Help us build a sense of community and learn new skills on our farm in Mpumalangay, South Africa

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  Beschreibung

  Christian and I moved from corporate JHB to the family farm in 2020 with the aim of building a new life for ourselves and to make it possible for Christains mother (Ebba, 83) to retire.
  
  I run the farm and our wholesale nursery where we grow plants for landscaping projects. Christian works remotely from the farm, practicing as an ecologist.
  
  We have tenants on our farm, some of who work around the corner at the Mill and others who work remotely from the farm.
  
  We have 8 paid staff members who are all the most wonderful people and also live on the property.
  
  We are looking for help on the farm and also companionship for Ebba over the December period.
  
  We are open to discuss what you wish to achieve from your stay and can tailor a working plan according to your dreams for workaway.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Karitative Arbeit

  Kunstprojekte

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Seniorenbetreuung

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Betreuung von Tieren

  Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten
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  UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

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  Was ist das?
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  On our property we have a melting pot of culture.
  
  My husband and I are English speaking South Africans in out 30's. My mother in law is a Danish octogenarian. Our staff are Mozambican and Siswathi speaking South Africans. We also have our staff's children who are all under 16 living close by.
  
  We enjoy sharing our home and making bon fires and braais with our guests. My husband Christian is a freshwater ecologist a published author within his field.
  
  I am trained in interior architecture and project management and in the last 3 years since covid I have shifted my skill and focus across to managing a wholesale nursery and landscaping. We grow ornamental plants for landscapers and nurseries.
  
  We would be glad to share the skills that we have gleaned. Christian often has work in the field and is always happy for the company while he works in the water. Over the years I myself have learnt so much about the fresh water life within our country.
  
  On weekends we like to hike, ride bikes and swim in the river. We like to explore our surroundings and would love your company doing so.
  
  We would love to have help in the following areas, where you too could learn:
  - elderly companionship - hanging out with my mother in law, helping her in her garden or baking bread together
  - in the nursery, growing and caring for plants.
  - in our food forest, developing it further using permaculture principles.
  - help with any manual tasks - renovation and decoration of our new cottages.

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  🌾 Farm Sitter Wanted – December & January | Dombeya Farm, Elands Valley
  
  We’re looking for a responsible, reliable person to farm sit for us over December and January. You don’t need prior farm-sitting experience, but we do require someone trustworthy and mature who can take responsibility and show good judgement.
  
  About the role:
  
  Looking after the farm during our absence
  
  Providing friendly company and assistance to an 85-year-old resident during your stay
  
  General oversight and ensuring things run smoothly day to day
  
  Requirements:
  
  A CV and reliable references (all references will be followed up)
  
  Good interpersonal skills and a caring, respectful attitude
  
  Willingness to attend an interview prior to selection
  
  No chance-takers, please — we’ve had issues in the past and will be thorough in our vetting process
  
  Accommodation:
  You’ll stay in our comfortable 5 star rated Airbnb for the duration of your stay.
  
  If this sounds like a good fit for you, and you’d like to know more about us, please look us up at Dombeya Farm, Elands Valley, and send your CV and references.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  English
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  Unterkunft

  1.5 bedroom cottage. Open plan lounge with kitchen and dining / work space. With 1 x Large bedroom, 1 medium sized bathroom.

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  Was noch ...

  The Elands Valley offers fantastic rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking. We are around the corner from Kaapschehoop, Sabie and the Kruger National Park.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  We have a 10mb per second line.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  zwei

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

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