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This is a Farm Sanctuary and we work very hard for our animals and we expect the same from our volonteers. We have sheep, horses, cattle, dogs. The Farm is connected by cable car as there are two barns, one up in the mountain for the sheep and one down the valley for horses and highland cattle.
The help varies depending on the season ; weather and the helpers capabilities !Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Aide avec des éco-projets
S’occuper des animaux
Aide dans une ferme
Entretien général
Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
*Experience volonteering outdoors and independently, learning about farming life and their animals.
There is always plenty to do!
Also:
*Swim in the nearby thermal pools
*Hike on the nearby Alps
*Skiing / Snoboarding (the farm is right next to the slope).
*Lots of beautiful hikes to do all year round.Aide
2025 : *READY TO HOST HELPERS AGAIN - LONGTERM HELPERS PREFERRED !
***Starting in February/March and preferably for 2-3 months, 1 to max. 2 extremely trustworthy, motivated, strong and reliable helpers..
*Due to the kind of help required and living arrangements, we can only host male helpers.
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Happy International Volunteer Day! We are so incredibly thankful for our amazing volunteers. Without our volunteers, none of what we do would be possible. Their dedication and commitment enriches the lives of all the residents at the Sanctuary, ensures that the stables are clean and tidy ; surrounded by love and does so much to help with our mission to inspire kindness and compassion for farmed animals everywhere
To the kindest, most hardworking, dedicated, and compassionate people we know, THANK YOU!
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*We don't plan too far ahead as all depends on how long the current helpers are staying or extending their stay with us but you can still try applying between the openings dates as sometimes we have last minute vacancies.
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IMPORTANT BEFORE APPLYING HERE:
*Please read all the informations below and if you think you fit here please contact us!
*We usually try to respond within 24 hours ( but sometimes we need a couple of days) ; it would be useful if you wouldn`t apply at the same time to many different places, because once we decide to host you here we truly rely on you coming here.
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THE FARM SANCTUARY:
*This is a Farm Sanctuary and we work very hard for our animals.
We have many sheep, horses, cattle and dogs. The Farm is connected by cable car as there are two barns, one up in the mountain for the sheep and one down the valley for horses and highland cattle. In summer we move all animals to different mountain pasture.
WHO WE LOOK FOR:
*We are looking for reasonably strong, reliabel, friendly, honest and hard working volunteers, preferably with driving license, who loves animals, working outdoors and that feels comfortable being in solitude. It is important that helpers are healthy minded and able to work both independently and under instruction. Alcool only in moderation !
If you are looking for a place with an international touch (I speak german, english and italian), and you are not allergic to dogs, hay or horses in an amazing landscape you will be welcomed!
Also: No smoking inside the barns & accomodation !
! If you want to volunteer here, you should be physically and mentally strong as there are plenty of hikes, so be ready to do lots of walking. Moreover in winter time we get a lot of snow !
Due to the fact, that the farm is pretty large and in addiction to farming I also teach sport-swimming at the local school, I prefer long term helper/s that have the confidence to work independently and sometimes alone.
I will only consider requests with a picture of yourself and from helpers truly interested working in a farming environment. If you are not used to it, sometimes the help can be tough but you will always get enough time off to relax or explore the area.
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WHAT TYPE OF WORK:
*There can be periods of intense help depending on the time of year but can be compensated with more free time.
We do most of our work outdoors and sometimes we cannot choose the weather, so be prepared to work in any kind of weather !
Help is mostly needed during April until November but there are tasks to be done all year round, so during the winter, (December until March) I can also host someone (max two helpers).
The help will involve April-August: From mid April onwards we are going to spend a lot of time preparing the farm and the fields to put the animals outdoors for the summer.
The Summer months are the busiest time of the year, we work hard, we make hay on steep alpine meadows and bring the hay into the stable. Helpers should be in good physical condition and not afraid of hard work. We also water and sprinkler the fields and regularly check on the animals on the high mountain pasture.
September-March: making and repairing fences, getting the farm ready for the winter, regularly check on the animals, moving the animals, watering the fields, feeding the animals, cleaning out manure and general tasks around the farm.
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*Taking pleasure in working physically with your body and enjoying solitude would be necessary to have a good time here. I would particularly welcome people with some tractor-driving skills or willing to learn it.
*Switzerland can be quite expensive. We recommend that you bring appropriate clothing for working outdoors (winter/summer): Waterproof jacket / pants; good hiking boots (no trainers / sneakers); personal medical insurance..
(You should also have enough money to spend in your free time, for leisure activities or in case of emergencies) !
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COMMUNICATION:
*Before you come here, make sure you have a working SIM card that works in Switzerland to communicate with What's App.
(or get a Swiss SIM from most post offices on arrival).
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WHAT WE OFFER:
*You will be helping in a beautiful location and depending on the season around 5 hours a day, sometimes less, sometimes more; these hours can be reasonably flexible, allowing you time to explore our area and beautiful mountain and in winter, on your days off you can go skiing / snowboarding or just relax. In exchange I offer a lovely accomodation with cooking facilities and pocket money for your grocery. Thank you for considering coming here.
If you seek a simple life in a beautiful landscape I would love to hear from youLangues parlées
Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Italien: Courant
Français: IntermédiaireHébergement
*Just to give you an idea about the accommodation, it is comfortable cosy flat with two separate bedrooms, (one has a queen bed and in the other room has single beds), a kitchen, living room and bathroom and a has everything you need for cooking etc.
The flat must be kept clean and tidy by the volunteer at all times!
Wifi/internet connection available
The flat is located in the heart of the village, and is close to the farm and the local shops (grocery etc). Due to the living arrangements it is not possible to live with me so you will have the flat for yourself/with other volonteers.Autres infos...
Visiting the famous thermal water and hot pools in Leukerbad. Horses trekkingstours in nearby village Erschmatt, hiking on our beautiful surrondings. hiking on Niwen Alp. Skiing / snowboarding in Jeizinen and on other ski resorts such like Zermatt , Leukerbad.
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She has never let us down, no matter how hard the work could have been. She is very reliable and very strong. All tasks given to her were carried out to our complete… read more
Communication with Dea is straightforward, and it’s important to be reliable and confident in handling tasks independently. The… read more
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Our host, Dea, has such a big heart, and a lot you get to learn from her. Her stories are truly inspiring. Thank you for showing me a new perspective on Swiss animal farm life, and giving me the opportunity to get stronger on those steep… read more
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She has never let us down, no matter how hard the work could have been. She is very reliable and very strong. All tasks given to her were carried out to our complete… read more
Communication with Dea is straightforward, and it’s important to be reliable and confident in handling tasks independently. The… read more
One of the best aspects of this farm is the hands-on experience. Much… read more
Our host, Dea, has such a big heart, and a lot you get to learn from her. Her stories are truly inspiring. Thank you for showing me a new perspective on Swiss animal farm life, and giving me the opportunity to get stronger on those steep… read more
I am very grateful that he came and I wish he could have stayed longer. He is a great guy and during his stay he helped us with all the tasks needed at the farm sanctuary.
He learned… read more
We can fully recommend him to any other host. What we really appreciated about him, among all the other positive side of his character, was that he was always reliable and followed instructions as required.
He is healthy minded and in good shape. Walking up and down the hills to complete the… read more
I was here for almost 2 months and had a wonderful experience.
Its a beautiful area in the mountains with lovely animals. I really liked taking care of them and feeding them, especially the dogs. Putting up the fences was also quite nice because we were in the field and took lots of hikes.
I recommend this place for anyone who wants to… read more
A really nice guy, outgoing, always cheerful but who took his assigned tasks… read more
Location: You are nestled in the quiet village of Jeizinen high up in the mountain with breathtaking views which are right outside your… read more
If you love animals, aren't scared of getting dirty and physical, you want some peace while visiting switzerland on your weekends, this is the best spot!
I wouldn't change… read more
He followed all the house rules, was very diligent in everything he was… read more
First of all, the location was amazing. Very centrally located it is easy to get to local attractions within a maximum few hours train ride. Also where it is located on the mountain is amazing as well with easy access to hiking and or skiing right outside your door depending on… read more
This was the ideal Workaway experience. The location feels very remote because you are in the tiny, picturesque, quiet village of Jeizinen up on a mountain, but there is a train station right in the valley so in 15 minutes you can be at the train station and on your way to any of the other parts of Switzerland or even the rest of… read more
With our sanctuary we always hope to meet volunteers dedicated to farm work but most importantly dedicated to the welfare of animals and our planet. A balance between hard work outdoors and physical and mental strength, and sweet friendly heart. Respectful of our sanctuary`s infrastructure, us as hosts and animals and… read more
Dea the owner is kind, very dedicated in her farm and a inspiration for all animal lovers.
Recommend for people who are responsible, like hiking (even at work) and are good with animals.
We were very happy with his presence, a quiet young man who was very well-mannered and hard-working and who never backed down no matter how challenging the task he was given. A little insecure at first due to his… read more
George always tries to give his best in everything that is assigned to him. He works best and… read more
Before I arrived Dea said that working with animals is rewarding because their souls are pure. It's true, and I can say that she also shares that pure soul.
Dea does an incredible and beautiful work running… read more
Not only he helped us in all farm’s helping aspects but he also produced a video for the sanctuary on a presentation issue that we already wanted to create for our socials. As he… read more
Maria thank you for the great help you gave us. I know how physically challenging the tasks at the sanctuary can be; you need good stamina and strenght. I was sure you would cope with the workload and I trusted you from day one.
If anyone has the opportunity to host her, don’t miss it because Maria is a very hardworking… read more
We found him to be really trustworthy and kind, and he made a huge difference even just being here for a… read more
If you like to work with animals and enjoy beeing in a calm little mountain village --> you should definitely go to Dea's place.
For me the work was quite easy, because you get to stay with the animals. You are actually feeding them and cleaning the stable. There is always… read more
We can warmly recommend him, as he is a very efficient and reliable helper. He learned many new tasks that were new to him and he accomplisched everything with our full satisfaction.
He is a very… read more
The helpers Dea chooses to work with her are friendly, responsible and calm, the right kind of energy if you want to clear your mind, have good conversations and still have your alone time. Not the place for "party people".
I learned a lot… read more
Totally trustworthy and indipendent, respectful, healthy minded, clean, was also a perfectly integrated when working in a team. He immediately learned all tasks, exactly how we like them to be… read more
Some days of work are long and hard, as well as other days when you work very little. You work on a farm, with… read more
The hard work in the mountains has no timetables and it must be done when it needs to be done, that’s why it’s important to be flexible and understanding; in this Aaron is a five star helper!
He is always ready and wants to lend a hand where needed, his mind and body… read more
Beautiful and healthy animals from the dogs to the horses and cows.
Dea and Philip really look after all doing a passionate and careful job.
Lot's of free time after helping on the… read more
Fast but attentive to our request, gentle to the animals and strong enough to accoplish all outdoors chores like clearing horses manure, almost on a daily base; even in… read more
Emil arrived during an overwhelming working period and sometimes the days where very chaotic due to the amount of things we had to do at the Sanctuary. I was afraid that this would’ve scared him, being him at his first experience in such a big… read more
Thanks for everything and wish you the best for the little time you have left in Switzerland.
You leave with a sense of pride looking after all the animals in one of the most picturesque places in Switzerland.
An extreme hard worker, who will never disappoint you, nor let you down with any request of help. He loves animals and he has a great connection to them, he truly took care of our sheep, horses, dogs and… read more
He is very respectful towards the host and other volonteers ; he follows our house rules, he is very trustworthy, reliable, hard worker and wont let you down if unexpected work comes out !
It is easy to… read more
I can truly raccomend Markel to any future hosts, we all felt… read more
You arrived with a very positive uncomplicated and open attitude and you showed from the very beginning respect and a conscientious attitude towards the work, the animals and all people around you. You are a very fast learner and… read more
I remember the first day, to be shocked about that stunning views of high mountains, glacier, and over the valley.
Being in contact with nature, doing all sorts of things and work hard for the animals has been one the most grateful experiences in my life.
Thank you… read more
Jakub you’re a great worker, accurate, honest and punctual.
Day after day you’ve improved your skills and you’ve managed to put into practice the notions learned in an exceptional way.
Jakub is a quiet and kind guy, who can easily be trusted. He fulfilled his duties to my full… read more
I was very lucky to have the chance to host them exactly at the right time, when we had to do some urgent work. Their arrival was a blessing and it made the difference!
Coming from New Zeland, they're used to working outside and thanks to their great body… read more
You're an incredibly strong person, physically and mentally, you've learned all the required tasks in zero time, you've worked independently almost… read more
He loved every task he was assigned and didn`t mind clearing horses manure at any weather.
He is a very intelligent person and a very adventures young man. During his time off he enjoyed hiking through our breath taking… read more
Since day one Dea has been a very friendly and welcoming host. You immediately feel her dedication to her farm and the love she have to all her animals. Before I arrived I didn’t have any experience with farming but Dea taught me a… read more
The work can be hard on some days but you are well rewarded with free… read more
Imagine helping a loving mother care for her children. Now imagine the same job but the mother has 200 children. This is the job.
The profile description very accurately represents your time in… read more
Her farm is cosy, her animals are sweet and the scenery straight out of instagram.
The accommodation was simple, but perfect for your daily needs.… read more
They are strong workers, who take very seriously their duties.
They learned quickly and accomplished their… read more
You've been a good strong worker, very kind and helpful, able to get on with your dudies on your own, and great also with our other volunteers. You worked above and beyond… read more
From the moment i arrived, till 90 days later when I left, Dea, her family, her colleagues and even all her animals were super… read more
Beeing a young guy at his first indipendent life experience, I realize that it hasn't been easy for him to work at a farm like mine, however he's learned many new things which he's well put into practice. Mountains work is hard but Sam is a young and strong guy and he never complained when he was… read more
At the beginning I wasn't sure if I should have hosted a young girl at my farm, because I know how hard work can become. I was worried it could have been to hard for her but shortly after she has started as volonteer here, my doubts disappeared. Karla is a very positive person and not afraid of hard work. She… read more
What is important for me – She loves her animals and really tries to do maximum for them.… read more
He had a good attitude toward the work and was interactive and sociable with my other helper which was important.
I wish him all the best and a brilliant… read more
It was always fun and nice to work. I learned a lot about animals keeping and behaviur.
Dea and Walter explained me a lot and I also learned to work independently.
The accomodation was very cosy and right in the middle of the village Jeizinen, the people are very… read more
The amount of work requested during the winter period is not very… read more