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My name is Kerstin. I just moved two years ago from Spain back to Germany with all my animals which we have rescued over there. On our farm still live 4 dogs and 2 horses.
I am trying to manage all the work by myself beside my job as a teacher, my children Mina (21) and Darius (22) are studying and not always at home any more. So I would need some help with the general work at home, in the garden and with the animals. One of the horses which we own has suffered in his past and we try to give him all the attention and care he deserves. However, everything and everyone takes a lot of and we would be very grateful if we find help (feeding, cleaning stable, taking the dogs for a walk, etc.). Anyone who loves animals as much as we do is welcome.
If you enjoy the peace on the countryside, are an animal lover and like the work on a farm, please write us a message!
In the new old house there is a lot of work. I need someone who helps us with renovation, painting, construction . There is always something that needs fixing.
I also need help with the household (cooking, laundry and cleaning).
We eat a lot of vegetables, my daughter is vegan, so it would not be a problem if you are too. If you’re not vegetarian though, you would still have to be okay with eating very little meat.
People who are interested in a longer stay are welcome. There you will get the possibility to improve your German. We would share our language knowledge with you.
You would also learn a lot about animals (also taking care of sick animals) and farm life (growing crops, gardening, etc.)
We are situated in the countryside directly next to the forest and surrounded by many fields. You can discover a lot of wildlife like deers, birds, squirrels, etc. and take the dogs for relaxing walks into the forest. There is a bike route to Petershagen which is the next village and the route along the river, Weser, which passes along here is known to be the most beautiful in the whole of Germany.
It takes 10 minutes with the train to Minden, a lovely nice town, 50 min to Hannover. Also the Steinhuder sea is nearby.
People who smoke, drink or take drugs are not welcome.
As well as it is essential that you're not afraid of (large farm) animals and hard work (yes, the work is going to be hard!) The work is spread throughout the day. The animals are expected to be fed on the weekends too. Nothing for city people who are scared to get their hands dirty. But for us and hopefully you too, it is a reward itself, just seeing how the animals appreciate everything you do for them.
Please note that we generally host people who apply for the animal work for at least one months because it takes time for the animals to get used to you and for you to get to know the Routine.
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Jardinería
Proyectos de construcción y bricolaje
Cuidado de animales
Ayuda en una granja
Cocinar para toda la familia
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
We are very international. I am a native German teacher and we speak German at home. I can help you learn or improve your German. We lived in Mallorca for 10 years. My children went to an english school, so they speak english fluently. We live in a multicultural way and are very open to share our language knowledge with you.
You would also learn other skills needed on the countryside like taking care of the animals, planting, gardening...
People who are willing to learn a self sufficient lifestyles are more than welcome.
Ayuda
- Help with the housework (cleaning, organising, laundry) and gardening.
- Take care of our animals (Farm Animals -horses, big dogs, etc. ). So you must enjoy the animals’ company. You’re out of place if you consider being with animals as work and are counting the hours you spend with them. But if you’re an animal lover like us, and enjoy to give them the love they didn’t get before they came to us, you’re exactly right here!
- Cooking (preferably plant based), we don't need a master chef- It is alright if you know how to cook some basic things like pasta and vegetables.
- Do some other tasks on the farm. There is always something to do here.
- Other abilities are welcome, we cherish every person who helps with different tasks and so adds in their own way to make our home more special.
OR
Help with renovation/ construction is also needed
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Alemán: Fluido
Inglés: Fluido
Español: FluidoEste anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
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Alojamiento
We live in on a small farm directly next to the forest. We have a guest room where you wil be sleeping. You would be joining us for for every meal, just like any other part of the family. You will be surrounded by animals wherever you go ;)
Algo más...
Since the main job is to take care of the animals, the work will be spread throughout the whole day (you can’t work 5 hours and then go out). But you will also have some free time to discover Petershagen which is a lovely calm village with a wonderful landscape and the Steinhuder sea is not too far away.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.
Podría aceptar mascotas
If your pet gets along with our dogs and doesn't have a problem with horses, you are more than welcome to bring it with you
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
Uno
Horas esperadas
5 hours a day, 5 days a week (no counting hours)
Comentarios (17)
First of all, the animals, they are all so sweet, theres some work that could be hard if you don't like hard work, but its rewarding. There is always something to do in the house or the yard and i loved it. In the same time life was quite slow, perfect for pondering.
Secondly, the people, Kerstin,… read more
I stayed with Kerstin, Mina and Darius for 7 weeks during November and December and I felt like a part of the family really soon. They are such open-minded, kind, honest and caring people, who can share a lot of knowledge especially about sick animals with you. I… read more
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First of all, the animals, they are all so sweet, theres some work that could be hard if you don't like hard work, but its rewarding. There is always something to do in the house or the yard and i loved it. In the same time life was quite slow, perfect for pondering.
Secondly, the people, Kerstin,… read more
I stayed with Kerstin, Mina and Darius for 7 weeks during November and December and I felt like a part of the family really soon. They are such open-minded, kind, honest and caring people, who can share a lot of knowledge especially about sick animals with you. I… read more
I was nearly two months in the finca, learning a lot about horses and even more about alimentation.
I really enjoyed the time spent with Kerstin, Darius, and Mina and hope to see them again in Italy.
Suerte, Vlad
I enjoyed the time in Kerstins finca and with her family. she is so friendly and lovely. this host was perfect to stay because the finca is good for brainstorming. the work with all… read more
I had a funny and lovely time. I hope we will see you again.
Much love and all the best.
The animals are very cute and well educated. If you… read more
Wish you the… read more
First of all, the family is so Nice and attentive, they suggest themselves to pick me up from the AirPort and everyday was asking am I okay, if I need something. Second, it is so Nice to be a part of this… read more
Few words about the work: if you don't like animals and housekeeping, you can find it boring, because it consists of all day routine. But if not, you enjoy it. Moreover the work is easy and you can learn how to take care of animals (horses,… read more
The food was great… read more
Apart from that she’s a fantastic vegan cook and a great photographer. We were very lucky to host her
She's a wonderful cook and probably the politest person we met. It was a pleasure to be able to host her
Someone who is familiar and in love with animals is absolutely right here. No word can describe what I've got here… read more
Work to do… read more
