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Looking after two cats and helping out in the orchard/garden in Hardanger, Norway

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IF you are not a Norwegian or EU citizen and are planning to visit to work, volunteer or study, YOU WILL NEED THE CORRECT VISA / AU PAIR PERMIT (if applicable). To find out more information please contact the embassy in your home country BEFORE travelling.

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  • Description

    Description

    *We have an opening from the 10th of may til 29th of May. My sister, who lives next to our farm, is in need of help looking after her two cats. She is going on holiday, and you will be living in her apartment (see pictures). The apartment has a great view, and is situated right next to our orchard. This will be a different kind of workaway experience for us, since we are used to having our guest stay in our house. You will get more privacy, but you are welcome to eat with us every day, and hang around at our house. Your "mission" these dates will be to keep my sisters cats company, feed them and clean their toilet. We would also like you to help out in our garden/orchard. We are very flexible on your working hours, and always encourage our workawayers to take time of to relax and experience the area. If this sounds interesting to you, and you are available all or some of the days from 10th to 28th of may, please contact us.*

    Come join us on a small farm by the beautiful Hardanger fjord.

    We are a an easy going, open minded family living on a small hobby farm on the west coast of Norway, surrounded by green fields, mountains and fjords. We bought the farm in 2017 and have built a new house and are currently restoring the rest of the farm. In addition to our kids (10 and 14 years) 2 chickens, a cat and two dogs. We put great effort in the well-being of our animals. We are looking for people who can help us with physical farm work, gardening (orchard) and construction. Experience with different crafts is great, but we have a variety of work for the unskilled as well. We will give necessary training, but since we have full time jobs we are looking for people who can work independently.

    Accomodation will be given in a big guest room (see picture) in our house, and we have room for one or two people. For communication reasons we prefer English speaking people, and you should be comfortable with having kids around. Couples are welcome.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Hitchhiking
    Plant care
    Books
    Animals
    Vegetarian or vegan
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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    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

    -life on a small Norwegian farm
    -living close to animals: 2 hens, two dogs and a cat
    -Lively discussions about architecture, organic farming and society in general.
    -Enjoying the relaxed life in a Norwegian village
    -Exposure to the Norwegian language.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    Right now we are looking for a workawayer to look after two cats while the owner is on holiday.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Norwegian: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    Our daughter is learning spanish at school. The whole family wants to speak english better. We are learning italian and french in duolingo.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    A guestroom in our house, with a double bed and a spectacular view of the fjord landscape. We normally make traditional Norwegian and European dishes, but we don't eat meat. Although we enjoy all sorts of food, this is not our hobby. Vegetarians are welcome, and we will try to meet different peoples preferences.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The farm is situated a 20 min. walk from the centre of the village, with a variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. The whole area is one of the most attractive landscapes on the west coast, and offers hiking routes in a national park, swimming, climbing, skiing, kayaking, fishing, glacier trips and more. Life in the area is hectic in the summer, with many tourists, concerts and things going on, and more calm the rest of the year. Our farm is located a 5 min. walk from the fjord and a 20 min. walk from a small historic castle with a surrounding park. There is a boat route going directly to and from Bergen every day.

  • 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

    Not the best internet connection, but it works.

  • 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?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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    Jakob

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    Frode

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A beautifully set round dining table with six plates and wine glasses, elegant lamp above, large windows showing a stunning lake and mountain sunset view.
A relaxing balcony scene with a ginger cat sitting on a wooden table, surrounded by potted plants, string lights, and cozy outdoor furniture. Blue sky above.
Two cats sit on a wooden dining table in a cozy, well-lit room with modern furniture, houseplants, candles, a pendant lamp, and a window with curtains.
A serene lakeside scene at sunset, with dramatic clouds in the sky. Mountains reflect on the water, and a ginger cat sits peacefully on a rooftop.
A cozy bedroom with a large unmade bed, white bedding, and two pillows. A small ginger cat is curled up, peacefully sleeping on the blanket.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a large body of water, lush greenery, and majestic mountains under a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
The image depicts a small, wooden house with a steeply pitched roof, situated on a hillside overlooking a body of water and surrounded by trees and greenery.
The image depicts a brown donkey grazing in a field of tall, yellow grass, with mountains and trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a lake, mountains, and blooming flowers, with a clear blue sky and lush greenery in the foreground.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, a mountain, and a field of dry grass and trees, set against a cloudy sky.
The image depicts a serene landscape featuring a large body of water, lush greenery, and majestic mountains under a clear blue sky on a sunny day.
A man in a yellow shirt paints the exterior of a house with a ladder and a paintbrush, standing on a metal step ladder.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a child and dog walking on a dirt path, surrounded by a fence and lush greenery, with a body of water and mountains in the background.
The image depicts a wooden house with a steeply angled roof, situated in a snowy landscape, featuring multiple windows and a small diamond-shaped window at the top.

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