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Come and help us at our Animal and Farm Sanctuary and permaculture Project in Picton, New Zealand

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Kia Ora and Welcome!

    We are an Animal Sanctuary & Permaculture Project, established in 2016 as an intentional small community with residents, living-in volunteers and external helpers.

    We are currently home to: Alpacas, Donkeys, Ponies, Sheep, Pigs, Cats, Cattle, Rabbits, Birds, Fish, Chickens, Goats, Turkey's and retired ex-racing Greyhounds which we foster to re-home.

    The property has been established under permaculture principles with compost toilet, low waste scheme, food forest and organic veggie garden by experienced specialists with permaculture education (we no longer teach permaculture as we are now focused on the animal sanctuary, but we have a lovely veggie garden and fruit orchard that we regularly work on to provide food for the volunteers). We compost pretty much everything and are using it as fertile organic soil for our organic veggie and fruit gardens - we are also aiming towards being zero waste.

    We are compassionate about all beings and therefore suitable for vegans, vegetarians and animal lovers.

    EARTHBOUND KITCHEN, We provide 3 meals a day (made by Alex, Harrison or one of the volunteers on site). We provide the basics for example, Rice, Pasta, legumes, Grains, Flours, Nuts and Seeds, Dried Fruits, Spices, Oils, Vinegars, Canned and bottled goods.

    We don’t have any meat or animal food products on the property and there is also no smoking, drugs or alcohol allowed.

    With this intention in mind and set within the breathtaking landscape and wildlife of the Para Wetlands, you'll probably find it's the most tranquil and peaceful place on Earth.

    Our goal is to be an Animal Sanctuary set within permaculture gardens and grounds to care for and re-home animals in need and produce organic food for our own consumption under permaculture principles and share our passion for animals with the community.

    We have a sanctuary van on-site that can be used by volunteers as we are not in walking distance to any shops.


    Who is involved?

    Maia (Comes on-site when available), founder and director, was born in Germany and immigrated in 2011 to NZ. She works on the greyhound re-homing program and fish keeping and focusses on other projects which include essential oil healing, family constellation, yoga classes and workshops on plant-based nutrition.

    Alex (lives on-site), certified in animal science, welfare and health, born and raised locally, lives with her pet cows Theodore, Matao, Olive and dogs since 2019 at Te and is the manager-on-site, looking after the animals. She's working alongside the volunteers in the gardens, grounds and paddocks and shares the lunch meals in the Kitchen.

    Harrison (lives on-site), certified in animal care and husbandry, lives with his pet Steer Rocky since 2021 at Te and is our permanent volunteer-on-site, helping the sanctuary with animal care and ongoing projects.


    Please apply by sending us an email with the following information:

    * Date and time of arrival

    * Duration of intended stay

    * Contact details (email address and cellphone)

    * Information about yourself, what your focus is and why you would like to volunteer here



    We're looking forward to having you at our Animal Sanctuary & Permaculture Project!

    Alex and the team

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    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

    We love to share our knowledge about animal care.

  • Help

    Help

    Animal care and welfare, looking after foster Greyhounds, helping in organic garden, grounds maintenance, cooking plant-based meals, planting, harvesting and preserving produce and much more:)

  • Languages spoken

    German: Fluent
    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Volunteers have a cabin facing sunny North with 2 bunk beds.

    You'll have shared use of the kitchen, bathroom and washing machine.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are situated in a beautiful area with easy access to the Marlborough Sounds for outdoor activities (if you have a vehicle) and 10 mins away from the ferry that crosses from Picton to Wellington.

  • 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

    We have unlimited fast internet suitable for working online.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Parking space for a small camper van is available in the backyard (one at a time)

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5hours for 5 days per week. Long term volunteers have extended periods of free time.

Host ref number: 811534652862

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