Welcoming volunteers to our mountain sanctuary in Nevada city, California, USA

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  Description

  Absolutely — Workaway likes things clear, honest, practical, but still warm. Here’s a Workaway-optimized version: a little less dreamy, a little more “this is what you’ll actually do,” while still keeping the magic of the place.
  
  🌲 About Our Place
  We are a rustic mountain animal sanctuary in the Sierra Nevada foothills, focused on animal care, land stewardship, and slowly restoring and improving our property. This is a hands-on, real-life place where helpers become part of daily routines with animals, gardens, and outdoor projects.
  We care for a unique group of animals, including:
  Ostrich
  Emus
  Peacocks
  Ducks and geese
  Chickens
  Pigs
  Dogs
  Cats
  We also maintain gardens, tend trees and bushes, prune plants, improve animal areas, work on fences and trails, and keep the land healthy and functional.
  
  What You’ll Be Helping With
  
  This is a an active place. Typical help includes:
  
  Feeding and watering animals (morning & evening routines)
  Cleaning pens, coops, and animal areas (including ostrich & emu areas)
  Garden help: planting, weeding, watering, pruning bushes and garden plants
  Tending trees, beds, and outdoor spaces
  Helping care for dogs and cats and keeping shared spaces clean
  The work is physical, practical, and meaningful. Some days are busy and active, others are lighter.
  
  🏔️ Living Here
  You’ll be living in the mountains in a quiet, rural setting.
  Conditions are rustic and seasonal (cold, snow, heat, mud, dust depending on time of year)
  Cell service is limited
  You should be comfortable with simple living, animals, and outdoor work
  In return, you get a peaceful place, good purpose, fresh air, and a chance to be part of something real and grounded.
  👋 Who This Is Good For
  Great fit for:
  Animal lovers (especially those excited about ostrich and emus)
  People who like physical, outdoor work
  Gardeners, builders, and practical helpers
  Kind, responsible, self-motivated people
  Not a good fit if you need luxury, nightlife, or reliable high-speed internet.
  ❤️ Our Approach
  We value kindness, responsibility, respect for animals, and taking good care of the land and each other.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bénévolat

  Projets artistiques

  Aide avec des éco-projets

  Compagnie pour pers. âgée

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Vie en van

  

  Dev. durable

  

  Animaux de compagnie

  

  LGBT+

  

  Ferme

  

  Bénévolat

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Histoire

  

  Jardinage

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Art et design

  

  Animaux

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Randonnée

  

  Danse

  

  Camping
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  Objectifs de développement durable de l’ONU que cet hôte essaie d'atteindre

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  Qu'est-ce que c'est ?
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Farm to fork Meals
  The history of gold Mining in Northern California
  New Friendships
  Community
  Learning new skills relevant to living off-grid
  Caretaking of animals

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  Aide

  Help We Need / What You’ll Be Doing
  
  Helpers become part of daily life here and help with a mix of animal care, garden work, and land projects.
  Typical activities include:
  
  Daily animal care:
  Feeding and watering animals morning and evening
  Cleaning pens, coops, and animal areas (including ostrich & emu areas)
  Helping care for dogs and cats
  Garden & plant help:
  Planting, watering, and weeding
  Pruning bushes, trees, and garden plants
  Tending garden beds, pathways, and fruit trees
  
  Land & property projects:
  
  Trail clearing and maintaining paths around the land, pond, and forest
  Helping keep the historic mine area safe, clean, and maintained
  
  General:
  Keeping shared spaces clean and functional
  Helping with seasonal projects (storm prep, summer maintenance, winterizing, etc.)
  
  Some days are more physical and busy, others are lighter and slower, but this is real, meaningful, hands-on work.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Allemand: Débutant
  Espagnol: Débutant

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Love to continue and freshen up on my German and Spanish. Open to learning any and all others
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  Hébergement

  Helpers stay in our hand-built adobe in a private spot away from the main house. It’s a magical, peaceful space where you can hear the stream running and the sounds of the animals. It’s comfortable, cozy.

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  Autres infos...

  🌲 In Your Free Time / The Area
  In your time off, you’ll be surrounded by some of the most beautiful nature in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The property itself is on a historic gold mine and has a pond, streams, and forest, and we’re close to lakes, rivers, and endless hiking and exploring.
  You can spend your free time:
  Swimming or relaxing by the pond or nearby rivers
  Exploring forest trails, streams, and historic mining areas
  Hiking, nature walking, bird watching, or just enjoying the quiet
  Visiting nearby lakes, rivers, and mountain towns
  Resting, reading, creating art, or enjoying the stars at night
  This is a great place for people who love nature, water, history, and peaceful surroundings.
  Transportation:
  We are in a rural mountain area, so having your own car is helpful but not always required. We can sometimes help with rides to town depending on schedules, and trips can be coordinated when possible.
  This is a special place to unplug, recharge, and experience a truly unique part of Californi

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Starlink is available at the adobe

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Whether you need water and power or just a beautiful spot there are.many to choose from

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  All dependant. We have many free roam animals and they cannot chase or scare the birds and must play well with other dogs as we have 7 in total.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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  Mes animaux

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