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Assist on a dairy farm with all the daily tasks in Selfoss, Iceland

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  • Description

    Description

    I need help from late August (ca 20th) onwards.

    I am running a dairy farm and I have as well some sheep and horses. The farm is in South-Iceland 5 km from the coast. Our local town Selfoss is 15 km away and Reykjavik city is within one hour driving distance. My 27 years old son is working on my farm and I need a helper with him. I am also running another business, a wool shop that was originally founded by a group of artisans interested in wool.

    Absolut minimum stay is 3 months.

    European citizen.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • 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

    The Workawayer will take part in the local life and there are riding horses on the farm available for riding in the summer. I am a good cook and I am ready to share that knowledge.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for a person who is ready to assist milking cows and do all the daily tasks. Also being able to help a little with cleaning and being a good company. Drivers license are required. I am looking for a person who is ready for staying minimum three months and is interested in animals and farming.
    Good understanding in the English language is required.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Icelandic: Fluent
    Danish: Intermediate
    German: Beginner

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    The Workawayer will stay on the farmers home and have a good private room, 8 m2. The food offered is a classic Icelandic food, many types of meat from the farm and a very good fresh fish, so every meal is either meat or fish based. There is therefore not an option to have a vegetarian or a vegan. I sometimes bake bread and even cakes. The Workawayer will have a car for own use.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    I have very good neighbors, friends and family. There are many interesting and beautiful places, both landscape and activity within one hour driving distance from the farm. I like to live my life peacefully, I like to communicate with other people and I like very much to travel. I have been a farmer since 1982.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

Host ref number: 863731361541

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