Animal rescue and farm sanctuary in Mechanicsburg, USA

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    Calling all animal lovers! We are an animal rescue and farm sanctuary located in south central Pennsylvania. We have 54 rescue animals (and counting) at this time. Inside the main home we have dogs, cats and a rabbit. It pains me to say this because we are such animal lovers but, unfortunately, we cannot allow other pets into the main home. Our cats are terrified of any dog not a part of their “pack” and our dogs (two especially) cannot tolerate other dogs. Because we have given it so many tries at socialization and integration, we know from personal experience that it will not work. We are non smokers and need you to be as well.

    We seek those who have who have a “can do” kind of attitude, self motivated and willingness to help. We are maintaining, constantly growing and improving the property. We need helpful volunteers who can paint, build, fence, design compost areas, help with excavation/digging, running exterior plumbing and electric to the animal houses, people with do it yourself (DIY) skills, feed/water and care for the rescue animals, someone who can cut down and cut up trees.

    Our home is our sanctuary. Not only is it our personal sanctuary for peace but also a literal sanctuary to many, many rescue animals. We maintain a relaxed and respectful vibe. This means not only to each other but also to the animals of this sanctuary. There will be no tolerance for being unkind or disrespectful to the animals. You may not be rough with them, call them names or yell at them. It will not be tolerated. At this property, the animals are more important than the humans. They depend on us for love, care and support.

    We will provide (or we will cook together) at least one meal a day and self-serve breakfast foods are available. Mostly plant based eating as one of us is vegan. There will be limited or possibly none of eggs, cheese, meat or other dairy products. Those that don’t cook help with cleanup and dishes.

    Absolutely no smoking indoors or outdoors. This is a smoke free property. The scent of smoke on your person or clothing is intolerable. No partying. No drugs or pills. Occasional drinking is okay. One of us does not drink at all one one of us has a drink once in a while.

    We are not far from: Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and only a few hours from New York City. We are willing to take you to some areas as time and animal needs allow.

    Availability: Negotiable
    Duration of stay: Very open
    Maximum number of helpers: Prefer 1 at a time but 2 or more may be possible.
    Last minute requests: Yes
    Location: Fairview Township, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. Private bedroom. Possibility for other sleep areas if need be.
    Type of work needed: Farm help, animal socialization, pet care, gardening, interior and exterior painting, welding, basic roofing, basic/minor/simple construction tasks, yard work. We seek those who have who have a “can do” kind of attitude, self motivated and willingness to help. We are maintaining, constantly growing and improving the property. We need helpful volunteers who can paint, build, fence, design compost areas, help with excavation/digging, running exterior plumbing and electric to the animal houses, people with do it yourself (DIY) skills, feed/water and care for the rescue animals, someone who can cut down and cut up trees.
    Hours per day: Very flexible.
    Work requirements: Just be clean and have good hygiene. A non smoker is a must as I have asthma. Absolutely no drugs of any kind whatsoever. No smoking, no drugs.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We have lived all over the US and in multiple European countries. We have a a lot of stories and love hearing yours. This animal rescue and farm sanctuary offers great personal fulfillment knowing you’re helping an animal that would have otherwise died.

  • Help

    Help

    Farm help, animal socialization, pet care, gardening, interior and exterior painting, welding, basic roofing, basic/minor/simple construction tasks, yard work. We seek those who have who have a “can do” kind of attitude, self motivated and willingness to help. We are maintaining, constantly growing and improving the property. We need helpful volunteers who can paint, build, fence, design compost areas, help with excavation/digging, running exterior plumbing and electric to the animal houses, people with do it yourself (DIY) skills, feed/water and care for the rescue animals, someone who can cut down and cut up trees.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Italian: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A private room(s) on our farm.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Pennsylvania and surrounding areas offer a lot of parks and fun things to explore. We are not far from: Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and only a few hours from New York City. We are willing to take you to some areas as time and animal needs allow.

  • 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

    One bedroom has an attached workspace.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We are a farm with plenty of room.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    4-5 hours a day most likely

Host ref number: 528491673641

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