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Hi, we live on a farm in Malawi, like in the savanna nature, very peaceful. There are two dogs, medium size, they love to walk, we do that often on the farm as it is big and quiet. The area is in the south of Malawi, between Zomba & Blantyre, NOT near the lake. The nearest place with shops, restaurants, etc is 16 km away, there is a busstop nearby (at 2000 meters from the house) and I go there regularly by car, so you can have a ride. There is lots of things to do in the area, incl. local markets, hiking up Zomba mountain plateau, Mt. Mulanje, the highest mountain of Malawi. Lake Malawi is 2 hours away, nice for a few days swimming and beach bumming. I am working on projects, with vulnerable people, including children, women etc, you can always visit and volunteer there as well.
We work in the vegetable garden organic and permaculture based, so you can learn from that, as well as a few languages if you want. If interested, you can get hands-on skills in Reiki, Shiatsu & foot reflexology, energy balancing and natural remedies. Most important is that we have a click and that you enjoy being with us.
I work in projects with vulnerable people and you are most welcome to join as a volunteer, also good to learn a few words in the local language.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We work in the vegetable garden organic and permaculture based, so you can learn about that. We have lived and worked in many countries, so we have lots of cultural stories and experiences to share with you, lots of ideas for traveling in Africa as well.
We speak a few languages, so you can choose which ones to learn, if you want to.
If interested, you can get hands-on skills in Reiki, Shiatsu & foot reflexology, energy balancing and natural remedies.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
we are looking for people who are positive, internally motivated to work, open to learn about new things, are culturally sensitive, who love nature and don't have to be entertained the whole time. And most important dog lovers, as the dogs also want some attention. We are looking for help with the vegetable garden, planting, clearing weeds, making new plant beds, watering, developing a herb and flower garden, Also some caring for the dogs, incl. walking and feeding. If possible, we would enjoy someone who is good in baking bread and cakes. You are welcome to join a a volunteer in projects.
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Dutch: Fluent
Afrikaans: Intermediate
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Intermediate
Italian: Intermediate
Portuguese: Intermediate
Shona: Intermediate
Arabic: Beginner
Chichewa, Chewa, Nyanja: BeginnerThis 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 is in rustic house/old horse stables, one spare bedroom with two single beds, incl. your own bathroom & toilet. Communal kitchen and living room. We will share the evening meal together (vegetarian is no problem) and we can provide some ingredients for the other meals or share as well. You can share rides with us when we go somewhere, so you will be a bit mobile as well.
What else ...
Time off is always easy and you can enjoy the area . Transport by bus or on a regular basis you can have a ride by car with us, where you want to go. For example once per week to Zomba, which is a historic town. There are beautiful walks in the area on Zomba mountains . There are nature reserves, national parks, tea estates and more in the area.
Important: There is very weak internet and phone network available at the house, so you can get off your online addiction!
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Thank you Julie for the lovely time we spent together.
The are lock very quiet but I found new friends and spend the 3 weeks alone doing nice walks, having good conversation with the neighbors and doing some weeding between the rain.
absolute ruhe & fantastischer sternenhimmel.
wunderschöne wanderungen.
wöchentliche, lokale märkte.
individuelle, leichte arbeit.
leckeres essen.
liebenswürdige, interessante, vielgereiste julie.
vielen vielen herzlichen dank
für die unvergesslichen 6 wochen
bei dir und deinen beiden lieben hunden
allerliebste julie !
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Thank you Julie for the lovely time we spent together.
The are lock very quiet but I found new friends and spend the 3 weeks alone doing nice walks, having good conversation with the neighbors and doing some weeding between the rain.
absolute ruhe & fantastischer sternenhimmel.
wunderschöne wanderungen.
wöchentliche, lokale märkte.
individuelle, leichte arbeit.
leckeres essen.
liebenswürdige, interessante, vielgereiste julie.
vielen vielen herzlichen dank
für die unvergesslichen 6 wochen
bei dir und deinen beiden lieben hunden
allerliebste julie !
