Help us with small projects, enjoy life on a smallfarm and learn about beekeeping in Løten, Norway

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  Description

  Hi :-)
  
  We're a family of four. Me (Julie), my husband Jon and our two children (5 and 3 years). We live on a small farm with 3 dogs (one puppy) and six beehives. We're both full-time workers outside the farm. But my dream is to make my own job on the farm one day. We love spending time outdoor and hunting, fishing, biking and hiking are thing we do a lot.
  
  Rokoskogen (farmname) is a small farm located in Løten, Innlandet – about 1 hours drive from Gardermoen. The history of our farm goes back to the 16th century. Here we are growing gras for sale, honey and forest production. The place is located beside Vesle Rokosjøen, a lake and a wetland reserve which has a rich number of wetlandbirds and fish. Our smallfarm is a 10 min drive away from mall, cafes and pharmacy. And 25 min from museums, cinemas and so on.
  
  Local wildlife such as roedeer, moose, beaver and squirrels are also frequently visitors here.
  
  We provide food, mostly homegrown/homemade. We eat meat/fish/diary everyday, so if you are a vegan this might not be the right place for you. Julie will do most of the coocking, but hopefully you will cook something from your homecountry. Easy meals such as breakfast and supper you might make on your own.
  
  we would like to welcome two volunteers. we're looking for persons who are open minded, self going, positive, friendly with children and dogs.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  -Learn about everydaylife in a Norwegian family
  -Learn about beekeeping
  -Experience beautiful nature and join us using it

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Cleaning a rustic house from the 1700
  DIY projects
  Chop wood
  Restore Fence
  Gardening/planting
  Creative projects
  Painting
  May also includ some housework on rainy days

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Workawayers sleep in their own cabin about 80 meters meters from our house. Unfortunately, there is no running water there, so you have shower in the house. You can join us in the evening or at your sparetime if you want.

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  What else ...

  Time off can be spend in great nature just outside our farm or in other nearby places. Perfect for hiking, fishing, farm visiting, small citys like Hamar and Elverum is 20 km away.
  
  We have bikes, canoe, boat and fishing equipments for loan.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  All size campervans

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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