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Help at a sanctuary for rescued farm and domestic animals in the Berkshires, USA

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    We provide a forever home for rescued farm and domestic animals. We also educate the public about how they can make this world a better place for animals while striving to improve our planet and the health of humankind. At our animal sanctuary, we currently have yaks, pigs, cats, dogs, rabbits, a mini-horse, a donkey, and goats.

    Our property is located on the New York side of the Berkshires and close to many popular attractions. We are located on 85 private acres surrounded by land conservancy and an ideal place for people who enjoy the outdoors hiking, skiing, and also close to great museums and attractions such as Kripalu Yoga, Canyon Ranch, and Tanglewood.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • 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

    We have been operating since 2010 and we all enjoy the cultural exchange with the many people who visit us from all around the world. We have a variety of people visiting here from guests who stay in the bed and breakfast, local volunteers who help with the animals and the animal sanctuary, and visitors who come to our educational events around health, sustainability, and other benefits of living an animal-friendly lifestyle. Many of the programs we offer currently are the result of ideas from visitors that have helped us throughout the years and we love learning from others about new ways to educate and inspire change.

  • Help

    Help

    We would love help with carpentry, organic gardening, landscaping, trail work, cleaning animal areas, and animal care. We also welcome help from those with experience in marketing, photography, videography, and fundraising.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We are a vegan bed and breakfast with large and comfortable private rooms. When guest rooms are not available, additional accommodations in a private room will be available. Bathroom is a shared bathroom. All food that is provided or consumed on the property is vegan to align with the mission of our sanctuary and guesthouse of promoting a plant based lifestyle. In addition, we provide vegan food for our workawayers and often eat meals together.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We welcome those who are interested in helping animals and growing our educational programs on improving public health and our planet. We have a very flexible work schedule and are looking for those with experience in any of the above areas and are able to work independently with minimal supervision. When you reach out, please let us know why you are interested in helping here as well as your experience with any of the desired skills listed above. We also will ask for references to help ensure a good match.

  • 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

    flexible work schedule and private room for working hours

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    located on 85 private acres with lots of room for campers and motorhomes

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    25 hours per week, flexible schedule

Host ref number: 426315396361

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