Help out around a busy family farm with small scale agriculture, forestry and beekeeping in Lyly, Finland

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  Description

  We are a family farm busy with small scale agriculture, forestry and beekeeping.
  
  We are a family of four: parents and two daughters. One of us parents is a Chemistry and Biology teacher, and the other one a librarian. We're looking for a volunteer who genuinely likes being around children and who sees a farmstay not only as volunteer work abroad but most importantly as cultural exchange and a chance to get to know new friends. We can only take one volunteer at a time, or possibly a small family.
  
  Our beautiful farm is surrounded by scenic fields and forests, and it is situated by a small lake suitable for swimming. It is a quiet place: a twenty-minute drive away from the train station, the local village centre, and the nearest grocery store, and an hour's drive from Tampere, where we quite often go for various activities. The Art Town Mänttä is also only a twenty minute drive away from our farm.
  
  We're LGBT friendly and hope that you are, too!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Our farm guests will live our everyday life with us, getting to know our way of life. You'll get a chance to take a peek at Finnish country life from an insider's point of view, and you'll for instance learn about beekeeping in practice. Our scenic and quiet farm is also a perfect place just for relaxing.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We would love to host a helper interested or already experienced in beekeeping, as we are always busy with beekeeping during summer, especially in June/July. We appreciate help in gardening, cooking and making firewood.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Finnish: Fluent
  Swedish: Intermediate

  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.
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  Accommodation

  There is a small and cozy cottage near the house for your accommodation. You're most welcome to have breakfast, lunch and dinner with us, and you're also free to use our kitchen.

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  What else ...

  Our farm is a good choice for vegan travellers, as the adult usually in charge of cooking in the house is vegan.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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