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Come and help us on our family farm in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

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If you are not a South African Citizen and planning to visit South African to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA. To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family situated on a farm in the eastern Cape about 100km from The coastal city of Port Elizabeth, South Africa. We farm with cattle and bees.

  • 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
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    I am overseas most of the time, but you will work and assist Rene, my wife and Chris my 13 year old son. Port Elizabeth is about 100km away, and there are many tourist attractions, as well the Addo National game park nearby. You would live in your own cottage with all amenities. But we like to cook and eat together. There is a swimming pool at the house and a river and waterfall, not too far away.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Routine work:- You will be required to assist with working our herd of Nguni cattle, as well as with beekeeping, construction of beehive and frames as well as harvesting and bottling of honey.
    Project work:- We are busy with a new solar pump and dam project. You would be required to assist with bush clearing of hiking paths, operate a mini excavator, laying of pipes, repair of roads etc.

  • Languages spoken

    Afrikaans: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You would live in your own cottage with all amenities.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Off time is on the weekends.
    A vehicle is available for your use on the farm. You would need to have an international drivers license if you wish to drive to town. Driving is on the left hand side of the road.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 316223886343

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The image depicts a serene rocky landscape with a tranquil body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and a hillside in the background, under a bright sky.
The image depicts a serene forest stream, featuring large rocks and lush greenery, with a gentle flow of water and a bright sky above.
The image depicts a white house with a green roof, situated on a hill, featuring a white truck parked in front, surrounded by trees and bushes.
The image shows a large animal enclosure with a metal fence, featuring a group of cows grazing inside. The cows are surrounded by a grassy area, with a few trees visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene scene of a cow and her calf in a lush grassy field, with rolling hills and water tanks visible in the background on a sunny day.

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