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LOOKING FOR A GARDENER m/f OR PERSON WITH A GREEN THUMB!
We’re currently looking for a gardener (M/F), or someone with a green thumb who loves working with trees, plants, and nature, and of course, dogs!
The work mainly involves pruning trees and shrubs, clearing fallen leaves and seeds, removing weeds and unwanted cactus shoots, shredding and composting garden waste, watering the plants, helping with planting and landscaping, removing dog poop, and pretty much anything related to keeping our garden in great shape.
It would be a bonus if this person could also help out with small repairs to fences and kennels and use electric hand tools, but that’s definitely not a requirement.
Ideally, we're looking for a volunteer who can commit for a longer period, 2 to 3 months or even more if possible.
If you’re responding to this post, please mention "gardener" specifically so we know what you're applying for.
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🌴 WELCOME to a DOG RESORT, a TROPICAL PARADISE for DOGS ( and DOG LOVERS)!
Hi! My name is Joop, and in 2014, I began building a lifelong dream, a luxury dog resort where dogs can enjoy a safe, happy, and playful stay while their owners are off-island.
The Dog resort officially opened in December 2015, and since then, we’ve been growing steadily, welcoming more and more amazing dogs into our little tropical paradise.
Our resort spans a fenced-in, 30,000 square feet of beautiful tropical island landscape. Most of the space is taken up by the huge garden and the swimming pond, designed for the dogs to play, dig, wrestle, run and just be dogs.
The garden is mainly filled with tropical plants, trees, and shrubs. There are also a few very large, tall cacti scattered around.
It is designed with space, safety, and fun in mind. We can accommodate 15 to 20 guest dogs at a time. The property includes three spacious, fully fenced sleeping kennel houses for vacation stays. Each has its own double-sided dog nighthouse, complete with floor boards and soft couches so every dog has a comfy place to sleep and relax at night. In addition we have our own 6 rascals who live and sleep inside the house, with us.
During the day, the dogs are free to roam the full 30,000 sq. ft. They can explore our beach area with real beach sand, take a dip in the swimming pond filled with fish and plants, or climb and jump Aruba’s famous big rocks, yes, those are for dogs and humans alike! There’s plenty of open space for zoomies and chasing games (dog-only zone!), shady trees to nap under (great for dogs and people), and fun spots for hide and seek (dogs only, humans tend to get lost!).
We also have a soft spot for foster dogs and puppies. We care for strays from our local rescue organizations when needed, help them recover, and give them the love and structure they need to have a brighter future!Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado
Jardinagem
Construção/faça você mesmo
Cuidar de animais
Ajuda em fazenda
Criar/cozinhar refeições caseiras
Ajuda a cuidar da casa
Manutenção geral
Ajuda com computadores/internet
Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado
The people of Aruba are incredibly kind and welcoming. They’re open-minded and enjoy sharing their culture with others. With a strong focus on tourism, they’re also genuinely curious about different cultures. Today, this island of 105,000 residents is home to more than 90 nationalities, all living and working together in harmony.
Working with and caring for dogs of all types, large and small, young and old, trained or untrained, and even those with little to no previous human contact, gives you a valuable opportunity to learn and understand canine communication. We’ll explain and guide you in recognizing how dogs express themselves, both with each other and with people.Ajuda
FIRST and FOREMOST we want you to understand the principle of WorkAway:
WE PROVIDE YOU WITH COMFORTABLE ACCOMODATION AND GOOD FOOD, AND IN RETURN, YOU HELP US OUT!
Of course, during your free time, you're encouraged to enjoy yourself — whether that means exploring the island or relaxing on our beautiful beaches or under the trees with a good book.
That said, we've had our fair share of experiences with people who came with hidden agendas, like those just looking for a cheap vacation, lacking genuine interest in dogs or the Resort, or carrying personal, emotional or health issues that we are simply not equipped to manage.
We specialize in helping dogs with problems, not people (though we're always happy to lend an ear).
That’s why we’re looking for enthusiastic, reliable, and motivated individuals who are truly committed to being part of the DOG RESORT team!
People who take pride in their assignments and complete them to the best of their ability.
A strong work ethic and a good sense of teamwork are most important to us!
We don’t have a preference for male or female volunteers; what matters is that the work is done with care and dedication.
There’s a wide range of tasks to help with, both big and small.
We have four fruit gardens between the dog accommodations that need care. The dog suites need daily cleaning, the dogs need to be fed and played with, feeding bowls washed and the plants and trees need watering. Daily removing the dog poo from the garden is an important part of keeping the dog- and human health under control.
Other tasks include planting shrubs and trees, landscaping, painting the white picket fences, the outside fences must be checked and repaired, drinking ponds maintained. Then there are bigger jobs in the planning as setting up a filtration system for the swimming pond, installing irrigation pipes, installing solar panels and a power bank, painting shipping containers, building a patio, creating a compost area, and, during the rainy season, pulling a lot of weeds.
The list goes on and is growing while it really needs to get shorter!
And if you have skills or knowledge to share in these areas, we’re always happy to learn from you too!
We are open and welcoming people, and we want to keep it that way.
You'll become a part of our family, and we want you to feel at home , right from the moment you arrive.
We also ask to take part in daily life, help with cooking if requested, and always help clean up and do the dishes without being asked. We expect everyone to contribute to keeping the household tidy and clean.Idiomas
Alemão: Fluente
Inglês: Fluente
Holandês: Fluente
Espanhol: IntermediárioAcomodação
We live in a converted 40-foot shipping container ourselves, so we don’t have a spare room inside our home. However, we can offer you a place to stay in our guesthouse container. We kindly ask that you keep the space neat and clean, and leave it in good and clean condition when you leave for your next destination.
Free, high-speed Internet is available around both the main house and the guesthouse. You're also welcome to use our washing machine, just let us know when you’d like to do your laundry.Algo mais...
A Few More Things...
You’ll be expected to volunteer up to 25 hours per week. After that, the rest of your time is yours to enjoy everything Aruba has to offer, sun, sea, beaches, and most importantly, the warm, welcoming, and easygoing people of our island.
If you don’t speak Dutch (our official language) or Papiamento (our local language), no worries! Most people here also speak English and Spanish, so you'll get by just fine.
There’s no way to list all the activities available here, you name it, it’s probably on Aruba. Because of the island’s steady trade winds, water sports are especially popular. Whether you’re into swimming, scuba diving, sailing, kayaking, surfing, or kite surfing, you’ll find it here. Just Google “Aruba” to get a taste of what’s waiting for you. We’re a top vacation destination, with around 1.5 million tourists from the U.S., Europe, and South America visiting each year.
As you'd expect, rental prices reflect this, so come prepared. Bring plenty of (reef-safe) sunscreen, your sunglasses, and a baseball cap!
Getting Around...
We have a bicycle available for our volunteers to use, free of charge. We only ask you to repair flats directly and not let that for your host when you leave. Aruba is a small island, so most places are within biking distance, and the traffic is light and manageable. If we’re heading somewhere, we’re happy to give you a ride. And when possible, we can drop you off at places you’d like to visit.
And One More Important Thing…
WE RUN A DOG RESORT!
So it really helps if you’re comfortable around dogs, and even better if you love them. Like on a farm, the dogs need care every day, including weekends and holidays. If working with dogs doesn’t appeal to you, this probably isn’t the right place for you.
But if you’re open to learning, we’ll show you the ropes, even if it means doing some unusual things to “speak” the dogs’ language (yes, we've learned a few tricks from them ourselves!). You don’t need to be a professional dog handler, we’ll train you. Just come with a positive attitude and a willingness to engage.
Back in the Netherlands, we did the same kind of work and were certified by AEQUOR to train young veterinary students through hands-on experience with dogsMais alguns detalhes
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Great people, great dogs!
Accommodation is great and welcoming, everything is super clean! Liz and Joop became really good friends of mine and I appreciated the time I could spend with them. I loved the dogs and I truly will miss Dutchie, Cookie, Charlie and all the other dogs I could take care off.
I had… read more
During work, I was amazed by Liz and Joop's extensive knowledge about dogs, which… read more
While she was here she was eager to learn about dogs and their behavior. Of course she worked *really* hard making sure to get the daily chores done but also managed to help us get our compost in the process of running again. There was never a task too… read more
Joop and Liz are so lovely and make your stay super comfortable and relaxed. We work hard in the mornings and then have the afternoons to do whatever you like!
I learnt a lot about dogs, got to see a lot of Aruba and… read more
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Great people, great dogs!
Accommodation is great and welcoming, everything is super clean! Liz and Joop became really good friends of mine and I appreciated the time I could spend with them. I loved the dogs and I truly will miss Dutchie, Cookie, Charlie and all the other dogs I could take care off.
I had… read more
During work, I was amazed by Liz and Joop's extensive knowledge about dogs, which… read more
While she was here she was eager to learn about dogs and their behavior. Of course she worked *really* hard making sure to get the daily chores done but also managed to help us get our compost in the process of running again. There was never a task too… read more
Joop and Liz are so lovely and make your stay super comfortable and relaxed. We work hard in the mornings and then have the afternoons to do whatever you like!
I learnt a lot about dogs, got to see a lot of Aruba and… read more
I'm so late with giving feedback because it took me long to come to terms with the fact that my stay was actually over.
It's been over a year now that I left for my 2.5 month workaway experience, and I can't wait to go back! My heart aches every day for every single one of the dogs (some special love for Likitiki), and of… read more
That toolbox is fairly good equipped, as there are lots of trades he knows a good deal about,… read more
Julian arrived as a polite, somewhat shy young adult. This was going to be his second WW experience.
His golden soul appeared soon and emerged over the weeks to a beautiful, valuable and proud young man with a… read more
But there a not just these two beautiful souls, there are also… read more
It's clear she has not only a lot of knowledge of dogs and their behavior but also about how to give their owners the right feeling when leaving their furred baby's with us.
Handling and playing with them just comes natural for her.
Doing the physical work… read more
The property is dog paradise ❤️! The dogs they care for are so well taken care of.
The dogs absolutely enjoy their time here which… read more
Bottom line is, when she contacts you for a volunteering position, IMMEDIATLY agree!
This girl brings the German work spirit, combined with a whole array of trades and skills to your place.
Seamlessly she fitted in our work ethic, became one with the crew, doing her jobs fast, with joy and pride, making proposals along… read more
I had such a great time with you guy's, i learned so much, not only about the dogs themselves, but also about myself. i can't thank you enough for that!
Because of the whole corona situation, i spent 7 months at the resort - We really grew together into a corona family, I was totally taken care of and felt at… read more
The… read more
Beside his knowledge about dogs he also love to share his other projects.
On the… read more
Joop has lots of experience with dogs and likes to share his knowledge. He is very patient with the dogs and… read more
2 People who are very, very likeable each of them apart and even more so as a couple!
This couple is what every host desires when volunteers apply for a stay. They are eager to learn, help and understand everything they get involved in. They want to know… read more
He made a true… read more
Joop was very welcoming and happy to leave you to freely explore the island when not working (whilst offering tours when wanted!). It's important to note that the… read more
He had to postpone his arrival to Aruba due to a small medical issue so he came 10 days later. He adapted fast to the work, the other volunteers, to the dogs and to us. He was a great guy to have. Did his jobs with joy and speed, always smiling and friendly. Aruba had his attention and he was really interested in its… read more
That could be the slogan of Tomasz and Karolina. A quick mail and the question “can we help you guys as we are on our way to Aruba. For more info on us please take a look at our profile” was enough to convince us. Their feedback was unanimously positive.
Tomasz is the cat with the 7 tails, he is an excellent craftsman on… read more
Joop is very kind person, patient , he likes to share his dogs-knowledge with volunteers. All You have to do is just ask and listening.
Karolina learned so much about dogs… read more
She was eager to do the work we asked of her, and did it with pleasure. Nothing was too much, too dirty or too difficult for her. She loved… read more
Eoghan was with us for 5 weeks. In that time we got to know him as a hard and steady worker. All of his tasks where done with joy. He was willing to learn new skills and specially understanding dog language was his favorite. He tried it immediately and was happily surprised when the dogs acted the… read more
Océane and Léo, our “French couple” we will never forget.
They spend 2 wonderful months with us.
For both of them no job was too heavy, dirty or too hot. They started and finished them with a smile and had fun along the way.
They are the prototype of youngsters you want to have in your… read more
We will never be enough thankfull to them for letting us be a part of their life in this way.
Gaby and joop are some uncredible people .. always there if you have a question. They took us to some place around the island, it was so much good time.
We will never forget this… read more
Yep, PERFECT !
Robin and Mike are 2 very warm, very nice persons, incredibly hard working -even in our desert climate-, highly self motivated, independent workers ones they know what to do, trustworthy and the list goes on and on. No job to heavy, difficult or dull, and ALL of them… read more
She works steady, constant, with a smile on… read more
I answered his inquiry one day and he booked his flight the next. And, we never regretted his decision for one second!
Michal is a very friendly, open and fast learning guy, a hard worker and quick thinker. And it always worked out well. He did all his… read more
Gaby's cooking was awesome and we enjoyed learning new culinary skills as well as eating her cooking! Both Joop and Gaby know a lot about dog… read more
All this while doing a great job at our resort. They both actively involved themselves in our household, both doing chores and cleaning jobs. Their enthusiasm while doing the garden work, painting the white picket fence or doghouses, digging enormous holes for our… read more
He showed to be an eager, fast learner, making the best of each and every one of his assignments, doing them with a smile. He took every job seriously, even going the extra mile when needed! As soon as he understood the system in working as a team member he took his place and thought… read more