Come join and help us on our beautiful farm in Aveyron, France

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  Description

  We are a small family of 4. Jérôme (40), Alexia (41), Nala (5) and Mali (3) living on a beautiful farm in the lovely department of Aveyron (France). Jérôme used to be a walking guide but wanted to give a new meaning to our farm and installed himself as a "paysan boulanger", Alexia is a yoga teacher and also works part-time in a therapy center where people are treated with equitherapy and hippotherapy. At the farm we have 2 horses (Sanson & Gauloise), a mule (Pilou), a dog (Kita), a cat (Catou), her 6 kittens and chickens. We are looking for people who can assist in some construction work, woodcutting, renovations, harvesting, gardening, babysitting, cooking, household tasks...This is all depending on the season and needs of the moment. We are looking for people who like to be around children and animals, who do things with a smile and who are the owner of a big thankful heart. We are welcoming, easygoing, smiley, positive and interested people who love to learn from life and other (human) beings about whatever it is that they are here to teach us. We love music and dancing !
  
  THE MAIN TASKS FOR THE MOMENT ARE : COOKING, GARDENING, HOUSEHOLD TASKS AND CONSTRUCTION. IF YOU ARE WILLING TO ASSIST WITH THE BREAD MAKING YOU ARE FREE TO JOIN US BUT IT'S NOT A MAIN TASK. ALL OTHER TASKS ARE SEASON RELATED AND FOR THE MOMENT WE OWN HORSES AS A HOBBY SO YOU CAN SPEND TIME WITH AND TAKE CARE OF THEM IN YOUR FREE TIME IF YOU'D ENJOY THAT. THEY ARE IN A BIG FIELD CLOSE TO THE FARM.
  
  WE ARE LOOKING FOR MOTIVATED PEOPLE, WHO LOVE TO BE BUSY, WHO HAVE A POSITIVE WORK ATTITUDE AND MINDSET, WHO ARE SUPER INTERESTED IN OUR ACTIVITIES AND WHO CAN ADAPT EASELY TO OUR FAMILY/FARM RHYTHM.
  
  WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO PEOPLE WANTING TO STAY ON LONG TERM

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  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

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Jérôme is French, Alexia half German, half Belgium. Between us we speak English. With the kids we speak French and Dutch. The environment we live in is amazing. You can just walk out of the door and find yourself in nature. We live in a little village called Buzeins in between 2 cities (40 min away), Rodez & Millau. Jérôme, knows many nice spots to visit, has a big knowledge about plants and flowers and is a real handy man who loves to give things a second life. If a yoga experience could interest you, Alexia would like to take you along her yoga journey. We both love horses and love to go out riding uniterrupted in our lovely surroundings.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  Basically we would like to welcome someone who:
  - cooks healthy and child friendly meals
  - helps us with gardening
  - keeps the house clean (we are no maniacs :-) )
  - does all different kinds of household tasks
  - takes care of our chickens
  - renovates/constructs with Jérôme
  - assists with the baking on Tuesday and Friday
  - woodcutting
  - babysitting

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Fluent
  Dutch: Fluent

  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.
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  Accommodation

  You'd be living in an old farm build out of stone in a little village (160 habitants) but close to Sévérac d'Aveyron (12 km) and 2 cities (Millau and Rodez). You'd have a comfortable and beautiful room or caravan for you with connection to internet. For at least 5 ours of your time 5 days a week, we offer you shelter and food.

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  What else ...

  It is possible to bring your animal but only if they are friendly with other animals and humans (especially children!)
  If you google Sévérac-le-Château you'll be able to find information about the location and the many cultural sites and incredibly beautiful natural spots to visit. This is a dream location for biking, hiking, horseriding, rock climbing, canoeing, skydiving or just to spend some peaceful time in nature. Alexia works in the department of Lozère which has also some breathtaking places to visit.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  Any pet as long as they are nice with other animals and we can trust them around our kids

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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