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27 Mar 2024
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Description
The Altmark is a historic, rural region in Germany, located in the northern third of Saxony-Anhalt. People are living in many tiny villages and the area ist mainly used for agriculture.
This is where I live together with my two children Alma and Anton on a farm which dates back to the 18th century. I am teacher in public school and take care of refugees children. I also run a small solidary, agricultural operation which means that people who support me every month get a part of the crops in exchange. It is a demeter certified company and holds up to the highest bio-dynamic standards. On this near to nature management of about 7,5 acres I grow vegetables and fruits.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Especially during the spring and summertime I'm very grateful for every helping hand.
Our livestyle is quite simple and modest. The mainly vegetarian meals are prepared of whatever is in season in the garden. It would be great, if you like cooking and could help in the kitchen.Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
I need support on the field like weed control, harvesting and packing up vegetable-boxes as well as cutting the lawn and general farm maintenance.
At the same time I'm rebuilding a house and would be happy about your skills regarding this field of work.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Finnish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have a small spare room in our house you can sleep in or you could camp in the garden. There is also the possibility of staying in a more convenient appartment in a neighboring village about 2 km from Biesenthal.
We live on a ECO Farm, we eat nearly full vegetarian. When we eat meat, it is very good quality from an organic butcher. Whenever it is possible we cook with our own vegetables and fruits. We cook together, eat together and we are open for foreign food and meals.
What else ...
Our village is kind of remote. The next town is Osterburg where you can get anything you need. A public bus is going there from Biesenthal or you could use one of my bikes. This is also where you can find the next train station. From there it takes about 20 minutes by train to go to Stendal, 1h50 to Hamburg or Berlin.
Not far from my farm there is a small river you can swim in and the Arendsee which even has a small beach, it is only 26 km away. There is also a public swimming pool in a little village in about 7/8 km.
We will pay a wage, but only 3 Euro per Hour . I'd be very glad to have help for at least 4-5 hours a day. Feel free to work more but it is not expected. Concerning cooking Ilike it very much, if it is done in shifts.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Minimum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (10)
I worked in the yard and garden and did some weeding, planting and harvesting. I also prepared meals and did some housekeeping. I enjoyed the work and the good conversations I had… read more
Ich musste oft morgens zu meiner Arbeitsstelle und hatte den seltenen Luxus, dass bei meiner Rückkehr, neben den bereits vorbildlich… read more
I offered my full time help for 2 weeks as it was clear (especially after his reply) that he needed it! I am glad I have been able to help him with various tasks. He was very busy with his other job and… read more
We went as a couple and stayed at the house in Spaningen, about 1 km from… read more
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I worked in the yard and garden and did some weeding, planting and harvesting. I also prepared meals and did some housekeeping. I enjoyed the work and the good conversations I had… read more
Ich musste oft morgens zu meiner Arbeitsstelle und hatte den seltenen Luxus, dass bei meiner Rückkehr, neben den bereits vorbildlich… read more
I offered my full time help for 2 weeks as it was clear (especially after his reply) that he needed it! I am glad I have been able to help him with various tasks. He was very busy with his other job and… read more
We went as a couple and stayed at the house in Spaningen, about 1 km from… read more
I recommend it to everyone who have wish to explore Germany and village life and help and learn… read more
All this was very interesting for me. But not less importent for us is , that she showed me , how to make Börek.… read more
Anek is a very good-hearted and interesting person with a respectable mission in the garden.
He provides people around with fresh and healthy fruits and vegetables every week with his tireless work. I learned a lot from him, about gardening, art, cooking and many other… read more
The place has the perfect connection with the nature.
Their childrens are very nice and cute, they explain me and speak with me a slow german, so I could learn a bit the language. I'm very grateful for that, thank you!
Mostly of the food is… read more
There is a lot of differents kind of work here. Harvesting vegetables or fruits, repeating stuff, building and more!
His kids, Anton and Alma were very nice too, very easy to talk. We had such a lot of… read more
