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Hello to you. We are 2 friends who embarked recently in the adventure to create a Sanctuary for all animals in need.
You will find cats, dogs, sheep, pigs, chicken, ducks, bunnies.... Soon more like donkey etc. Living on a huge farm of almost 30.000sqm, located only 40km NE of Athens at the foot of the Parnitha Mountain range.
Our goal is to provide rescued animals with the best possible life, we can offer.
Our fruit and olive trees need work, more trees need to be planted and habitats created for our animals already residing and for future rescues.
The range of activities and skill sets needed on a daily basis could not be more diverse.
You will like to live in our 2 story family home, which you will share with our cats and dogs as in any family home, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. We can offer 6 comfortable sleeping opportunities plus more, if needed.
For your camper van, we offer you a place under a shade tree.
We are creating paradise for humans and animals, respecting nature, but we only can grow with your help, your visions and ideas.
A bus can take you into Athens to explore the tourist sites of this ancient city, we are close to Thebes and Oropos, the island of Eboia.
Local bus connections, a bicycle or your own vehicles will make your stay truly memorable.
Rock climbing, snorkeling in the Mediterranean Sea, hiking on many trails, a Adventure Park and if course Athens offer a wide range of activities in your spare time.
You will prepare your own meals and take turns with fellow guests, unless otherwise arranged.
Weekly shopping trips can be arranged, as well as last minute necessities. A coffee, breakfast, snack, small meal diner is located close to us. Traditional taverns in the villages around us - approx 4km distant.
We expect you to keep your accommodations clean and tidy and leave them in sanitary condition upon your departure.
Wifi and a TV are provided.
I am looking forward to welcome you over a glass of what not, good wholesome food and good conversation, exchanging our culture.
During the hot summer months we have a morning and an evening routine with a break during midday.
As a rule our workday starts and ends with the sun, or the schedule our chicken keep. Hence in the depth of winter we only have a 2-3hour break tops midday.
I expect for you to work minimum 5 hrs a day for 5 days a week to cover our expenses in hosting you free of charge.
However you are welcome to work more hours for extra spending money or less, but you will need to pay for your accommodation, your own food and a final cleaning fee.
Our lifestyle is definitely rural in stunning nature.
Ammeties such as a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, iron and vacuum cleaner are available.
Your skills sould include at least one of the following: animal care profession, vet tech, vet assistant, farming, tree surgeon, harborist, gardening, carpenter skills or any building skills, cooking, artistic (sculpting, painting, baking, music ...) or spiritual aptitude (yoga, meditation...).
You must love life, you must love and respect animals and nature.
Smoking is only in special designated areas permitted, due to fire hazard in the summer.
Please note, that we reserve the right to terminate our offer of accommodation and sadly must evict you from the premises, should we become aware of illegal substance abuse or repeated drunkenness, harrasment of staff or guests. We expect to respect each other.
I, we are looking forward to greet you with open arms to Greece. Let's make happy animals and happy people.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Art Projects
Help with Eco Projects
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 to become aware of life, the essence of life. How to live with nature, without the great need of consumerism.
You might reach your physical limits, but push past them and find out how rewarding it is to start and finish a project.
Practice your language and people skills.
Accumulate animal behavior knowledge and skills to work with them.
Expand your professional knowledge in your animal profession through doing, observing and learning. Profit from years of experience.
Learn about regular life in Greece.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Cleaning of animal enclosures, habitats. - Cats, dogs, chicken, ducks, pigs, rabbits,....
Feeding and watering the animals
Watering the grounds and gardens.
Grounskeeping
Pruning, harvesting and cultivating fruit and nut trees
Establishment of vegetable and herbal gardens
Repair of the watering system
Building of animal houses
Building of animal habitats
House painting
Cooking of community meals, baking
Keeping our and the cats living space clean and sanitary
Fotography, video creation, content creation, support and / or help with creating a web site, blog and social media platforms would be great and a God sent
Do you own a guitar? Bring it with you.
Share yourself
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
Greek: Fluent
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will like to live in our 2 story family home, which you will share with our cats and dogs as in any family home, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. We can offer 6 comfortable sleeping opportunities plus more, if needed.
For your camper van, we offer you a place under a shade tree.
Ammeties such as a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, iron and vacuum cleaner are available
You will prepare your own meals and take turns with fellow guests, unless otherwise arranged.
Weekly shopping trips can be arranged, as well as last minute necessities. A coffee, breakfast, snack, small meal diner is located close to us. Traditional taverns in the villages around us - approx 4km distant.
We expect you to keep your accommodations clean and tidy and leave them in sanitary condition upon your departure.
Wifi and a TV are provided
Smoking is prohibited, but for designated smoking areas, due to fire hazard in summer.
What else ...
A bus can take you into Athens to explore the tourist sites of this ancient city, we are close to Thebes and Oropos, the island of Eboia.
Local bus connections, a bicycle or your own vehicles will make your stay truly memorable If you like you can catch the train and explore the magical beaches and villages along the east coast of Attiki.
Rental Cars are available from as little as 17€ per day.
Rock climbing, snorkeling in the Mediterranean Sea, hiking on many trails, the Natura reserve of Mount Parnitha, an Adventure Park and of course Athens, offer a wide range of activities in your spare time.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Shade trees available Shower and kitchen in the house Electric extension cord
Can possibly accept pets
Please ask me if you want to bring your pet. A positive answer will depend on the requirements of your pet
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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