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Hi! We are a family of 3; Ann (40), Tidemann (10) and Olava (6). We run an organic CSA (community supported agriculture) on our farm and grow over 30 different types of vegetables and berries. In addition to that, we have animals such as pigs (season), chickens, peacocks, turkeys, cats and rabbits. The neigbhbours have cows and horses. We are looking for social and independent voulenteers that can help us out on the farm.
The work will consist of daily routines with tending the animals (feeding, watering, picking eggs), but also related to the CSA, such as working with plants, packing vegetables for sale, general maintenance on the farm, painting, keeping the farm neat and in order. Also sometimes fencing, carpentry, and other needed activities.
Sometimes I need to work outside the farm so we are in need for some help attending the kids once in a while. We can always adjust the work to the person voulenteering and the persons skills and qualities. You dont have to be physically strong, though there is some physical work, but nothing more than what a normal person can do. We always have different projects going on and try to develop the farm further. Therefore helping with constructing buildings and carpenting skills is much wanted but not necessary. There is a lot of stuff happening on the farm with people in and out all the time also 100 families have a membership on the farm. Some of the work might also include guiding them to where they pick their vegetables and other stuff.
You will either stay in a nice and neat housewagon with kitchen facilities (couples), electricity and shower. There is also a TV with possibilities to watch films. There is an outdoor toilet in the barn. There is possibility to wash clothes in our house. The other room is located in the barn and is only a room. You have to cook your food in my kitchen.
We both have jobs outside the farm, 2-3 days a week we will not be at the farm. We are therefore looking for independent people, who are both social, but also who are able to work on their own with given instructions.
You are welcome to loan our bikes, although they are a little scrappy, they can get you from A to B. Sometimes if you need a hike we can drive you to places. We will provide all the groceries needed and you can prepare your own meals in the wagon or in the kitchen.
We are a very laidback and social family, although sometimes as we have so many people coming in and out on our farm on a daily basis, we sometimes need to be just our little family. But feel free to use our garden and grill, and we are very happy to share meals with you whenever we are making a barbecue outside, which is quite often.
Looking forward to meet you!
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can have conversations in different languages. It is also a great opportunity to learn more about farming with vegetables and animals in an organic way.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We can adjust the work to the person, but the day to day job is mainly tending animals (pigs, sheep, chicken), and working with vegetables (weeding, planting, harvesting).
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Norwegian: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
A small cabin/housewagon with a doublebed and kitchen with all necessary utensils to make own food. We provide you with the food needed. You need to be independent and prepared to do most of your own cooking yourself. But we can cook together and share meals occasionally. There is bathroom in the cabin with shower, and an outdoor toilet. Washing machine is possible to use in house.
What else ...
The farm is located near to the forest with great hiking possibilities, and 5 minutes drive to several beaches. Its close to other cities, and only 50 minutes from Oslo. The Train and bus station to other cities are nearby.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
The visitors will have their own wagon with wifi
Space for parking camper vans
A lot of space. We live on a farm
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
