Help us build a sense of community and learn new skills on our farm in Mpumalangay, South Africa

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  Descrição

  Christian and I moved from corporate JHB to the family farm in 2020 with the aim of building a new life for ourselves and to make it possible for Christains mother (Ebba, 83) to retire.
  
  I run the farm and our wholesale nursery where we grow plants for landscaping projects. Christian works remotely from the farm, practicing as an ecologist.
  
  We have tenants on our farm, some of who work around the corner at the Mill and others who work remotely from the farm.
  
  We have 8 paid staff members who are all the most wonderful people and also live on the property.
  
  We are looking for help on the farm and also companionship for Ebba over the December period.
  
  We are open to discuss what you wish to achieve from your stay and can tailor a working plan according to your dreams for workaway.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Trabalho beneficente

  Projetos artísticos

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Companhia para idosos

  Jardinagem

  Construção/faça você mesmo

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  On our property we have a melting pot of culture.
  
  My husband and I are English speaking South Africans in out 30's. My mother in law is a Danish octogenarian. Our staff are Mozambican and Siswathi speaking South Africans. We also have our staff's children who are all under 16 living close by.
  
  We enjoy sharing our home and making bon fires and braais with our guests. My husband Christian is a freshwater ecologist a published author within his field.
  
  I am trained in interior architecture and project management and in the last 3 years since covid I have shifted my skill and focus across to managing a wholesale nursery and landscaping. We grow ornamental plants for landscapers and nurseries.
  
  We would be glad to share the skills that we have gleaned. Christian often has work in the field and is always happy for the company while he works in the water. Over the years I myself have learnt so much about the fresh water life within our country.
  
  On weekends we like to hike, ride bikes and swim in the river. We like to explore our surroundings and would love your company doing so.
  
  We would love to have help in the following areas, where you too could learn:
  - elderly companionship - hanging out with my mother in law, helping her in her garden or baking bread together
  - in the nursery, growing and caring for plants.
  - in our food forest, developing it further using permaculture principles.
  - help with any manual tasks - renovation and decoration of our new cottages.

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  Projetos que envolvem crianças

  Este projeto pode envolver crianças. Para mais informações, veja aqui nossas diretrizes e dicas.

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  Ajuda

  🌾 Farm Sitter Wanted – December & January | Dombeya Farm, Elands Valley
  
  We’re looking for a responsible, reliable person to farm sit for us over December and January. You don’t need prior farm-sitting experience, but we do require someone trustworthy and mature who can take responsibility and show good judgement.
  
  About the role:
  
  Looking after the farm during our absence
  
  Providing friendly company and assistance to an 85-year-old resident during your stay
  
  General oversight and ensuring things run smoothly day to day
  
  Requirements:
  
  A CV and reliable references (all references will be followed up)
  
  Good interpersonal skills and a caring, respectful attitude
  
  Willingness to attend an interview prior to selection
  
  No chance-takers, please — we’ve had issues in the past and will be thorough in our vetting process
  
  Accommodation:
  You’ll stay in our comfortable 5 star rated Airbnb for the duration of your stay.
  
  If this sounds like a good fit for you, and you’d like to know more about us, please look us up at Dombeya Farm, Elands Valley, and send your CV and references.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas
  Inglês: Fluente

  Este anfitrião oferece intercâmbio de idiomas
  English
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  Acomodação

  1.5 bedroom cottage. Open plan lounge with kitchen and dining / work space. With 1 x Large bedroom, 1 medium sized bathroom.

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  Algo mais...

  The Elands Valley offers fantastic rock climbing, mountain biking and hiking. We are around the corner from Kaapschehoop, Sabie and the Kruger National Park.

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  Mais alguns detalhes

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    Acesso à internet

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    Acesso à internet limitado

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    Temos mascotes

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    Somos fumantes

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    Pode hospedar famílias

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  Pode hospedar nômades digitais

  We have a 10mb per second line.

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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  Este anfitrião pode fornecer espaço para vans.

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  2

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