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Welcoming volunteers to our mountain sanctuary in Nevada city, California, USA

  • Letzte Aktivität : 31 Jan. 2026

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  2026 

 Geforderte Mindest-Aufenthaltsdauer: mindestens 2 Wochen

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  • Beschreibung

    Beschreibung

    Absolutely — Workaway likes things clear, honest, practical, but still warm. Here’s a Workaway-optimized version: a little less dreamy, a little more “this is what you’ll actually do,” while still keeping the magic of the place.

    🌲 About Our Place
    We are a rustic mountain animal sanctuary in the Sierra Nevada foothills, focused on animal care, land stewardship, and slowly restoring and improving our property. This is a hands-on, real-life place where helpers become part of daily routines with animals, gardens, and outdoor projects.
    We care for a unique group of animals, including:
    Ostrich
    Emus
    Peacocks
    Ducks and geese
    Chickens
    Pigs
    Dogs
    Cats
    We also maintain gardens, tend trees and bushes, prune plants, improve animal areas, work on fences and trails, and keep the land healthy and functional.

    What You’ll Be Helping With

    This is a an active place. Typical help includes:

    Feeding and watering animals (morning & evening routines)
    Cleaning pens, coops, and animal areas (including ostrich & emu areas)
    Garden help: planting, weeding, watering, pruning bushes and garden plants
    Tending trees, beds, and outdoor spaces
    Helping care for dogs and cats and keeping shared spaces clean
    The work is physical, practical, and meaningful. Some days are busy and active, others are lighter.

    🏔️ Living Here
    You’ll be living in the mountains in a quiet, rural setting.
    Conditions are rustic and seasonal (cold, snow, heat, mud, dust depending on time of year)
    Cell service is limited
    You should be comfortable with simple living, animals, and outdoor work
    In return, you get a peaceful place, good purpose, fresh air, and a chance to be part of something real and grounded.
    👋 Who This Is Good For
    Great fit for:
    Animal lovers (especially those excited about ostrich and emus)
    People who like physical, outdoor work
    Gardeners, builders, and practical helpers
    Kind, responsible, self-motivated people
    Not a good fit if you need luxury, nightlife, or reliable high-speed internet.
    ❤️ Our Approach
    We value kindness, responsibility, respect for animals, and taking good care of the land and each other.

  • Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

    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
  • Interessengebiete

    Interessengebiete

    Leben im Camper-Van
    Nachhaltigkeit
    Haustiere
    LGBTQ
    Farmarbeit
    Karitative Arbeiten
    Gärtnern
    Musik
    Geschichte
    Gartenarbeiten
    Zeichnen & Malen
    Heimwerken & DIY
    Kochen & Backen
    Kunst & Design
    Tiere
    Yoga / Wellness
    Wintersport
    Wassersport
    Outdoor-Aktivitäten
    Natur
    Gebirge
    Wandern
    Tanzen
    Camping
  • UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt

    UNO-Ziele
    Keine Armut
    Kein Hunger
    Gesundheit und Wohlergehen
    Hochwertige Bildung
    Geschlechtergleichstellung
    Sauberes Wasser und Sanitärversorgung
    Bezahlbare und saubere Energie
    Menschenwürdige Arbeit und Wirtschaftswachstum
    Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
    Weniger Ungleichheiten
    Nachhaltige Städte und Gemeinden
    Nachhaltige Konsum- und Produktionsmuster sicherstellen
    Maßnahmen zum Klimaschutz
    Leben unter Wasser
    Leben an Land
    Frieden, Gerechtigkeit und starke Institutionen
    Partnerschaften zur Erreichung der Ziele
  • Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

    Farm to fork Meals
    The history of gold Mining in Northern California
    New Friendships
    Community
    Learning new skills relevant to living off-grid
    Caretaking of animals

  • Arbeit

    Arbeit

    Help We Need / What You’ll Be Doing

    Helpers become part of daily life here and help with a mix of animal care, garden work, and land projects.
    Typical activities include:

    Daily animal care:
    Feeding and watering animals morning and evening
    Cleaning pens, coops, and animal areas (including ostrich & emu areas)
    Helping care for dogs and cats
    Garden & plant help:
    Planting, watering, and weeding
    Pruning bushes, trees, and garden plants
    Tending garden beds, pathways, and fruit trees

    Land & property projects:

    Trail clearing and maintaining paths around the land, pond, and forest
    Helping keep the historic mine area safe, clean, and maintained

    General:
    Keeping shared spaces clean and functional
    Helping with seasonal projects (storm prep, summer maintenance, winterizing, etc.)

    Some days are more physical and busy, others are lighter and slower, but this is real, meaningful, hands-on work.

  • Sprachen

    Gesprochene Sprachen
    Englisch: Fließend
    Deutsch: Grundkenntnisse
    Spanisch: Grundkenntnisse

    Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
    Love to continue and freshen up on my German and Spanish. Open to learning any and all others

  • Unterkunft

    Unterkunft

    Helpers stay in our hand-built adobe in a private spot away from the main house. It’s a magical, peaceful space where you can hear the stream running and the sounds of the animals. It’s comfortable, cozy.

  • Was noch ...

    Was noch ...

    🌲 In Your Free Time / The Area
    In your time off, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The property itself is on a historic gold mine and has a pond, streams, and forest, and we’re close to lakes, rivers, and endless hiking and exploring.
    You can spend your free time:
    Swimming or relaxing by the pond or nearby rivers
    Exploring forest trails, streams, and historic mining areas
    Hiking, nature walking, bird watching, or just enjoying the quiet
    Visiting nearby lakes, rivers, and mountain towns
    Resting, reading, creating art, or enjoying the stars at night
    This is a great place for people who love nature, water, history, and peaceful surroundings.
    Transportation:
    We are in a rural mountain area, so having your own car is helpful but not always required. We can sometimes help with rides to town depending on schedules, and trips can be coordinated when possible.
    This is a special place to unplug, recharge, and experience a truly unique part of Californi

  • Etwas mehr Information

    Etwas mehr Information

    • Internet Zugang

    • Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

      Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

    • Wir besitzen Tiere

    • Wir sind Raucher

    • Familien möglich

  • Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

    Starlink is available at the adobe

  • Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

    Whether you need water and power or just a beautiful spot there are.many to choose from

  • Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

    All dependant. We have many free roam animals and they cannot chase or scare the birds and must play well with other dogs as we have 7 in total.

  • Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

    mehr als zwei

  • Meine Tiere/Haustiere

    Meine Tiere/Haustiere

Gastgeber Ref-Nr.: 977576336851

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