Come and help with farm and family life in beautiful Holmsjö, Sweden

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

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    I live with my son at a farm in beautiful Blekinge, Sweden. The farm is located 30 kms north of Karlskrona, 180 kms north of Malmö/Copenhagen. I have three horses, one dog and two cats. The main house is newly renovated and has a large garden. The volonteer stays in my house, in her/his own room on the upper floor.

    My son was born in July 2020 and being a single mum, I need some help with some daily tasks at home, mostly walking the dog, some farm work and baby sitting. The work is not very hard, you can mostly dispose the day as you want.

    Horse experience is preferable but not necessary. I use only positive reinforcement training with my horses - they are two American Paint Horses (6 and 15yo) and one small "gotlandsruss" pony, 4 yo. My neighbour has two horses at my place who might be available for skilled riders. The pony also can also pull a carriage. If you are interested, I am happy to teach you how to train horses with positive reinforcement (clicker training). You can visit insta Westernklick to learn more about this method.

    The surroundings are beautiful with lots of hiking, biking and kayaking possibilities (you can use my bike, kayak or canoe).

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers can learn how to use positive reinforcement training with horses. Also experience the beautiful country side of Sweden.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    I prefer if you have some experience of small children, or at least like to be around them :) Horse experience is good but it is not necessary. I also need help with the tasks around the farm; fencing, gardening, painting, walking/training/playing with the dog :)

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Swedish: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    I have four guest bed rooms in my house with separate bathroom/shower. We share cooking. I am a vegetarian and I don't drink alcohol. Alcohol and meat will not be provided. Drugs are absolutely forbidden. Smoking discouraged.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, visit The Kingdom of Crystal, the island of Öland, The World Heritage city of Karlskrona etc. There is a local train station 3 kms away in Holmsjö, where you also find a grocery store and a gas station. No public transport closer than this, but I can pick you up at the train station. Closest airport is Kallinge, Ronneby airport. Closest international airport is Copenhagen. While you are here, you can use my car (for local travels) and bike.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs are fine if they are gentle with my small dog and my cats.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    Maximum 25 hours / week

Host ref number: 571989525554

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