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The image depicts two men working with hay in front of a barn, with a dog nearby, set against a backdrop of mountains on a sunny day.
A person in winter attire holds a walking stick, gazing at a herd of brown animals on a snowy path, surrounded by trees and a rocky hillside.
A herd of brown cows walks through deep snow in a winter landscape with trees covered in snow. The sky is grey and overcast.
The image depicts a rustic scene with a large house, a truck loaded with hay, and a person standing nearby, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a man standing in a grassy field, wearing a baseball cap and holding a stick with rope, set against a mountainous backdrop under a blue sky with clouds.
A man is driving a vehicle, likely a truck, with a large trailer attached to it. The trailer is carrying a boat, and the man is likely fishing. The scene is set in a rural area.
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Outdoor experience learning about animals on a non-profit sanctuary in Wallis, Switzerland

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  • Description

    Description

    This is a Farm Sanctuary and we doing tasks very hard for our animals and we expect the same from our volonteers. We have sheep, horses, cattle, dogs. The Farm is connected by cable car as there are two barns, one up in the mountain for the sheep and one down the valley for horses and highland cattle.

    The help varies depending on the season ; weather and the helpers capabilities

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Charity work
    Sustainability
    Nature
    Hiking
    Water sports
    Plant care
    Animals
  • 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

    *Experience volonteering outdoors and independently, learning about farming life and their animals.
    There is always plenty to do!

    Also:
    *Swim in the nearby thermal pools

    *Hike on the nearby Alps

    *Skiing / Snoboarding (the farm is right next to the slope).

    *Lots of beautiful hikes to do all year round.

  • Help

    Help

    2025 : *READY TO HOST WORKAWAYERS AGAIN - LONGTERM HELPERS PREFERRED !


    Last Minutes (long term volunteers) are welcome. You can also apply between openings as we sometimes have vacancies.

    ***Starting mid- July and also starting in August for the autumn;
    we’re looking for 1 to a maximum of 2 extremely trustworthy , motivated , strong and reliable helpers. Preferably for 2-3 months,

    *Due to the kind of help required and living arrangements, we can only host male helpers.


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    Happy International Volunteer Day! We are so incredibly thankful for our amazing volunteers. Without our volunteers, none of what we do would be possible. Their dedication and commitment enriches the lives of all the residents at the Sanctuary, ensures that the stables are clean and tidy ; surrounded by love and does so much to help with our mission to inspire kindness and compassion for farmed animals everywhere
    To the kindest, most hardworking, dedicated, and compassionate people we know, THANK YOU!

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    *We don't plan too far ahead as all depends on how long the current helpers are staying or extending their stay with us but you can still try applying between the openings dates as sometimes we have last minute vacancies.

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    IMPORTANT BEFORE APPLYING HERE:
    *Please read all the informations below and if you think you fit here please contact us!

    *We usually try to respond within 24 hours ( but sometimes we need a couple of days) ; it would be useful if you wouldn`t apply at the same time to many different places, because once we decide to host you here we truly rely on you coming here.

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    THE FARM SANCTUARY:
    *This is a Farm Sanctuary and we work very hard for our animals.

    We have many sheep, horses, cattle and dogs. The Farm is connected by cable car as there are two barns, one up in the mountain for the sheep and one down the valley for horses and highland cattle. In summer we move all animals to different mountain pasture.

    WHO WE LOOK FOR:
    *We are looking for reasonably strong, reliabel, friendly, honest and hard working volunteers, preferably with driving license, who loves animals, working outdoors and that feels comfortable being in solitude. It is important that helpers are healthy minded and able to work both independently and under instruction. Alcool only in moderation !

    If you are looking for a place with an international touch (I speak german, english and italian), and you are not allergic to dogs, hay or horses in an amazing landscape you will be welcomed!
    Also: No smoking inside the barns & accomodation !

    MUST HAVE:
    * Before coming here, you must have international medical insurance that is valid in Switzerland.

    ! If you want to volunteer here, you should be physically and mentally strong as there are plenty of hikes, so be ready to do lots of walking. Moreover in winter time we get a lot of snow !

    Treating the house/property as if it were your own is important to us. This means returning items to their place, cleaning up after yourself, and addressing tasks without needing reminders. At the end of the day, everything should be as clean as you found it .

    I prefer volunteers to stay as long as possible, ideally 2 or 3 months.

    Due to the fact, that the farm is pretty large and in addiction to farming I also teach sport-swimming at the local school, I prefer long term helper/s that have the confidence to do tasks independently and sometimes alone.

    I will only consider requests with a picture of yourself and from helpers truly interested doing tasks in a farming environment. If you are not used to it, sometimes the help can be tough but you will always get enough time off to relax or explore the area.
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    WHAT TYPE OF HELP:
    *There can be periods of intense help depending on the time of year but can be compensated with more free time.

    We do most of our tasks outdoors and sometimes we cannot choose the weather, so be prepared to do tasks in any kind of weather !

    Help is mostly needed during April until November but there are tasks to be done all year round, so during the winter, (December until March) I can also host someone (max two helpers).

    The help will involve April-August: From mid April onwards we are going to spend a lot of time preparing the farm and the fields to put the animals outdoors for the summer.

    The Summer months are the busiest time of the year, we work hard, we make hay on steep alpine meadows and bring the hay into the stable. Helpers should be in good physical condition and not afraid of hard tasks. We also water and sprinkler the fields and regularly check on the animals on the high mountain pasture.

    September-March: making and repairing fences, getting the farm ready for the winter, regularly check on the animals, moving the animals, watering the fields, feeding the animals, cleaning out manure and general tasks around the farm.

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    *Taking pleasure in doing tasks physically with your body and enjoying solitude would be necessary to have a good time here. I would particularly welcome people with some tractor-driving skills or willing to learn it.

    *Switzerland can be quite expensive. We recommend that you bring appropriate clothing for doing tasks outdoors (winter/summer): Waterproof jacket / pants; good hiking boots (no trainers / sneakers); personal medical insurance..

    (You should also have enough money to spend in your free time, for leisure activities or in case of emergencies) !
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    COMMUNICATION:
    *Before you come here, make sure you have a working SIM card that works in Switzerland to communicate with What's App.
    (or get a Swiss SIM from most post offices on arrival).
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    WHAT WE OFFER:
    *You will be helping in a beautiful location and depending on the season around 5 sometimes more sometimes less !

    Hours expected: Flexible... helping with animals requires sometimes more, sometimes less time; these hours can be reasonably flexible, allowing you time to explore our area and beautiful mountain and in winter, on your days off /time off; you can go skiing / snowboarding or just relax. In exchange I offer a lovely accomodation with cooking facilities and pocket money for your grocery. Thank you for considering coming here.

    If you seek a simple life in a beautiful landscape I would love to hear from you

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Italian: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    *Just to give you an idea about the accommodation, it is comfortable cosy flat with two separate bedrooms, (one has a queen bed and in the other room has single beds), a kitchen, living room and bathroom and a has everything you need for cooking etc.

    The flat must be kept clean and tidy by the volunteer at all times!
    Wifi/internet connection available

    The flat is located in the heart of the village, and is close to the farm and the local shops (grocery etc). Due to the living arrangements it is not possible to live with me so you will have the flat for yourself/with other volonteers.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Visiting the famous thermal water and hot pools in Leukerbad. Horses trekkingstours in nearby village Erschmatt, hiking on our beautiful surrondings. hiking on Niwen Alp. Skiing / snowboarding in Jeizinen and on other ski resorts such like Zermatt , Leukerbad.

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    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?

    Two

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The image depicts two men working with hay in front of a barn, with a dog nearby, set against a backdrop of mountains on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene scene of a white dog standing in a lush green field, surrounded by sheep and horses grazing in the background.
A person in winter attire holds a walking stick, gazing at a herd of brown animals on a snowy path, surrounded by trees and a rocky hillside.
A herd of brown cows walks through deep snow in a winter landscape with trees covered in snow. The sky is grey and overcast.
The image depicts a rustic scene with a large house, a truck loaded with hay, and a person standing nearby, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a man standing in a grassy field, wearing a baseball cap and holding a stick with rope, set against a mountainous backdrop under a blue sky with clouds.
A man is driving a vehicle, likely a truck, with a large trailer attached to it. The trailer is carrying a boat, and the man is likely fishing. The scene is set in a rural area.
The image features a Highland cow standing in front of a barn, showcasing its distinctive shaggy coat and long horns, set against a picturesque rural landscape.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a black and white dog standing in a field, with a house and trees visible in the background under a blue sky with wispy clouds.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a herd of Highland cattle grazing in a lush green field, set against the backdrop of majestic mountains.
The image depicts a woman in a purple beanie standing in front of a flock of sheep, with a metal fence visible in the background.
The image depicts a serene hillside scene featuring a diverse array of animals, including horses, cows, and dogs, set against a backdrop of lush greenery and a cloudy sky.

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