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Hi! My name is Ástþór (52). I live on a small sheep farm at Rauðasandur, Westfjords - Iceland.
I am paralyzed from a car accident 23 years ago and am in a wheelchair, but do everything I needs to do. I have 1 cats and 1 dogs living with me, as well as some 80 sheep to take care of. I am looking for someone to help me with taking care of the animals and some maintenance for the farm. No more than 2-3 hours per day is needed. Work is different during summer since the sheep spend the days roaming araound.
Wages are paid by our local government, it is my right as a disabled person to have someone help me out with work. The government pays for 15 hours per week , The pay is about 2000ISK per hour after taxes.
Our area is remote but perfect for someone who wants to try living at the end of the road. I am looking for someone willing to stay for at least a few months at a time. A good english skill is required.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Farming
Drawing & painting
Carpentry
Animals
Music
Photography
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We could teach you some Icelandic as well as give you some traditional food to try out.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
The work does not require any specific skills. You might need to hammer some nails or screw some screws. There might be some heavy lifting but nothing more than any average person can handle. Maybe the most difficult part can be shoveling snow or some manure during winter.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Workers will live in my home, with their own room but shared bathroom and kitchen. We will provide all food.
What else ...
There are some great hiking routes around. And if weather is not good we have good wifi as well as all kinds of streaming services for watching movies/series.
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
My animals / pets
Donald
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