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Help us at our horse farm in Ulrichsberg, upper Austria

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi,

    We are Jobst (33) and Lisa (34) and we are living on a small horse farm in upper Austria.

    And because there are a lot of things to do here and we also have to work besides the farm to earn some money, we are always happy about a helping hand :)
    we are very open minded people who enjoy the experience of getting to know new people, listening to their life stories and learn new things.


    For getting a small picture about us we will introduce ourselves in some words:

    Jobst: loves to work, create, building things, trying new ways, always outside except while sleeping and eating :). his biggest love are his animals and he is always giving his best to care for them and providing them a beautiful life.
    Besides working on the farm he is working as a landscape gardener and is selling natural products on markets.

    Lisa: loves doing yoga, growing vegetables, making music, working with horses, reading, anthropology, working with children.

    We already made great experience with workaway! So it would be a pleasure if you join us.
    Jobst already did workaway for a couple of months (Italie, Brazil and Usa) so he knows both sides. How it is to travel and how it is to be a good host ;).

    We live in Upper Austria between Linz and Passau, near Germany and Czech Republic.
    Our house is on the top of a small mountain and it is surrounded by a forest.
    About 5km from the farm is a big skiing area, where you can go skiing in winter.

    This farm was an animal sanctuary for abused animals, in the last years many of our old animals left us so at the moment there are only 3 Horses and 7 cats living with us.

    Our animals need a lot of love, so if you want to come here for sure it is important that you have a symphaty for animals :).
    Because we are living totally off grid there is not so much social action around our house. Thats why you should be ok with a calm surrounding. Furthermore there will be days in which we work and hang out together and others in which we are are doing our regular jobs or need some privat time. so being alone sometimes should be fine for you.



    It would be good if you can stay longer, min: 4 weeks

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    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
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    we need some help to run the animal sanctuary and for general maintenance of the stable, but also work in the forest, cutting trees or growing vegetables in the garden.
    We are also planning to renovate the house, so if you are skilled with tools, that would be awsome, but no worries if not, there is still enough other work to do :)
    This region has a lot of snow in winter, so we also need help with snow shoveling.


    The farm offers a lot of work, but also a very nice time in harmony with animals and nature.
    Your work is different, normaly you have to take care of the horses. What means let them in and out of the stable, feet them and clean the stable.
    This will be a daily work (about 3 hours)
    If you are up for it you can also help us with working the horses. Two of our horses are still rideable, the rest is two old but they are also very happy about going for a walk or doing easy work on our riding place. If you have some riding practice we can do rides in our wonderful nature togehter.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Intermediate

    This 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

    Accommodation

    We offer you a big nice caravan. It is really warm in winter inside. :)
    Furthermore you will have your own kitchen where you can prepare your breakfast and dinner. Once a day we will cook something warm and eat together

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours a day 5 days a week

Host ref number: 255984335296

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