1 / 5

Help with our farmstay in Goa, India

  • Favourited 843 times
  • Last activity: 5 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: 1 month or more

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Details

  • Description

    Description

    Live on a 50 acre family run organic plantation in Goa/India and help us run our farmstay. Our cottages are set in the midst of a tropical plantation. A peaceful environment with plenty of birds and butterflies, an adjoining Wildlife Sanctuary, good for forest and village walks, and the scenic Dudhsagar River is located nearby.

    -> learn about organic farming practices
    -> get insights into beekeeping
    -> help us manage our free range chicken
    -> reconnect with nature
    -> meet interesting people from all over the world

    There's a natural water swimming pool on the property, and you could also do some treks and interesting day trips – there’s heritage properties and churches dating to Portuguese times, a prehistoric rock carving site, waterfalls, an ancient Mahadev Temple in the forest... basically, another side of Goa. CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR HELP WITH HOSTING GUESTS.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Hospitality/Tourism
  • 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

    The farmstay is owned and run by a widely traveled Indian - German - Indonesian - Russian family, that is now based mostly in Goa. We receive guests from India and all over the world. You will learn the ins and outs of running a rural farmstay. You can spend time here to connect with nature, learn about organic farming and Indian cooking, laze around our pool and also see some amazing sites.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We require help with the day to day activities associated with running our farmstay (check ins, guest relations, service, language training for our staff). We also require help with marketing on an ongoing basis - a social media campaign, production of short video clips/photo sets and write ups about the farm, different farm activities and nearby sightseeing options. There's also a long list of other activities that could be worked upon if you have the right interest and skills (aqua/hydroponics, yoga, educative children's activities etc). Write in to discuss details. We are open to paying a basic stipend in line with local minimum wages for volunteers that come with the right skills and mindset (willing to take responsibility, attention to detail, flexible, self starter), post a trial period.

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent
    Hindi: Fluent
    Indonesian: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You would be living in our volunteer room; we usually have one to two volunteers at the plantation, so you may need to share the room. In exceptional cases it may be necessary to spend a couple of nights in our house which is also located at the plantation.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The plantation is a quiet place in the lap of nature. You can swim at the nearby river or in the natural water panorama pool, go for treks in the forest and in and around nearby villages. There's several points of interest in the area which are worth exploring: waterfalls, pre historic rock carvings, an ancient temple, portuguese era mansions, a dam and botanical garden... The nearest beach is Colva (about 35km). Public transport is available and you could go to the coast to spend some off-time.

  • 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.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 392799655598

Feedback (9)



Photos

Feedback

These are extra optional ratings when members leave feedback. The average rating left for each option is displayed.

Accuracy of profile: (5.0)

Cultural exchange: (5.0)

Communication: (5.0)













Looking for help in starting a centre for gymnastics / calisthenics/ slack lining/ acro yoga in Kerala, India.
Help on our new school in Matho, India