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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
Charity WorkArt ProjectsHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
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
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
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 ...
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
flexible work schedule and private room for working hours
Space for parking camper vans
located on 85 private acres with lots of room for campers and motorhomes
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
25 hours per week, flexible schedule
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I loved my 25-day stay at the sanctuary with Lisa and the whole community around her.
The information was accurate and Lisa is very easy to communicate with, even when you have a lot of questions like me :)
Thanks to RedRobinsong and especially to Lisa who welcomed me into her home in fantastic… read more
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I loved my 25-day stay at the sanctuary with Lisa and the whole community around her.
The information was accurate and Lisa is very easy to communicate with, even when you have a lot of questions like me :)
Thanks to RedRobinsong and especially to Lisa who welcomed me into her home in fantastic… read more