Help welcomed on our small farm in Belles, Dominica.

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  Description

  We, Carol and Rick, are a Dominican/American couple, living in a lush garden in Belles; in the center of the island in the parish of Saint Joseph. On our small farm, located right next to the Laurent River, we are taking care of a herd of goats, as well as harvesting all the fruits growing on the property. On the grounds, you will also find a few tortoises as well as a lot of herbs and flowers.
  
  While staying with us, you will mainly be supporting Carol in her daily care of the animals (feeding the goats), as well as help in the garden. Some small works such as painting around the house or helping with cooking could also be on the menu depending on the needs.
  
  The farm is close to the entrance of the Jacko Flats and Jacko steps, and can be reached easily in 30 minutes by bus (Marigot bus stop) or hitchhike from Roseau. We are about 20 minutes from Jacko Falls and Spanny Falls. A little bit further you will be able to visit the Emerald Pool, or you could hike segment 4 or 5 (or both!) of the Waitukubuli Trail.
  
  If you wish to stay with us, you will sleep in our small wooden cottage, with a bathroom just outside and shower by the main house or in the river. We will provide you with meals made with local produce, most of them directly from the garden. There is Wi-Fi available and electricity.
  We need help for 6 days a week not 5 because we have to cut and carry grass for the goats who eat all the time.
  We want everyone to be aware and be happy.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  As you will spend most of your time working with Carol, you’ll have a lot of time to ask her about Dominican agricultural practices as well as medicinal herbs. She can also teach you the best tricks for cooking dasheen or other root vegetables you've never heard of before..

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  Help

  We will expect you to help for 5 hours, preferably in the morning and late afternoon to help with goat feeding, however we are very flexible and it can be discussed on a daily basis. If you have any specific skills such as brush cutting, weeding, pruning plants or painting, we will find plenty of tasks for you!

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  German: Intermediate
  Haitian Creole: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Spanish and French.
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  Accommodation

  - bungalow with two single beds.
  - bathroom outside.
  - shower by the main house.
  - kitchen in the main house (you can help Carol prepare the local meals).
  - shop 5 minutes from the house, and other one by Spanny Falls.

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  What else ...

  Lots of hikes and sights around Belles,Two rivers just down by the house, small school up the road, Central Forest Reserve, Roseau 30min away. Also it's easy to get to Pagua, Marigot and Kalinago Territory.
  
  No smoking by the house, only by the river.
  We expect helpers to respect the place and the nature, gather their trash and keep the place tidy so as to respect everyone living on the property. Thank you!

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have WIFI which is dependable. If there's a power outage we have data which can share Hotspot.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week.

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