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The image depicts an older couple standing together, with the woman wearing a red shirt and the man in a blue shirt, posing for a photo in a garden setting.
The image shows two people standing behind a group of llamas, with the llamas facing left and right, set against a natural landscape. The scene appears to be a peaceful and serene environment.
The image depicts a group of four alpacas or llamas standing together, with two of them facing the camera and the other two facing away, set against a natural outdoor background.
The image depicts a young girl interacting with a llama in a park setting, surrounded by people and a gazebo in the background.
The image depicts a close-up of a llama with a white chest and brown face, standing among other llamas in a fenced area, possibly a farm or zoo.
A woman in a green coat and hat feeds an orange object to a llama in a field with trees and dry grass.
A woman stands beside a llama, with the animal\'s head turned towards her, in a fenced-in area with trees and a car in the background.
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Help at our non-profit llama rescue located in the hill country of South Central Texas, USA

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    Our farm is a llama/alpaca sanctuary located northwest of San Antonio, Texas. A rustic cabin may be available depending on schedule. Tent camping is available using your tent or ours. 30 amp available for those with an RV or camper. Cooking is in a shared camp kitchen. Shower & compost toilet available. Length of stay varies and depends on availability & projects.
    Volunteers help with the compassionate care of animals and the maintenance of facilities and pastures.
    Our main focus is the care and rescue of llamas and alpacas and a safe, organized facility. Time for helping is approximately 15 hours per week. Hours are approximately 9am to 11:30am, 6 days per week. Your own vehicle is needed for transportation. There are cats and dogs and free-range guineas here so your approved pet would need to be kept in a fenced area or on a leash.

    Bring clothing for all kinds of weather, gloves, farm shoes.
    No Smoking or chemical fragrances or perfumes at our facility.
    No illegal substances or activities.
    You need to be able to lift 2 strand hay bale approximately 50lbs.
    Health insurance is recommended. Liability waiver is required.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Hiking
    Camping
    Nature
    DIY & crafts
    Music
    Gardening
    Animals
    Farming
    Sustainability
    Vegetarian or vegan
    Politics / Social justice
    LGBTQ
    Pets
    Charity work
  • 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

    ** Update: Recent flooding in the Hill Country of Texas has changed all the activities.**

  • Help

    Help

    The non-profit llama rescue needs help with the compassionate care of animals or the repair or construction of out-buildings or maintenance of facilities and pastures. Volunteers need to be able to lift a hay bale which is approximately 50 lbs.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A rustic cabin with electricity may be available. *** If you have a camper or van or sleeping arrangements, there is electricity available. *** A shelter with electricity and cooking area is available for tent/van campers.

    The food provided will be lunches that we eat together during project meetings. Cooking arrangements are setup in the lodging with a small refrigerator & microwave to use for your groceries.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    A vehicle is required to explore local area. Unique towns are nearby with wineries, music. San Antonio with its many attractions is a 1 hour drive.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    WIFI shared with property.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Electricity 15 or 30 amp available. Water is available.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Must be kept in your camper or van or in an enclosure. Dogs on leash and away from other animals.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of llamas or alpacas

    llamas or alpacas

    Rescue llamas or alpacas. Some are trained. Some need special care.

    Guineas

    Cats

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The image shows two people standing behind a group of llamas, with the llamas facing left and right, set against a natural landscape. The scene appears to be a peaceful and serene environment.
The image depicts a group of four alpacas or llamas standing together, with two of them facing the camera and the other two facing away, set against a natural outdoor background.
The image depicts a young girl interacting with a llama in a park setting, surrounded by people and a gazebo in the background.
The image depicts a close-up of a llama with a white chest and brown face, standing among other llamas in a fenced area, possibly a farm or zoo.
A woman in a green coat and hat feeds an orange object to a llama in a field with trees and dry grass.
A woman stands beside a llama, with the animal\'s head turned towards her, in a fenced-in area with trees and a car in the background.
The image depicts an older couple standing together, with the woman wearing a red shirt and the man in a blue shirt, posing for a photo in a garden setting.

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