Welcoming workawayers for land management around a small holding for rescue donkeys near Villena, Spain

Detalles

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  Descripción

  Availability from March 2025
  
  We have an excellent opportunity for a home based worker or someone wishing to explore the area, at our small holding. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to enjoy the farm lifestyle with the comfort of self contained accommodation.
  
  You will provide and prepare your own food.
  
  Accommodation provided with wifi and free electricity in return for 15 hours per week donkey care, land management & help around the house.
  
  We are Alan & Sarah and we moved from England in 2018 to live in the historic village of Las Virtudes. It is located in the northwest of the province of Alicante, close to the Murcia border with easy access to the A31 to explore the Valencian Community. Las Virtudes is just 5 km from the City of Villena. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, with good road and train access to Alicante, Valencia, Barcelona & Madrid.
  
  We have a large rural property, with central heating, a large covered and heated swimming pool and various terrace areas to relax and enjoy the sunset behind the mountains that surround the area.
  
  We have a sign that reads: The house and surrounding grounds are maintained expressly for the comfort of the animals - and that just about sums it up! We are looking for help with the rescue donkeys and maintenance of the land and olive grove.
  
  This is a private home and it is not a party house, so if you are looking for a peaceful retreat and love animals, then this would be the place for you. We are very remote and there is no public transport in the village, so you will need to be a keen walker or cyclist.
  
  By car: 5 minutes to the city of Villena, 45 minutes to Alicante and 60 minutes to Benidorm. There are many walking and cycling routes in the area as well as many restaurants and bars in Villena. Mountain bikes are available for use and the train station in Villena provides excellent opportunities to explore Alicante, Valencia etc.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Práctica de idiomas

  Jardinería

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  All nationalities welcome to improve their English Language Skills.
  
  The region is surrounded by olive groves and vineyards. It is definitely worth a visit to one of the many bodegas. Various wine tours through the bodegas are offered, often in combination with a wine tasting, including tapas of the local products. Las Virtudes is also included in the Alicante Wine Route.
  
  Las Virtudes, is a historic village close to the city of Villena. It is a popular place of pilgrimage and recreation. The Santuaro de las virtudes is in the centre of the village - the legend recounts the desire of the Villena people to build a temple to a patron saint that would protect them from the plague that devastated the city. So there is lots to explore and learn.
  
  The municipality of Villena offers festivities all year round. Some very well-known festivities are the annual Moros & Cristianos festival in September and the Medieval Festivals in March.

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  Ayuda

  We are looking for animal lovers with or without experience with donkeys and dogs but confident around them and willing to learn. All the rescue animals have their own unique personalities, and you need to be of robust character to maintain personal safety and control.
  
  You need to be mindful of the extreme temperatures inland. You will need to be resilient to for example -5C in winter and +40C in summer and schedule your outside activities accordingly.
  
  Management & feeding of the donkeys, is a twice daily task (approx 2 hours per day) but other tasks may be negotiated to best fit your personal schedule.
  
  Other tasks may include land management, DIY and housework.
  
  You will need to provide and prepare your own meals,
  
  The entire property is a non smoking zone.
  
  The first month would be a trial and subsequent months would need to be agreed by both parties.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Spanish speakers welcome to improve our Spanish and their English.
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  Alojamiento

  You will have an independent self-contained casita, with a double bed, shower room, wc and kitchen. It is provided with central heating, TV and fan.
  
  This is a private peaceful home. We are very remote and there is no public transport in the village, so you will need to be a keen walker or cyclist to keep yourself entertained in the evenings and weekends. You will need to provide and prepare your own meals and the entire property is a non smoking zone.

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  Algo más...

  There are excellent mountain and touring bike trails around the salt lagoon, sounding countryside and mountains.
  It is also popular for hiking, running and walking and yet only 45 minutes away from Alicante and its beaches.
  
  As a novice or more experienced mountaineer you can participate in the ascent of the Vias Ferratas. There are also various tourist and sporting cycling routes. The Chicharra Greenway, starts at the Santuario de La Virgen de las Virtudes and ends in Biar. This route introduces you to the Via Verdes in a sporty way. These used to be local railways, which are now maintained to allow both cyclists and walkers to enjoy nature. The Sierra Salinas Crossing is also definitely worth exploring for its natural mountainous environment.
  
  There are many places to visit in and around Villena and Las Virtudes. The castle of Villena, Atalaya, plays a central role in the history and also the annual festivities. The main museums show you both history and modern art. The Treasure of Villena, Tesoro de Villena, attracts visitors from all over the world every year. You can admire these in the Archaeological Museum.
  
  The many restaurants and tapas bars offer the typical dishes of this region. The influence of the Mediterranean and La Mancha cuisines is recognisable. Local products are used in the recipes, such as carrots, wheat or potatoes. These are all grown around the property and we are situated close to the carrot processing factory.
  
  We have a large heated swimming pool that you are welcome to use, but depending on the outside temperatures you may decided it is too cold. It can be cold and windy here!

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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

  Download speed = 9Mbps* Upload speed = 4Mbps* *Subject to other household users The internet travels through the air and can be affected by adverse weather conditions. In the event of this occurring, you may want to consider your mobile data allowance. -The use of our wifi is subject to not impacting our personal enjoyment of it. If you are a heavy wifi user you may need to source your own connection.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Secure parking available.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Uno

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  Horas esperadas

  3 hours/day, 5 days/week

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