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RAUNØY, MASFJORDEN
Do you want to join our farm at a private island in Masfjorden? If you're found of animals, nature and like fishing. You can enjoy your own company and like the feeling of freedom and living close to nature. Then this workaway destination is for you.
ABOUT YOU: You need to be independent and feel safe to be alone for up to two weeks. You can't be afraid of the sea (it's an island), and should have knowledge with boats, but we will teach you if not. You can apply as a couple, friends or single (we want to apply for two people so you can have company and help during your stay).
THE WORK: Firstly we need help with looking after and take care of the farm animals (chickens and goats). Secondly is maintenance at the farm; the fences, the house, boathouse, goathouse, pier and road. Training will be given.
WE OFFER: We provide you food and accomodation at the farm during your stay. You can also fish and use the eggs and vegetables from our garden. If you have a pet you want to bring, that can be possible (just be sure that it won't hurt the island animals). We (Merete, Martin and Jorunn) will come and stay with you as often as possible, but you must feel safe to be alone as well. You will be given free time to go visit the city and surroundings of Bergen during your stay. We have internet access (4/5G) so if you are a digital nomad or have work online you bring with you, that can be possible.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Carpentry
Animals
Nature
Yoga / Wellness
Sailing / Boating
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Experience a local Norwegian family. Possibility to take the bus to Bergen and the surroundings in an easy way. Possibilities to go hiking in the mountains, and on the island you will be close to the sea where you can paddle or go fishing.
Help
We need people that are practical workers and independent. There will be some heavy work so you must be prepared for that.
Work 5hrs a day, 5 days in week.
FARMING: Maintenance fences, goat- and chicken house cleaning,
HOUSE: Cleaning and maintenance inside and around the house.
ROAD: Maintenance the tractor road between the pier and the house.
AT SEA: Look after boats, boathouse and pier.
All training will be given
Languages spoken
Norwegian: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
This is an old farm house with several rooms. You will have your own bedroom. Living room, kitchen and bathroom shared with the family and other workawayers.
What else ...
You get here by taking the bus 345 (Andvik) to Masfjordnes where you will be picked up by private boat. There is no public transport to the island, and not possible to get there by car (but you can of course take the car to Masfjordnes and park there if you have a car with you).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We have internet access (4/5G) that is good for most digital work, except big programming. The access can sometimes be a bit unstable, but work well most of the time.
Can possibly accept pets
Merete has both dog and cat so you can’t be allergic. Dogs that don't harm the island animals, are welcome.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Goats
We have four male goats, two big and two small. They are free-range animals and walk free all over the island. They come to the house for shelter, crispbread and vegetables. All are tame and have names; Ole, Dole, Knerten and Lillebror.
Chickens
On the farm we have 8 hens and one rooster that need everyday care. In return they will give you daily eggs for breakfast.
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First of all, we were warmly welcomed by Martin and Jorunn, and Merete who joined us a bit later. They were kind, generous, and made us feel very comfortable. We were happy to experience their traditional Norwegian way of life, and to learn about the history of the… read more
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First of all, we were warmly welcomed by Martin and Jorunn, and Merete who joined us a bit later. They were kind, generous, and made us feel very comfortable. We were happy to experience their traditional Norwegian way of life, and to learn about the history of the… read more
We had the unique chance to experience how is it to live, grow and farm on a norwegian island. We were always working outside, with a beautiful sun and a perfect weather. We also always had time to enjoy the beautiful island and its surroundings.
If you go there you could enjoy a… read more
sorry that it took me so long to write this, but it has to be shared, because it was a wonderful first Workaway experience! I stayed at the island from the beginning of August for two weeks and also four days in Salhus.
My time was so nice: the other Workawayers and me were catching crabs and fish 🦀, we baked a cake for… read more
My tasks were for example: to isolate the chickenhouse (so they won´t get cold in winter), to collect wild berries for the goats to eat and to go fishing.
Martin and Jorunn (Meretes´ parents) are very nice people and living with them almost felt like being home.
The work itself was easy and I was treated very… read more
I had the pleasure to stay with Merete and her family for one month on their island in the norwegian fjords and it was just pure paradisse - The surrounding of the island and the island itself could be descriped as a… read more
Merete and her whole family were really kind to us and the others workawayers, the talks were always interesting and fun ! You always feel welcome to their home !
It was our very first workaway experience and we had an amazing time.
We've helped mainly on their island. We've been doing some… read more
Merete and her father Martin are part of the kindest people I've ever met, really interested in you and your life projects and always concerned about your well being. I wish I had more time to spend with them, but it gives me a reason to come back :)
During my stay I was also pleased to… read more
