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

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    WE ARE LOOKING FOR WORKAWAYERS WHO FEEL COMFORTABLE MILKING A DONKEY AND GIVING THE BOTTLE TO HER LITTLE ONE. WE MILK HER AND FEED HIM 3 TIMES A DAY. IN THE MORNING, AROUND LUNCH TIME AND IN THE EVENING.

    We are a small family of 4. Jérôme (41), Alexia (42), Nala (6) and Mali (4) 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 used to work in a therapy center where people are treated with equitherapy and hippotherapy. Her goal is to develop equine zen therapy with the horses and donkeys. Since september 2023 she's fully present at the farm where she takes care of the animals, does the administration and helps out with the baking every Tuesday and Friday. At the farm we have 3 horses (Sanson & Gauloise and her foal Olip), 4 donkeys (Étoile, Mirabelle, Folie and her little one Orion), a mule (Pilou), 2 dogs (Kita & Unti), a cat (Alouette), 4 chickens and a rooster. We are looking for people who can assist in some construction work, woodcutting, renovations, harvesting, gardening, babysitting, cooking, household tasks, helping out on the baking days...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 !

    We are not an equestrian center. If riding is your main interest, you'll be dissapointed here. The main activity on this farm for the moment is the bread baking 2 times a week, agriculture help, household tasks and construction help ( massage room ) and all the other tasks that have to be done on a farm with animals. We ride and train when there's time for it. The better we work together, the more time there is for the fun things.

    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. GOOD MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH IS WANTED AND NEEDED ! EXPERIENCE WITH HORSES OR DONKEYS IS A PLUS !

    WE GIVE PREFERENCE TO PEOPLE WANTING TO STAY ON LONG TERM

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    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
    House sitting
  • 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
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Jérôme is French, Alexia half German, half Belgium. We speak French between us. 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 & donkeys and love to go out riding or walking them by hand uniterrupted in our lovely surroundings.

  • Au pair

    Au Pair Help

    Further details can be found here

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    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
    - helps taking care of our animals
    - renovates/constructs with our help of course
    - assists with the baking on Tuesday and Friday
    - woodcutting
    - babysitting (rarely)

  • 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.

  • Accommodation

    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.

  • What else ...

    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.

  • 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.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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