Join our family and experience farm life in Kafountine, Senegal

Detalhes

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  Descrição

  WE ARE A FAMILY FARM IN THE CASAMANCE REGION OF SENEGAL LOOKING FOR TWO TYPES OF SUPPORT:
  (i) Motivated farm helpers and (ii) A reliable, experienced person for childcare. For our 4-year-old son, we are specifically looking for someone who can stay at least 3 months, as continuity and trust are essential.
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  We are passionate about nature and sustainable agriculture. Our farm (approx. 2 hectares, with solar-powered irrigation) follows agroecological principles, growing fruits such as oranges, mandarins, lemons, papaya and bananas, as well as seasonal vegetables. We also have cashew and mango trees and animals like chicken and sheep. We are continuously developing the farm, including agroforestry approaches and small-scale permaculture experimentation. As we are not experts ourselves, we especially value people who bring ideas, practical experience, and initiative.

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  Tipos de ajuda e oportunidades de aprendizado

  Prática de idiomas

  Ajuda em projetos ambientais

  Ensino

  Jardinagem

  Cuidar de animais

  Ajuda em fazenda

  Cuidar de crianças/atividades criativas

  Ajuda a cuidar da casa

  Manutenção geral

  Cuidar de casas e pets
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  Interesses

  

  Criação de vídeos

  

  Autodesenvolvimento

  

  Sustentabilidade

  

  Fazenda

  

  Yoga/bem-estar

  

  Caminhada

  

  Dança

  

  Praia

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Desenho e pintura

  

  Carpintaria

  

  Animais

  

  Idiomas

  

  Música

  

  Culinária e comida

  

  Fotografia

  

  Jardinagem

  

  Cuidar de plantas
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  Objetivos de sustentabilidade da ONU que este anfitrião quer atingir

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  O que é isso?
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  Oportunidades de intercâmbio cultural e aprendizado

  The Casamance has a rich culture! Our farm is situated in a zone where a lot of foreign people live. Local people are very hospitable and happy to share their culture with you. You have different cultural feasts. Abene, a village nearby, is famous for the music festival which takes place around new year.

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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

  HELP NEEDED – TWO ROLES
  1) CHILDCARE (priority – long-term)
  We are looking for a responsible and experienced person to support childcare for our 4-year-old son.
  - Minimum stay: 3 months (preferably longer)
  - Focus on daily routines, creative play, and creating a stable and reassuring environment
  - Experience with children is required (e.g. educator, nursery school teacher / kindergarden teacher, au pair, or similar)
  - We are looking for someone who is calm, attentive and aware of the responsibility that comes with caring for a young child
  
  LANGUAGE is an important aspect for us. Our son grows up multilingual (German and French + different local languages) and currently speaks more German. For this reason, French is strongly preferred in the childcare role, to support his language development in a natural and consistent way. At the same time, basic communication in English or German is helpful for daily coordination.
  
  This role is ideal for someone who values continuity and wants to be part of a family environment. As this role involves the care of a young child, we take the selection process seriously. We will ask for references and arrange a video call before confirming a stay.
  
  2) FARM SUPPORT (longer stays preferred)
  We are looking for motivated and hands-on people to support us with gardening, agroecology and the development of the farm.
  - A minimum stay of 2 weeks is expected
  - Longer stays (3–4 weeks or more) are strongly preferred, as it takes time to get familiar with the work and contribute independently
  - Interest in agriculture, permaculture or agroecology is important
  - Previous experience is a strong advantage, especially for those who would like to take more responsibility
  
  Basic communication in French or English is important for daily life on the farm.
  
  This experience is best suited for people who are proactive, observant, and willing to take initiative once they understand the tasks.
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  IMPORTANT TO KNOW
  Please indicate clearly in your message:
  - whether you apply for childcare or farm support
  - your relevant experience (especially for childcare)
  - your available dates and length of stay
  
  FOR CHILDCARE APPLICATIONS, please also include references or relevant experience details.

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  Idiomas

  Alemão: Fluente
  Inglês: Fluente
  Fula, Fulah, Pulaar, Pular: Fluente
  Francês: Fluente

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  Acomodação

  We offer simple accommodation on our farm (private or shared room, depending on availability) and shared bathroom (WC, shower).
  
  Food:
  The main dish in Senegal consists of rice and fish and at our farm, too! Meals are provided during agreed working days (25hours/week, in line with Workaway guidelines). Food preparation and daily tasks are part of shared life on the farm. Volonteers are responsible for their own food expenses if working time is less than 25hours/week, which means 3 hours per day, 5 days a week)
  
  We cannot provide special meals or special diet (e.g. for vegetarians or vegans). If you need special food, you will have to take care of it yourself.
  
  We value a fair and respectful exchange, and appriciate people who are motivated to contribute and engage in daily life.

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  Algo mais...

  Our farm is situated about 1.5km far from the paved main road (or about 20minutes walk) which connects to the two neighbouring villages Kafountine and Abene.
  
  You can reach the farm...
  ...from DAKAR: By taking a taxi brousse, so called 7places to Ziguinchor and another to Kafountine or Abene. The 7places from Ziguinchor to Kafountine costs 2500FCFA per person, luggage extra. There is also a ferry going twice a week from Dakar to Ziguinchor and back. There is no possibility to book tickets online and only at the harbour with your passport.
  ... from THE GAMBIA: By taking public transport or a taxi. We can arrange to pick you up if you are okay with paying the fuel costs.
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  LEISURE:
  Our farm invites to relax and enjoy the nature, discover the traditional village of Diannah and neighbouring villages or spend some time at the ocean.

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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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  Espaço para estacionar campervans

  We can host 1 to 2 campervans

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  Quantos Workawayers pode acomodar?

  Mais de 2

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  Meus animais / animais de estimação

  Queen and her 5 kids

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