the animals. Therefore, we ask for volunteers with a flexible approach. We would like to thank you again for good help. And we wish you all the best in your future.
Kristína
Slovakia
The 2-weeks stay in Børselv was my first volunteering experience and I definitely don't regret! North Norway is so stunning and I really enjoyed the nature and the peaceful atmosphere. Still, there were a few I-wish-I-knew-before moments. The hosts are an elderly couple and they are nice. You will help them take care of their farm and sheep. The work we did was partially hard and exhausting and some days were longer than expected (with no more free time in return) - we had to prepare the farm for the return the farm sheep for winter. The sheep are very cute and I enjoyed working with them! :)
3 months ago
Bjørnar replied
Thanks. Farmwork has different seasons. When you were here it was important to prepare ready to take the sheep to protect them from predator attacks. It is always dilemma when we bring the sheep home never know how long it will take. At the same time, it is our intention to protect the volunteers from long and exhausting days. We can make plans with the sheep, but animals have different plan. That is why we are asking for volunteers with a flexible approach. We would like to thank you again
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