Join our foundation for a wildlife sanctuary and animals in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, USA

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  Descripción

  Welcome!
  
  Hello, I'm Nick, and thanks for stopping by my profile.
  
  I live on a peaceful 2.5-acre property in Phoenix, Arizona, where my family and I are creating a place focused on caring for animals, supporting local wildlife, growing food, and enjoying life outdoors. This project was inspired by a loved one who had a deep compassion for animals and nature, and that spirit continues to guide everything we do.
  
  Our days are centered around simple but meaningful work. We care for the animals, maintain gardens, improve wildlife habitats, plant trees, and work on projects that make the property more welcoming for both people and wildlife. There is always something new happening, so no two days are exactly the same.
  
  The property is home to my 9-year-old daughter and me, while my mother lives in another house on the property. There are also a couple of occupied rental homes and additional guest houses that are being finished. Although several families live here, volunteers mainly help with outdoor projects, animal care, gardening, and keeping the grounds looking their best.
  
  If you enjoy being outside, you'll probably feel right at home here. We have fruit trees including oranges, lemons, apples, pomegranates, and kumquats, along with grapevines, herbs, vegetable gardens, and plenty of mature shade trees. Our irrigation system helps keep everything green, even during Arizona's hot summers.
  
  Animals are a big part of daily life. We currently care for around 48 chickens, rabbits, a friendly German Shepherd, and a gentle Great Pyrenees. Throughout the year, many species of wild birds visit the property, making bird feeding and wildlife watching one of our favorite daily routines. Collecting fresh eggs, caring for the animals, and improving habitats are all regular activities.
  
  Volunteers might help with gardening, landscaping, planting, light construction projects, organizing, animal care, cleaning outdoor spaces, or building new features for the property. We match projects to your interests and abilities whenever possible, and we're always happy to teach you something new.
  
  Our home is relaxed and family-oriented. We value kindness, honesty, respect, and working together. Whenever we're cooking a family meal, you're welcome to join us. We also understand the importance of personal space, so you'll have time to relax and enjoy your independence as well.
  
  If you're looking for a friendly place where you can spend time outdoors, learn practical skills, work with animals, and contribute to a meaningful project, we'd be happy to welcome you. We enjoy meeting people from around the world and sharing experiences, stories, and cultures while working together.
  
  We hope to meet you soon!

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Trabajo de caridad

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería básica

  Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Mantenimiento básico
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  Intereses

  

  Tecnología

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Mascotas

  

  Películas y televisión

  

  Agricultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Escritura

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Fotografía

  

  Música

  

  Jardinería

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Libros

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Animales

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Fitness

  

  Senderismo
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  This is one of the most important sections on Workaway because it's about **what the volunteer will experience and learn**, not just the work they'll do.
  
  Here's a version tailored to your property and foundation:
  
  ## Cultural Exchange
  
  At the foundation, we believe Workaway is about much more than exchanging work for accommodation—it's about sharing experiences, learning from one another, and building lasting friendships.
  
  As part of our family, you'll have the opportunity to experience everyday life in Arizona while living on a unique 2.5-acre property dedicated to wildlife conservation, gardening, and sustainable living.
  
  We enjoy getting to know people from different cultures, backgrounds, and walks of life. We welcome the opportunity to learn about your traditions, favorite foods, language, and life experiences, and we love sharing ours in return.
  
  During your stay, you can learn about:
  
  * Wildlife conservation and habitat restoration
  * Gardening in the Arizona desert
  * Growing fruit trees, vegetables, herbs, and seasonal crops
  * SRP flood irrigation and desert landscaping
  * Caring for chickens, rabbits, dogs, and wild birds
  * Sustainable property stewardship
  * Homestead-style living
  * Environmental conservation and nonprofit work
  
  Our property is home to apple, orange, lemon, pomegranate, and kumquat trees, grape vines, tomatoes, herbs, seasonal vegetables, and beautiful gardens. You'll have the opportunity to help care for these plants and enjoy the harvest when they're in season.
  
  Whenever we prepare a family meal, you're always welcome to join us at the table. We enjoy sharing meals, conversations, and stories, and we hope you'll feel like part of our extended family while you're here.
  
  You'll also have plenty of free time to explore everything Arizona has to offer. Phoenix is surrounded by incredible hiking trails, beautiful desert landscapes, local farmers markets, museums, sporting events, and day trips to places such as Sedona, the Superstition Mountains, Saguaro Lake, and many other unique destinations.
  
  We hope that by the time you leave, you'll have gained new skills, experienced Arizona's unique culture and environment, formed lasting friendships, and made a meaningful contribution to our foundation's mission of caring for wildlife, protecting nature, and creating a peaceful place where people and animals can thrive together.
  
  For us, the best part of hosting is meeting wonderful people from around the world and sharing our home, our mission, and our love of nature. We hope you'll arrive as a volunteer and leave as a friend.
  
  This kind of description fits very well with what Workaway encourages: cultural exchange, learning, community, and mutual respect. It also gives potential volunteers a clear picture of the experience they'll have both on your property and in Arizona.

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  Organización benéfica registrada

  Este anfitrión es una organización benéfica registrada en su país y busca voluntarios para ayudar en su(s) proyecto(s).

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  Ayuda

  # The Kind of Help We'd Love
  
  Every day is a little different here, which keeps things interesting. We enjoy hosting people who like being outdoors, don't mind getting their hands dirty, and are happy to pitch in wherever help is needed. We always try to match tasks with your interests and experience whenever possible.
  
  ### Animal Care
  
  Our animals are part of the family, so helping care for them is an important part of daily life. Depending on the day, you might help with:
  
  * Feeding and watering our chickens
  * Collecting fresh eggs
  * Cleaning chicken coops and runs
  * Caring for our rabbits
  * Spending time with our friendly German Shepherd and gentle Great Pyrenees
  * Filling bird feeders and water stations
  * Cleaning bird baths
  * Helping create a welcoming environment for the many wild birds and other wildlife that visit the property
  
  ### Gardening & Outdoor Projects
  
  If you enjoy gardening or simply like working outside, there are always seasonal projects to help with, including:
  
  * Mowing with our John Deere riding mower
  * Trimming and weed control
  * Watering gardens, fruit trees, and flowers
  * Planting vegetables, herbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees
  * Harvesting seasonal fruits and vegetables
  * Maintaining walking paths and outdoor spaces
  * Assisting with irrigation when needed
  
  ### Property Improvements
  
  We're always working on small projects to improve the property. Depending on the season, you may help with:
  
  * Pressure washing patios and walkways
  * Organizing tools and work areas
  * Moving supplies and materials
  * Cleaning and organizing storage areas
  * Preparing garden beds and outdoor living spaces
  * General outdoor cleanup and beautification
  
  We're also finishing a couple of small guest houses on the property. Occasionally, there may be opportunities to help with cleaning, organizing materials, landscaping, or preparing the surrounding outdoor spaces. We don't expect anyone to do skilled construction work.
  
  ### Around the House
  
  Since this is our family home, we all help keep shared spaces clean and comfortable. You might occasionally help with simple tasks such as:
  
  * Washing dishes
  * Tidying up after meals
  * Light household cleaning
  * Taking out recycling or trash
  * Keeping common areas neat
  
  ### Who Will Enjoy Staying Here?
  
  This experience is a great fit if you:
  
  * Enjoy spending time with animals
  * Like gardening or working outdoors
  * Appreciate peaceful surroundings
  * Are dependable and willing to help
  * Enjoy learning practical skills
  * Like meeting new people and sharing cultures
  
  No previous experience is necessary. A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and respect for others are far more important. We'll happily show you how we do things and work alongside you, making the experience enjoyable for everyone.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  We believe that language is one of the best ways to connect with people from different cultures. While English is the primary language spoken in our home, we enjoy learning about other languages, customs, and traditions from our volunteers. As a Greek American family, we value hospitality, respect, and bringing people together. Sharing stories over a meal, working side by side on the property, and learning about each other's cultures are some of the most rewarding parts of hosting. If English is your second language, we're happy to help you practice in a relaxed, supportive environment. Likewise, we'd love to learn words, phrases, and traditions from your native language and culture. For us, Workaway is about much more than helping on the property—it's about building friendships, exchanging ideas, sharing experiences, and creating memories that last long after your stay has ended. We hope every volunteer leaves feeling like they were welcomed not just as a guest, but as part of our extended family.
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  Alojamiento

  That's another great benefit. It gives volunteers a way to get around and enjoy the property and the surrounding area.
  
  Here's an updated accommodation section with the bikes included:
  
  ## Accommodation
  
  During your stay, you'll have your own private, fully furnished suite designed to provide comfort, privacy, and a relaxing place to unwind after a rewarding day helping at the foundation.
  
  Your private suite includes:
  
  * Private entrance
  * Fully furnished bedroom
  * Comfortable bed
  * Dresser
  * Private bathroom with bathtub and shower
  * Television
  * Netflix
  * High-speed Wi-Fi
  * Mini refrigerator
  * Microwave
  * Closet space
  * Fresh linens provided
  * All utilities included
  
  The suite offers a quiet and comfortable living space while still being part of our family property. It provides plenty of privacy and independence, allowing you to relax, read, watch television, or simply enjoy some quiet time whenever you'd like.
  
  ### During Your Stay You'll Also Have Access To:
  
  * Laundry facilities
  * Kitchen and common living areas
  * Bicycles to explore the property and surrounding area
  * Our beautiful 2.5-acre property
  * Walking path that circles the entire property
  * Gardens and fruit trees
  * Wildlife sanctuary and bird habitats
  * Peaceful outdoor seating areas
  
  Our home is a peaceful, family-oriented environment where kindness, respect, and hospitality are important to us. We want every volunteer to feel comfortable, appreciated, and at home while enjoying everything our property has to offer.
  
  Whether you're relaxing in your private suite, riding a bike around the property, harvesting fresh fruit from the trees, feeding the birds, or watching the Arizona sunset from the walking path, we hope your stay will be both enjoyable and memorable.
  
  #### Meals and Food Arrangement
  
  We provide three meals a day for our Workawayers.
  
  Breakfast is available each morning and typically includes cereal, fresh eggs from our chickens, toast, fruit, coffee, tea, juice, and other breakfast items.
  Lunch and dinner are shared whenever possible and may include home-cooked meals, barbecue, pizza nights, tacos, pasta, grilled chicken, burgers, salads, or other family-style favorites.
  
  When our schedules don't allow us to eat together, we keep the kitchen stocked with a variety of groceries so you can prepare meals whenever it's convenient. We want you to feel at home and never go hungry.
  
  We enjoy sharing meals, getting to know people from around the world, and learning about different cultures. If you'd like to cook a traditional meal from your home country, we'd love to try it!
  
  We can also accommodate many common dietary preferences with advance notice.

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  Algo más...

  ## Additional Information
  
  Thank you for taking the time to read about our home and what we're creating here.
  
  We know that choosing the right Workaway host is an important decision, so we want you to have a clear idea of what life is like with us. Our goal is to provide a welcoming experience where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and included from the moment they arrive.
  
  This is a peaceful, family-oriented home where kindness, honesty, and teamwork matter. We enjoy working alongside our guests, sharing meals when we can, learning from one another, and making the experience rewarding for everyone involved.
  
  Our home is shared by me and my 9-year-old daughter, and my mother also lives in a separate home on the property. Because this is our family home, we ask everyone to treat the people, animals, and property with kindness and respect.
  
  During your free time, you're welcome to borrow one of our bicycles, relax in the gardens, walk the path around the property, enjoy fresh fruit when it's in season, or simply unwind while watching the many birds and other wildlife that visit throughout the day.
  
  There's also plenty to see around Phoenix. On your days off, you can explore hiking trails, lakes, museums, farmers markets, sporting events, and many of Arizona's beautiful parks and natural areas.
  
  Volunteer hours follow the standard Workaway exchange of **up to 5 hours a day, 5 days a week**, leaving you with plenty of free time to relax or explore. We generally prefer stays of around a month or longer, as it gives everyone time to get to know each other and makes the experience more enjoyable for both hosts and guests.
  
  Before confirming a stay, we like to have a phone or video chat so we can get to know one another, answer any questions, and make sure it's a good fit for everyone. We also ask guests to have completed profiles with references and to bring a valid government-issued photo ID upon arrival.
  
  If you enjoy animals, gardening, nature, outdoor projects, and experiencing everyday family life, we think you'll feel right at home here. A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a desire to contribute are all that's really needed.
  
  We hope you'll leave with new skills, wonderful memories, lasting friendships, and the satisfaction of knowing you made a positive difference while sharing life with our family.
  
  We look forward to welcoming you and sharing our little corner of Arizona with you.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Information for Digital Nomads We enjoy hosting digital nomads and remote workers. If you work online, we'll do our best to create a volunteer schedule that fits around your professional commitments. We understand that meetings, deadlines, and client calls are important, and we're happy to discuss a routine before your arrival so it works well for both of us. Your private accommodation includes: * Private entrance * High-speed Wi-Fi * Private bathroom * Comfortable furnished bedroom * Television with Netflix * Mini refrigerator * Microwave * A quiet space for working, studying, or attending online meetings Volunteer activities generally follow the standard Workaway exchange of **up to 5 hours per day, 5 days a week**, with two full days off. Most of the work takes place outdoors, leaving plenty of time to work remotely, relax, or explore Phoenix and the surrounding area. Many guests enjoy working from the patio or garden while listening to the birds and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. It's a calm environment that's well suited for staying productive during the workday and relaxing afterward. If your work requires a flexible schedule, just let us know before you arrive and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Whether you're staying for a few weeks or a few months, we hope you'll enjoy sharing meals, learning practical skills, spending time with animals, meeting new people from different backgrounds, and experiencing everyday life with our family while making a positive contribution to the property. We want every guest to leave with lasting friendships, great memories, and the feeling that they experienced something meaningful while helping care for our animals, gardens, and the wildlife that visits our home.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

  

  Chickens (4 años)

  Our chickens are an important part of our small homestead and the Remembering Ruth Wildlife Sanctuary. They are happy, well-cared-for birds that provide fresh eggs each day.
  
  Volunteers may help with simple daily tasks such as:
  
  Feeding and watering the chickens
  Collecting fresh eggs
  Cleaning and refreshing the coop and nesting boxes
  Checking on the birds to make sure they are healthy and comfortable
  
  No previous experience is necessary—we're happy to teach you everything you need to know. The work is enjoyable, and many guests love spending time with the animals. The eggs we collect help support our property, and a portion of the proceeds goes toward caring for our rescue rabbits, wild birds, and other animals through our wildlife sanctuary.
  
  If you enjoy animals and nature, you'll likely find this to be one of the most rewarding parts of your stay.

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