Help on my small sheep farm in the Westfjords, Iceland

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  Description

  Hi! My name is Ástþór (50). I live on a small sheep farm at Rauðasandur, Westfjords - Iceland.
  I am paralyzed from a car accident 20 years ago and am in a wheelchair, but do everything I needs to do. I have 2 cats and 2 dogs living with me, as well as some 90 sheep to take care of. I am looking for someone to help me with taking care of the animals and some maintenance for the farm. No more than 2-3 hours per day is needed. Work is different during summer since the sheep spend the days roaming araound.
  Wages are paid by our local government, it is my right as a disabled person to have someone help me out with work. The government pays for 15 hours per week and I will pay for any extra hours myself. The pay is about 2000ISK per hour after taxes.
  Our area is remote but perfect for someone who wants to try living at the end of the road. I am looking for someone willing to stay for at least a few months at a time. A good english skill is required.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We could teach you some Icelandic as well as give you some traditional food to try out.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  The work does not require any specific skills. You might need to hammer some nails or screw some screws. There might be some heavy lifting but nothing more than any average person can handle. Maybe the most difficult part can be shoveling snow or some manure during winter.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Workers will live in my home, with their own room but shared bathroom and kitchen. We will provide all food.

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  What else ...

  There are some great hiking routes around. And if weather is not good we have good wifi as well as all kinds of streaming services for watching movies/series.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 2-3 hours a day