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IMPORTANT: We are a working farm, requiring at least 8 weeks of commitment, working 4-5 hours per day, five days per week.
Come be a part of a non-profit animal sanctuary, providing care to over 100 farmed animal rescues. Our mission is to offer a safe haven to neglected, abandoned, unwanted and older animals in need. All this is run by mostly one person who needs a ton of help :)
We want to provide an experience that meets everyone's expectations and want all volunteers to feel at home and a part of the amazing environment that is the sanctuary.
There is a major need for hard-working individuals interested in helping with the care of the rescues in the sanctuary. Additionally, help is needed with tours on the weekend if you love leading and connecting with people whilst showing them around the sanctuary. We also have an annual event every September that we need help organizing. We are hosting a fundraiser on the property. There will be live music, vendors, local food trucks and activities. Help is needed with organizing, painting, designing and contacting people for the event. In the summer and spring months, we also need help gardening and planting.
Long-term goals include: building small cabins in the woods for farm stays. Potentially building a sugar shack (most of our trees can be harvested for maple syrup), hosting events on the property (open to suggestions), and growing our social media presence.
We want to collaborate with YOU, to make this place even more special and be able to reach many more individuals. If you’re creative, love animals, or want to work hard to help with our mission, I can’t wait to speak to you!
There’s definitely no lack of options for what you can do.
I do want to note that this is a vegan household and sanctuary. We ask that no animal products are brought into the house. This includes eggs, meat, fish, milk products, and honey. You are free to go to restaurants in town and eat anything you wish outside of the property.
If the above piques your interest, I’m really looking forward to connecting with you :)
Volunteers get free accommodations in our home, including plant-based meals. You will have a shared room that has two bunk beds and sleeps up to 4 people and a shared hallway bathroom. Linens are provided. Please bring your own towels.
Unfortunately, no animals traveling with you are allowed on the farm. There is absolutely no smoking allowed anywhere on the property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will learn all about animal care and running a non-profit animal sanctuary.
Help
Come stay on a farm sanctuary, offering a safe haven for all beings. We have over 100 animals in our care and need help with all kinds of projects: taking care of animals, gardening, fencing, building shelters, social media, tour guides, the list is endless. There is also an opportunity to help build three off-grid cabins.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
French: Beginner
Accommodation
A room in our farmhouse with two bunk beds or bring your own tent. There is a shared hallway bathroom. Please bring your own towel. Bed linens are provided. Plant-based meals.
What else ...
We live in a beautiful area known as Trent Hills, with lots of cultural attractions and natural wonders. There are hiking and biking trails, a music barn theatre featuring local artists, a movie theatre, lots of antique shops, a suspension bridge and Toronto is only 2 hours' drive from the farm. Please note, we are in a pretty remote rural area. You would be responsible for finding transportation to and from the farm.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Although we live in the country, the internet connection is pretty stable and many of our guests have worked remotely.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I came here around the biginning of June and stay until the beginning of August.
This 2 month was an amazing experience and my first experience in Workaway ! If you want a good place for your first stay, here it's a good choice !
The farm is a magical place, the animals are very cute and each animal has is own character. It's a peace place… read more
I came here around the mid-may and stay until the end of june. Overall I really love the farm. The animals are great and the place where we live is amazing. For the cultural exchange, I was lucky enough to have meet two other workaway. So I did have a big cultural exchange! When I arrived at the farm, Miriam was already there. She is the one… read more
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I came here around the biginning of June and stay until the beginning of August.
This 2 month was an amazing experience and my first experience in Workaway ! If you want a good place for your first stay, here it's a good choice !
The farm is a magical place, the animals are very cute and each animal has is own character. It's a peace place… read more
I came here around the mid-may and stay until the end of june. Overall I really love the farm. The animals are great and the place where we live is amazing. For the cultural exchange, I was lucky enough to have meet two other workaway. So I did have a big cultural exchange! When I arrived at the farm, Miriam was already there. She is the one… read more
So here's a brief overview of the morning chores:
Start at 7 am (always,… read more
