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We are an animal welfare organisation. We have a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) project at the University of the Western Cape. We also run a cat sanctuary on our farm in Grabouw, Western Cape. We take in stray cats and also dogs which we rehome or provide care for life. We also assist farmworkers with sterilizing their pets and educate and advise farmers and others about humane feral cat management.
We have 4 full-time staff - 1 at UWC and 3 at the farm. A full-time volunteer and 2 other volunteers also live at the cat sanctuary on the farm.
We are in the process of creating gardens and renovating buildings. We want to rent them out for self catering accommodation and small events. We also plan to set up a Cat Cafe on site. Future plans including building a cattery for special needs and elderly cats, as well as a veterinary primary healthcare and sterilisation clinic. We thus need animal lovers who can help us achieve these dreams to come and visit us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Hospitality/Tourism
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Workawayers can learn various skills such as gardening, basic animal care, research, fundraising, proposal writing.
During term time, there will be opportunities to interact with university students and attend seminars and educational workshops to learn more about Human-Animal Studies specifically.
During their stay, workawayers will be exposed to different communities, cultures and social groups. Although they will have their own private accommodation they will interact with staff, volunteers and visitors on a daily basis.
Help
Animal care
Gardening and landscaping
Repairing fences
Building and DIY property maintenance
Social media
Fundraising
Organizing events
We are happy to provide food for volunteers and we cater for vegetarians.
Self-catering and braai/barbeque facilities are available.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Private rooms
Dormitory
Facilities for cooking but we can provide some cooked meals as well
What else ...
We have access to transport
Can visit nature reserves, wine farms, farmstalls and markets
Mountain biking and hiking
City, malls & beaches 20-40 only minutes away
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Yes we can We have wi fi and out internet connection is stable We can also offer indoor office space if required
Space for parking camper vans
There is plenty if safe, shady parking and ablutions such as solar showers and toilets are available close by. Kitchen / cooking facilities are also available.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes Cats and some (cat-friendly) dogs
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (6)
We connected with everyone on the farm, including all the kitties and doggos.
Living with and caring for all the cats brought with it a whirlwind of emotions we wouldn't trade for the world. We've learnt a lot and formed relationships we will cherish for many years to come.
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It was exactly what I needed after 10 months of constant travelling. I didn't realise how much I'd appreciate taking life a little bit slower for some time, enjoying being with the cats and dogs. There was plenty of hiking in the… read more
Sharyn treated me like a family person and the love of all of then for the animals is a so beautiful thing!
It was not only the beautiful place and those cute cats and dogs, but also the whole experience and exchange cultural that made me learn about this great country and that… read more
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We connected with everyone on the farm, including all the kitties and doggos.
Living with and caring for all the cats brought with it a whirlwind of emotions we wouldn't trade for the world. We've learnt a lot and formed relationships we will cherish for many years to come.
… read more
It was exactly what I needed after 10 months of constant travelling. I didn't realise how much I'd appreciate taking life a little bit slower for some time, enjoying being with the cats and dogs. There was plenty of hiking in the… read more
Sharyn treated me like a family person and the love of all of then for the animals is a so beautiful thing!
It was not only the beautiful place and those cute cats and dogs, but also the whole experience and exchange cultural that made me learn about this great country and that… read more
If you really care about cats (and dogs) that the place to be.
Those cats needs so much love . The area is nice as well, there is some walks in the mountains!
Maybe you will be lucky to see a famous Gunter !
I practically begged Sharyn to let me come. Of course, she didn't say no because Sharyn is one of the most kindest and compassionate people you will find out there. Thank you to you and the rest of the gang for… read more
When I first arrived at your… read more
