The Caretaker Gazette July / August 2014

Alabama

[Contact info available to subscribers], in northeast Alabama, needs volunteers. Room/board provided for two persons to work approximately six hours/day, five days per week. Local transportation provided. Three greenhouses are for bedding plants and vegetables plants. We grow blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, figs, herbs, grapes, muscadines, and various vegetables. Permaculture techniques are in progress. Farm features include fields, woods, creeks, ponds, meadows, beaver dams, wild life, family environment. Long term volunteering (month or more) is preferred. Bring no tobacco products, drugs, alcohol, pets, and no concubines (definition includes “my boyfriend and I want to come”). If you are seriously interested please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. [Contact info available to subscribers] is a not-for profit organization geared toward converting the well-worn words “sustainability” and “community” from pretty flowers to delicious fruit. We are in the genesis of building a self-reliant, ecologically conscious, and holistically healthy community on a stretch of 64 acres, 26 miles west of Tucson. One of the actual steps we are currently taking is the creation of a (circa) 1/4 acre food forest. This edible landscape will consist of climate-adjusted boreal fruit trees as well as some of the prize canopies of the Southwest. Aside from containing a significant area for annual gardening, it will also be home to several high-value indigenous and naturalized medicinal herbs. This food foresting initiative will be prototypic of a considerably larger version slated for several acres on our land. In essence, we are beginning to produce our necessary resources on-site. Together with our neighboring eco-village, we are also exploring various natural building methods including tepees and adobe. Our land, with its expanse of mesquite trees and medley of cacti, is reminiscent of that virgin West characteristic of a much earlier America. During the day, in every distant direction one can behold a mountainous horizon. During the night, every up-turned face is beheld by a sea of stars. Our space is indeed a small wonder. We welcome compassionate, inquisitive, and energetic self-starters willing to better themselves and impact the world in a productive way. In exchange for the contribution of diligent work by self-motivated volunteers, we provide modest, rustic, yet comfortable accommodations. Facilities consist of travel trailers provided with electricity, propane stove, and refrigeration, a one-person bunk house, and tent camping. Two Internet-enabled community computers are available and a fairly reliable Wi-Fi signal for those possessing laptops. If what you’ve read intrigues you, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for a chat and possibly arrange a stay. We’re accepting volunteers during all seasons. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

HOBBY POULTRY FARM and gardens near Tucson needs help from a responsible individual. Small furnished guest room with minimalist kitchen. Utilities, Internet, provided. Applicant should be handy, conservation minded and willing to live simply and sustainably. Non-smoker, drug and fragrance-free, no pets. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

FARM CARETAKER NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Seeking a live-in resident to assist with animal care, facilities management (to include landscaping and housekeeping) and possible assistance with our youth programs. 15 to 20 hours/week will include furnished one bedroom house with all utilities and internet provided. Some farm animal experience is desired but we are willing to train the right applicant. Must have the ability to work outdoors and pass a background check. We have a six month minimum commitment. We seek a ministry-minded individual with a desire to share the love of God to young people through the small farm and garden experience. Visit us at: [Contact info available to subscribers]

WORK EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY available. I am looking for camp hosts. A couple with a second income and their own RV. Will trade clean-up work and camp hosting for utilities and a camp spot by a lake. This can be year around for the right couple. Please send your resume or questions to [Contact info available to subscribers] and check our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arkansas

[Contact info available to subscribers] Park Host needed. We have an additional opening for someone to serve as a Relief Park Host Volunteer at Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes. The Relief Park Host will be available to fill in for other park hosts when absences occur. Park Hosts will collect and transmit all user fees (such as camping, day use, etc.) Park Host will work with all aspects of the National Recreation Reservation Service. Responsibilities include receiving telephone calls, recording data, providing visitors with local area information, performing inspection tours of the park, and updating campsite reservation and shelter information daily. A free campsite, which includes electric, water, (sewer if available) is offered in lieu of payment for work. Please apply here: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Thank you! When I emailed The Caretaker Gazette about my caretaker-wanted ad, I was pleased to obtain a very polite, professional, and helpful answer to my advertising questions. I was even more pleased with the responses I received within 24 hours of your email broadcast. I will be sure to tell the other homeowners here about the great applicants they can expect when they advertise for help in your publication. L. A. Hilo, HI

Hi Loren, thanks for spreading the good word about the Gazette to your neighbors there. Please ask any of them to contact us if we can help them with any advertising questions.

Hi Gary and Gazette crew! Long-time subscriber here. I just discovered your Pinterest page and have to tell you what fun it is to see all the beautiful photos of some of the places you list in the Gazette! Thanks to you for all you do. Will renew again when my subscription is up. B.W., Iowa City, IA

Hi Bonnie, thanks for your nice message. It’s nice to read that you’ve found our Pinterest page at www.pinterest.com/house sitter and enjoy the photos. Everyone seems to have a favorite social media site so for those who don’t use Pinterest, we can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Google+

Hi Gary, can you write something in your next issue about employers not responding and/or at least confirming that they have received your interest letter and resume. I spend a lot of time putting in a thoughtful letter of interest and time doing research on these positions and feel that the least people can do is simply respond that they received your email and/or that the position has been filled. I realize the volume of emails received may be high, but a simple standard reply would be appreciated. S. C. Denver, CO

Hi Shannon, we have sometimes heard this from other subscribers. When we accept ads for publication in the Gazette, we stress to every advertiser to please have the courtesy to respond to everyone who answers their ad – even if the position has been filled. In the case of the Situations Wanted ads, even if the person has found a position already we encourage them to tell those who offer them a position that they have already accepted another position. Despite this, there are still advertisers who do not respond. Unfortunately, although we can’t control when and how advertisers respond, we will still continue to ask all advertisers to respond to people answering their Gazette ad.

Dear Gary, thank you for your suggestion about placing a Situations-Wanted ad in your newsletter. I just hadn’t had much luck at all finding a position in the area I wanted to return to but after running an ad talking about what I could offer a property owner I received several offers from property owners who could use my services! Thank you again and I’ll be in touch to let you know how it all goes. M. Y., Berkeley, CA

Hi Margaret, congratulations on finding a position! I’m always glad to read about subscribers who’ve successfully found positions via the Gazette. I try to emphasize that the most successful Situations-Wanted ads, like yours, describe what a prospective caretaker/house sitter can offer a property owner. Best of luck on your new adventure and I look forward to hearing about your experience.

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Australia

CARETAKER WANTED in Tasmania. A three bedroom farm cottage, garden, and garage, will be provided, located 20 minutes from Campbell Town. The caretaker must be an animal lover, for the old farm house, includes two dogs, three horses and chooks. A driving license is required. This would be suitable for a quiet, country loving, younger retired/pensioner person. No children, no pets (there are plenty here!). Some light work including house help, garden/handyperson, etc. Hand written applications only please. References and police report required. Please send to Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE required for [Contact info available to subscribers]. A three bedroom house with all amenities included. Garden maintenance and odd jobs required. We prefer a caretaker couple with some cattle experience. This is a good opportunity for a retired grazier wishing to live closer to town. Please apply in writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]

I AM IN NEED OF A house sitter from December 19th 2014 through January 10th 2015 for my home in Beckenham, Perth, Western Australia. I will be traveling overseas for one month. Must have a police clearance and references. Must love animals (I have two dogs and one chook). Should like a bit of gardening (mowing lawns, pruning flowers, fruit plants etc). Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER REQUIRED for a southwestern Hughenden, Queensland cattle property. Duties will include checking and maintaining waters, property and plant maintenance, and some grader work. Must be confident working alone and capable of undertaking all duties. There is no school nearby, so this position would be suitable for an experienced older person or couple seeking a comfortable rural living arrangement. Please apply with two references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER REQUIRED for a 150 acre property at Canungra, located 50 minutes from the Gold Coast. A very comfortable unfurnished two bedroom residence is available in exchange for light duties. Your own transport is required. Please post your resume to Caretaker Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed along the Gold Coast of Queensland. In exchange for accommodation and facilities, the caretaker will need to look after gardens, lawns etc. Some maintenance required. Must be honest, reliable and willing to get your hands dirty. Please call John at [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers], located 40km south of Leigh Creek, needs some help. We are a half a million acre sheep and cattle station with tourism in the Flinders Ranges. We are central to most exciting places in the Flinders and most places are within an hour and a half drive. We are looking for people to come and give us a hand with gardening and lawn keeping, maintenance, handy man, may even get out to the paddocks, cooking and cleaning. We have a flow of tourists but we are not a big operation as we prefer to keep it on a level where we get to spend time with our tourists and share dinners and drinks and things with them also. We would be willing to provide meat, food, dinners and remuneration if needed and are looking for people that would like to stay a month or more at a time. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is searching for a caretaker in Aratula (a small town in southeast Queensland, approximately 60 kilometers southwest of Ipswich). Would suit a newly retired couple. Duties include the upkeep of lawns and gardens, surrounding offices and a house. Accommodation and power provided. References preferred. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED for holiday rentals in a remote location – Portland Roads, Far North Queensland. You can check our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more. This would be suitable ideally to a self-funded couple who enjoy the wilderness and associating with a variety of environmental people. While the job does enjoy free rent and commission, because of the small numbers of visitors, the amount in total is not sufficient to sustain a living. The location is very remote and in the Tropics. These factors should be seriously taken into account by any applicant. Interested persons should email [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE LOOKING FOR house sitters to mind our house in Robe, on the southeastern Limestone Coast of South Australia, and two cats from September 30 to October 27. We live in a comfortable three bedroomed home with an open living/dining/kitchen area that looks out onto a river and lake. There is a very small garden to be maintained. Our house is a two minute walk from Long Beach and a 20 minute cliff walk into Robe itself. We have solar panels and a water tank as our attempt at being environmentally conscious. A free-standing wood fire and reverse-cycle keep the whole house warm and cozy in the cooler part of the year. There’s a covered patio area and a small back lawn and garden and the whole of this area has a ‘zapper’ fence around it which keeps our cats in and other cats out. There are no houses opposite or directly behind and only one neighbor along the side (and she’s seldom there). The lake opposite the house attracts all types of water birds. If you’re lucky, you’ll see pelicans soaring in. Other bird life is on view all the time. Robe is an historic town with lovely old buildings and fantastic beaches as well as a rugged coast line. The town is very well catered for in terms of restaurants, boutique shops, supermarket and it even has its own small cinema. Though there is no public transport or taxi, everything is within walking distance. Please email Marion at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Austria

WE ARE LOOKING FOR PEOPLE to help run and entertain our guests at a Ski Lodge, a sometimes lively but always friendly Alpine backpackers lodge. We are located in the Austrian Alps amongst some very picturesque scenery. We are about 45 minutes from Innsbruck and 90 minutes from Munich. In return for board and accommodation, helpers will be involved with turning over and cleaning rooms as well as bar work and helping out with BBQ’s, when required in the evening. This will be through October initially but also with the possibility of staying on for the winter ski season where the slopes are a two minute walk from our front door as well as all the expected Après that is synonymous with skiing in Austria! In summer, guests like to go hiking, paragliding, swimming, mountain biking as well as skiing and snowboarding on the Glacier. There will be ample opportunity do this and this would also particularly suit a skier or snowboarder who may be required, if they so wish, to take guests to the glacier and enjoy the snow with them for the day. The Wildschönau Valley, where we are located has much to offer including all its adventure activities. A work day is typically three to four hours long and we do our upmost to ensure those with us are well looked after and happy as we firmly believe this adds to the atmosphere or our Lodge. Banter is always encouraged for a lively atmosphere particularly in the bar during the evening. To this end we certainly encourage helpers to mingle with guests. They are backpackers from all over the world and most likely will have much in common with yourselves and travel stories to share. We like to think of ourselves as very fun, approachable and friendly and it is important that you buy into this. We look forward to welcoming you! Please call James at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Bahamas

LIVE FREE ASAP on the ocean in the Bahamas! Walk and feed our dogs and maintain the property. We need a mature, financially secure man or a couple. Please include current photos and references when you email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Belize

house sitters WANTED. Experience a tropical lifestyle in southern Belize. The property is bordered by rainforests in the center of Maya culture. Caretake a self-sufficient owner built homestead. Electricity from the sun. Biogas is from organic materials. Enjoy cosmically charged rainwater and unpolluted, energy packed rainforest air. Taste a different tropical fruit each week. Stuff yourself with organically grown veggies. Make natural perfume from ylang-ylang petals. Prefer a mature, responsible, drug-free, non-smoking couple or two adults. A minimum commitment of five weeks anytime from April through November. Your primary responsibility is having a presence on the property. Duties, as of this date, will be the care and feeding of one cat, six dogs, fish tanks, vermiculture, watering young plants and minor maintenance. For additional information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

DOG/house sitter WANTED in Yorba Linda (Orange County) from August 24 to September 8. I have two small dogs that need lots of love and attention. I keep a kosher home so I need a house sitter who can follow kosher kitchen rules. I am willing to teach you and all the cabinets are labeled milk or meat. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

A FULL CHARGE HOUSEKEEPER needed in Monterey, CA. Duties consist of (not limited to) cleaning the home top to bottom, bedding, laundry, ironing, dusting, silver polishing, vacuuming, animal feeding and care if necessary, and other estate duties. Must be qualified in Protocols and Etiquette. No tobacco use. Capable of running errands and experience in Estate Homes preferred. Speak, read and write English. Reliable transportation. References mandatory. Benefits package available after six months. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE TEAM needed. Husband/Wife caretaker couple position available immediately in Sonoma’s beautiful Valley of the Moon. This is a wonderful position for a retired or semi-retired couple who are in good physical condition. You are provided a beautiful two bedroom home overlooking vineyards and oaks with utilities included in return for approximately eight hours per week from each person. This is a highly sought-after position in one of the most desired locations in the country. We need an honest and trustworthy couple, husband and wife, and a brief letter of introduction. Background check will be completed on all candidates. A full list of duties is available upon request. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is off grid and green, two miles from Kirkwood Ski Resort, 35 miles from Lake Tahoe and has a year-round position for a young, energetic, on-site, outdoor loving person without baggage, smoking or pets to help run the resort in the summer and winter seasons and share caretaking in the off seasons with the hands-on Owner and Manager. Position starts as soon as possible. Running the resort includes lodging reservations, housekeeping, store, marina, maintenance, facilities, snow removal (with loader, snow-cat, blower and shovel), restaurant and Alternate Energy System operation. This is an on-site position with salary for one person. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PART-TIME RANCH CARETAKER who has their own RV wanted in Felton (near Santa Cruz). Compensation will be space to park a small, live-in RV. Responsibilities will include:

1. Morning feeding and watering two days/week.

2. Clean three stalls/paddocks pens five days/week.

3. Occasionally clearing driveway of fallen trees.

This is about 10 hours per week of work. Requirements: you must have an RV, and you must have a job or another source of income, and you will need references. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Dutch Flat (Placer County) needs help. Our A-Frame and cottage in the Sierra Foothills at 4,000 ft. on 8.5 acres, in mixed Black Oak and conifer forest needs help with fire prevention clearing of brush and some trees. We also need plumbing, construction and carpentry skills for help with several projects. These include adding a room to our cabin, and installation of a new simple septic system. We would love help with social networking, particularly in connection with promoting a forthcoming book (see [Contact info available to subscribers]). If you would like to join us, you would live in our cabin in the woods or the attached cottage across the drive from our house. You will find peace and quiet, and if you are a writer, artist, musician or need some time to think, the conditions are perfect. We would have many meals together and provide food otherwise and would aim for a regular schedule of six hours a day, five days a week with lots of flexibility. Also nearby are beautiful biking roads, and there are warm sunny days and cold, snowy or rainy ones. Bicycle provided. A car is handy. Your dog might come with you – to be discussed. The preferred length of stay is three weeks to three months. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED on a ranch in Colusa County. A small house and utilities are available in exchange for part-time chores (no salary). Must be clean, tidy, use no drugs or smoking. Experience with horses and livestock would be very helpful. This would be ideal for a retired person who likes country living. The position is available in July. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

HIGH DESERT HOUSE AND PROPERTY – Need a caretaker/house sitter for maintenance and repairs on 40 acres of land and home in San Diego County. This is a remote property in the small town of Ranchita, near Borrego Springs and the Anza Borrego Desert State Park. Bird watching and star gazing are highlights. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

house sitter WANTED on Vancouver Island, BC from September 28 to October 16. Come and enjoy the lush Cowichan Valley with its many fine wineries and gourmet eating opportunities. Marvel at local totem poles, murals and too many artists of all mediums to mention. Love the outdoors? There are numerous walks and hiking trails to suit all energy levels and our Standard Poodle, Essex, will love to accompany you. Duncan boasts about its Saturday Farmers’ Market; an easy 15 minute walk from the house (dogs allowed). You will need to have the ability to lift a 40 lb bag of heating pellets. Essex needs a daily walk of approximately one hour. There is a lovely “off-leash” dog park we use some days. We also have two cats. We will cover the utility bills for the right person or couple. References are required. Please contact us for more specific details by emailing [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

LABOR TRADE FOR ROOM AND BOARD SITUATION. Greenhouse plantings and gardens are the horticultural features, but the conservatory is also a music school. The design and construction of unique growing spaces is a primary activity of the host, a structural artist. People with an interest in helping to build unique creations are especially encouraged to apply. As the conservatory is also an active guest house, much assistance with domestic duties is also appreciated. The local amenities are outstanding, including a very nice Library just one block away with a fabulous swimming hole in the river right next to it. The local college is a block in the other direction, offering a host of interesting classes including sustainability studies, at astonishingly low tuition rates. There are hot springs and bike trails, a free local bus service, and nature trails practically just outside the door. It is very much a wholesome family atmosphere, with impressionable children, so a healthy lifestyle and positive role modeling are assiduously practiced. Therefore only persons willing to eschew all intoxicants, (including tobacco), can be considered for hosting. The current purely creative endeavor is the creation of massive, deep toned chimes from large sections of iron pipe. Most of the design of wind activated ringers, suspension, and finishing are now solved, the tuning process remains the final challenge. We are also producing a beehive based on the regular pentagon, for sale at the farmers market. For more details, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

A COLORADO MOUNTAIN RANCH is seeking a full-time ranch hand. We are located in Westcliffe, settled in the floor of a high mountain valley. Our family operation was established in 1919. Duties would include: grass hay harvest, equipment operation, equipment maintenance, flood irrigation, and the feeding and care for 50 head of mother cows. Welding, mechanic experience, and trucking skills preferred. Compensation includes salary, utilities and housing in a two bedroom home. This is not a cowboying operation, so horses are not required. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED full-time, year-round, on-site for a high standard botanical grounds and elegant home. (Elevation 8,500′). Candidates ages 40-50, should be active and fit, and knowledgeable and experienced at property management and maintenance. Household and guesthouse, cleaning, laundry, ironing, kitchen skills. Occasional weekend entertaining, flower, vegetable gardens, greenhouses, barn, fishponds, lawns. Use of small farm equipment, tools, Tractor, irrigation, pumps, snow removal. Must love three big dogs, cats, horses, and be able to co-exist with established employees and vendors. Must have a current driver’s license and a clean driving record. No children, no smoking. Private on-site home, utilities, and salary provided. Background check required. Please fax [Contact info available to subscribers]

Connecticut

A BEAUTIFUL, REFINED PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE in Litchfield County requires an experienced caretaker. This 60+ acre estate has meticulous, professionally landscaped grounds, organic gardens and greenhouse. We need a dedicated and accountable person in the traditional role of caretaker – someone who will take care of and look after the property as if it were their own. The ideal candidate for this position will be someone who takes the initiative, is organized and possesses the ability to prioritize. High attention to detail, ability to work independently and a positive attitude a must! Experience in a similar caretaking position required. Some of the responsibilities and duties of this position include: lawn maintenance (organic lawn knowledge/interest a plus), snow removal, general handyman work, outdoor lighting maintenance, monitoring and light maintenance of landscape irrigation, pool care, automobile care, caring for the family dog, trash and recycling, equipment maintenance, greenhouse/plant care, exterior building/furniture and patio maintenance, some window washing, assisting with outside vendors, and splitting and stacking firewood. This is a hands-on position. Full-time. Live out. Benefits included. Please forward your resume and cover letter along with salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers] Verifiable references and passing background and credit check will be required.

Costa Rica

CARETAKER/RENTER WANTED. Costa Rica beachfront home in Zancudo, a small town on Gulfo Dulce. Contemporary 2-story, two bedroom/two bath, deck, laundry room, bodega, DSL internet, etc. Seeking a mature, non-smoking person/couple, one-year lease. Available March 2015. $300/month plus utilities and a deposit. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

VOLUNTEER ESL TEACHER NEEDED. We are a not-for-profit organization based in San Gerardo de Rivas (near Mt Chirripo); in south central Costa Rica that exists to support rural Costa Ricans in accessing better jobs. We provide free English and computer classes, apprenticeships and scholarships as well as internet access, a website to promote the local community and a local cafe/meeting centre. We urgently require a qualified, experienced ESL teacher for classes in Canaan, Herradura and San Gerardo. The classes are with schoolchildren, youth and adults in small groups. Some Spanish would be desirable. In exchange, we provide a home stay with a local family which may be free to teachers with experience who can commit to three months or more. If you are lacking experience we will still consider you on a sliding scale. (Full cost per month for volunteer home stay and all meals is $300 – equivalent to $10 per day). This is a small, rural community surrounded by beautiful hills, rivers and waterfalls. Horseback riding is the norm and people enjoy the ‘el campo’ lifestyle – no shopping malls and limited internet here! We are close to San Isidro de General, the local center with banks, internet cafe’s, stores etc, and we are also within easy reach of the beach at Dominical and Uvita for swimming, surfing, fishing and wildlife. We welcome anyone with a thirst to enjoy a rural Latino culture, practice their Spanish and donate their time and talents to the community. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ecuador

VOLUNTEERS URGENTLY NEEDED ASAP! Please help us out! This is an eco-friendly mountain hostel in a small indigenous village in the Ecuadorian Andes, called [Contact info available to subscribers]. Many tourists come to the hostel to hike the famous Quilotoa Loop, or to explore different hikes through indigenous villages, local markets and volcanoes. The views in the area are breathtaking and the village is quiet with friendly people. Volunteers help take care of guests and the hostel. Tasks include the following: * Receive the guests, prepare tea and coffee and make people feel welcome * Give information and hiking descriptions or organize transport for guests * Help with preparing food, doing dishes and setting the table * Most importantly, be a host and make sure everybody is happy and enjoying their stay at the hostel! Volunteers normally work in the morning from around 7:30am until 9am and in the afternoon from when the guests arrive until around 8.30pm. In the middle you have time to go for hikes, or relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. We are looking for someone with a good feeling for customer service. You must speak English very well and it is also great if you speak a bit of Spanish so that you can communicate with our staff. The minimum commitment is for four weeks and volunteers receive free board and lodging throughout their stay. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

HOUSEKEEPER AND HANDYPERSON/GARDENER COUPLE needed in Oxfordshire. We are a couple with two student daughters returning from abroad to a rural estate in Oxfordshire. We are in search of a reliable, energetic and flexible couple. The housekeeper should be a keen and experienced cook, whose other duties will include cleaning, shopping, and responsibility for running the household. The handyperson will carry out general maintenance in the house including decorating and helping the housekeeper when necessary. Experience in general gardening also required. A driver’s license is essential. Should be willing to house/dog-sit. Two days off per week, usually during the week. An attractive self contained flat will be provided. Please send a covering letter and your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Florida

CARETAKER COUPLE wanted in Lake County, FL. We are looking for a husband/wife team to work at our property. The ideal couple would have experience in general building maintenance, mowing, cleaning, housekeeping, etc., also including the care of animals. No smoking or drugs. Accommodations are available for a live-in position. Please send your complete resume and any pertinent information to [Contact info available to subscribers] Please be sure to list your relevant experience, salary requirements and references.

France

house sitter WANTED for six to 12 months in a very quiet residential area in a beautiful location in the South of France. Start at beginning of September 2014. Must be a non-smoker. The main tasks are keeping the house and property tidy during the owner’s absence. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Georgia

COASTAL CARETAKING POSITION available. This is a full-time position. Boat handling skills are a must. Necessary skills: power tools, chain saws, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry. Other requirements: responsible, trustworthy, hospitable, hardworking, and creative problem solving. This is not a management position. Salary, housing and full benefits provided. Please email your cover letter, resume, and five references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Germany

WE ARE LOOKING FOR HELPERS in Wetten to work in our large garden (cutting grass, planting/harvesting vegetables, weeding etc.). We are also looking for a helper who has experience with marketing and who can speak both German and English. The World House is a former monastery which we have turned into a hotel/hostel/conference centre. We are open to guests but the work is ongoing. Helpers should be optimistic, work well unsupervised and on their own initiative, and be up for a challenge. Though we will consider all applications we do prefer helpers who like to stay for months rather than weeks. We also take it in turns to cook for the group. You don’t need to be a good cook, just keep it simple and be willing to try. The environment is green. The air is clear. We are less than one km outside the nearest village and about three km away from the nearest town so if you like peace and quiet you will like it here. The city of Dusseldorf is about an hour away by train and the Dutch border is about 20 km away. The international Airport Weeze is 15 km away. Helpers will get a private room. We have television in a common area and Wi-Fi in most of the house. It is five hours work a day, five days a week in exchange for food and accommodation for seven days a week. This may include working during the weekend and having two days off during the week but this will be by agreement only. For more information, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

PET/house sitter needed from August 10th through to September 11th 2014. Our house is situated in a rural area in South-Germany near the city of Stuttgart. Being 140 sqm big (on two floors), it has four dormitories, two bathrooms (with showers, one with bathtub), a shared living and dining room, a big kitchen, a garage and a large lovely and sunny terrace, equipped with barbeque grill. Inside there are a dishwasher, microwave, two fridges, freezer, two TVs, piano, fireplace, and by request six bikes (of different sizes). The garden is nice to sit on the grass and is equipped with a big wooden swing and slide and a large sandpit. We are looking for someone who can feed and pet our three rabbits, look after six goldfishes and the water lilies and take care of the lawn. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] in the evenings.

Hawaii

FARM HELP needed. Our farm is located on one of the most beautiful parts of the Big Island, just a few miles from ocean access for swimming and snorkeling and important Hawaiian historical sites. At an altitude of 1,500 ft, we have cool nights and ocean views surrounded by lush tropical woods. We are in the process of restoring our five acre macadamia and fruit farm to production. This currently involves clearing and weed eating the overgrown areas and removing vines from macnut and fruit trees. It is very rewarding work. There is some macnut and fruit picking that also needs to be done. We are also in the process of restoring the farm house which means conditions rather like indoor camping with very limited access to electricity and outdoor showers. We ask approximately 20 hours a week work. We provide occasional meals and basic food stables but you will need to be able to provide much of your own food. Some fruit is ready to be enjoyed by our helpers. Non-smokers and no drug users only. We also run a small bakery operation with several weekly farmers markets for additional work opportunities for those who like that experience. This takes us half way around the Big Island each week so we are able to help transport you to other noteworthy portions of our amazing island. For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A LONG-TERM CARETAKER COUPLE (can be twenty-something’s to forty-something’s) to caretake our beachfront farmstead on the Big Island of Hawaii. This is a live-in, property management, work/trade position for room and board, with a stipend, on an off grid, eco-sustainable organic farmstead. We need a couple who are mature, health conscious, drug free, responsible, energetic, disciplined, fit, stable, and committed to deep ecology, and Permaculture. We are an off grid eco sustainable organic farmstead that incorporates organic sustainable, agro ecology, Permaculture, agro forestry, and regenerative agriculture in order to live within the means/carrying capacity of the land and within the earth fair share ecofootprint, so we co-create/responsibly steward a more fair, sustainable, and healthy planet. We live more simply so others (human and other species) can simply live. Rick is a physician and needs help so that he can finish writing a book and educate rather than medicate about creating a fair, responsible, healthy and sustainable Earth. Do you feel the pulse of the planet? Have you heard the voice of Ishmael the Gorilla? The chores involve collecting/chopping coconuts, milking goats (up to five), coppicing nitrogen fixing trees for green manure and fodder, garden/structure maintenance, and making dog food. We use only hand tools such as loppers, bow saws, pruning saws, axes, hatchets and transport fodder, green/animal manures in wheelbarrows and also utilize a pasture part of the day for forage. Bulk organic food, (soy beans, rice, millet, oats, lentils) extra milk, eggs, fruits, veggies and nuts will be provided. The land has panoramic ocean and mountain views (Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa). We are on rain water catchment stored in ferro-cement tanks, drinking water is filtered with a big berkey water purification system, solar hot shower, refrigerator (run by photovoltaic’s), have two “all American sun ovens” solar cookers, three rocket stoves, fuel stove (as a third line back up), wireless internet, surfing four miles away, and snorkeling one mile away. County bus transportation is two dollars. Live local, think global and be hopeful. We are living in interesting times when Mother Nature is colliding with father greed, which is creating grand scale havoc on all beings lives. This could be a great opportunity to create grand scale positive shifts. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER WANTED in Remote Waipio Valley, Hawaii. We are looking for a couple for our riverfront three acre property, in exchange for weekly hours of outdoor physical labor in landscaping and building. You will live in separate caretaker’s quarters. The owners don’t live on the property. A 4WD vehicle and references required. Cell phone and internet via cell phone hookup on site. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A HOUSE EXCHANGE in Boise, Idaho or a house sitter for my Big Island home from the middle of August to the middle of December 2014. I have a plantation house, 30 minutes from Hilo, close to the ocean. There is limited public transportation here, so I recommend a car. Utilities are about $ 200/month – which you will have to cover. Duties: care for four cats (one of them lives in the house), clean house and cut grass (small yard). Occasionally my five dogs who will be cared for elsewhere may get dropped off in the backyard. Looking for a quiet, non-smoking professional, who loves the country and animals. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED on the Big Island, in Honokaa: Caretaker must love animals, from July 14th to the 23rd Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Must speak English.

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS are needed from August 8 to August 22 in Reykjanes in the West Fjords, where a newly established production makes artisan -flake sea salt, using a two centuries old method. Saltverk’s Icelandic Flake Salt is the world’s only artisan salt produced with 100% geothermal energy and one of the best flake salts available. Reykjanes has some of the cleanest seawater imaginable which is the raw material used for making sea salt. A lively wild life, consisting of whales, seals and birds exists on Reykjanes. Not to mention the geysers, which the place derives its name from. Remnants of Iceland’s bathing history are still visible in many places in the area; hot springs are secured and used as thermal pools or saunas. [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will be working on environmental and nature oriented tasks in Reykjanes. Our tasks will mainly be focused on improving the environment around the factory. The task list offers various things to be performed by [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers such as creating a pedestrian path and some paving along the path, planting trees, beautifying the area around and building a patio and making sea bath facilities. To increase even further the variation of the tasks, our host will also invite [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers to do some work in the salt production. The working plan will be flexible and it will depend on the needs of our local host, the advance of the diverse projects will depend on the weather conditions. Volunteers should have a motivation for working outdoors and getting to know ways of living in rural areas in Iceland. Last but not least we will explore the surroundings of the location and enjoy free time activities arranged in cooperation with the local host. Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms in Saltverk’s staff building. Volunteers will have access to a kitchen and a bathroom. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for an international evening. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ireland

PET AND house sitter WANTED in the Irish midlands starting July 24, 2014. I need someone to housesit a renovated old world country cottage and look after two seven-month-old puppies and also two cats. For more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Italy

OUR BOAT CHARTER COMPANY on the east coast of Sicily needs help. We organize boat tours, helicopter tours, daily excursions, cooking classes, scuba and more. We organize daily tours onboard a Turkish gulet yacht. This summer we are looking for a Hostess/Steward for June, July, and August, and a Flyboard instructor. You will live onboard together with the crew of three people. The work will consist in helping with tourists during the day and help the crew to keep the boat clean and organized. During days we have nothing going on you can join one of our tours or just stroll around town. We will give you some pocket money as well. Living onboard means you have to enjoy the sea. So you are a good swimmer, you like snorkeling, you do not suffer seasickness, you are social and, especially while dealing with guests, and you like to smile. We are looking for positive people! Welcome on board! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

VINEYARD HELP needed. We have a vineyard, olive trees and a vacation house near Tropea in Calabria. We need a couple to help us for some weeks from September to June for vintage, olive harvest, gardening, general maintenance and Internet announcements. In the autumn, winter and spring we have a lot to do in the vineyard, with the olive trees, the house and garden. Accommodation will be provided in a fully equipped chalet. It is better to come with a car or rent it here. We expect you to work two hours a day. You should buy and cook your own food. We are used to giving local products and can teach you how to prepare traditional dishes. You don’t have to work on Sunday. If we have time, we can show you around our region and our white sandy beaches. We would be glad to welcome people from all over the world to our home. We prefer couples. Feel free to write us an email at [Contact info available to subscribers] It’s possible to contact us early, that’s not a problem!

Kansas

PERRY LAKE is seeking RVing volunteers to help with staffing the visitor center in the summer months of 2014 (flexible on arrival and departure). Duties include greeting customers and providing information on the lake and surrounding areas, answering phones, keeping brochures stocked, and administrative work as necessary. RV sites are directly adjacent to visitor center, so no morning commutes! Applicants need to have top notch people skills; familiarization with transferring calls on business phones a plus, but not a necessity. For your volunteer services, 50 amp, water and a sewer campsite for your RV will be provided. To apply, please go online through our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Laos

VOLUNTEERS needed. Our butterfly park has been newly opened in January 2014, with an orchid section, a variety of flower gardens, a netted butterfly garden, and lots of waterfalls. Our mission is to create a research centre studying and publishing about Laos’s butterflies, host plants and preservation because of environmental issues in Laos. We are looking for entomologists and botanists. We also want to do school projects by inviting local school children and provide them with learning materials to educate and understand the importance to preserve their beautiful nature for their happiness and financial security in the future. We are searching for volunteers who want to do jobs such as gardening, marketing, reception, and guiding. Our work/trade is full days of work (eight hours), eat, sleep and enjoy the beautiful nature of Laos. Spare time is two days in a week. You must be fit and strong and not afraid of the climate. Our butterfly garden is located 300 meters before the famous Kuang Si Falls, and 30km from Luang Prabang. Transportation from and to [Contact info available to subscribers] is daily, provided by big numbers of tuk tuks and mini-vans. If you’re interested please send us your details, motivation and experience in a summary. Any medical needs or addictive backgrounds should be mentioned. We live in a small village with a family based structure so we cannot afford any mistakes in our relation with the local community as foreigners. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Louisiana

CARETAKER NEEDED for a small apartment community in Basile, LA. We are seeking a mature couple to act as our caretakers/maintenance help for a small Elderly Apartment Community. Duties to include looking after the residents and taking care of the property in the absence of the Property Manager. Light cleaning and make ready work to keep the property looking in tip top shape. No salary is given but we offer a two bedroom apartment rent free on-site. You must be able to pass our credit and criminal background checks. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

[Contact info available to subscribers] seeks an Assistant Manager. We are looking for a hardworking, honest individual with excellent interpersonal skills to assist the General Managers in all aspects of our upscale 20 room boutique hotel in Nantucket, MA. This is a full-time seasonal position through October 2014 with housing available by mid-July for $750 a month. The job requirements include guest reservations (phone and online), checking guests in/out, hospitality and concierge service, cafe services, some prep of breakfast items, some housekeeping and laundry, prep of mixer bar, and other tasks related to the daily operation of the property. This is a hands-on job. If you are a person who is teamwork oriented, hardworking, forward-thinking, detail oriented and trustworthy, and able to receive feedback and want to work in a beautiful vibrant town, please send us your information. Bonus skills: culinary/pastry background, light repair/maintenance. Compensation; salary of $3,000 a month. Please submit your cover letter, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker Profile

On the beach in Mexico: Mitchell and Patty Date of Birth: October, 1966 Interests: Hiking, traveling, gardening, home projects, reading, and yoga Quote: “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” – Mark Twain

Mitchell and the book ‘A Gifted Man’ by Joseph the homeowner.

We were on San Juan Island, Washington where we had just finished a week-long caretaking job at a small cabin resort when we saw The Caretaker Gazette ad for the position in Barra de Potosi, Mexico. We immediately thought this would be a perfect fit, especially since we had been in the Pacific Northwest for a couple of months and were craving sunny warm weather. Almost immediately, we responded to the ad with high hopes. Just before we left for a camping trip on Orcas Island, the homeowner in Barra (Franca) replied to our email asking for a recent picture of me and Patty which we sent off right away. On Orcas we spent another day or two trading emails back and forth with Franca. The cell reception on Orcas was not good so I found myself standing on picnic tables, on top of rocks, or anything else that might improve the chance of an email getting through. After a couple of days, Franca informed us we were chosen to take the position with the caveat that we could get there within two weeks at the most (“the sooner the better”). We packed up our truck camper and raced to catch the next ferry back to San Juan Island where we left some of our things, got all packed up and the next day were on our way, heading south for Barra, some three thousand miles away. Eight days later we arrived having traveled some 1,500 miles in the US and another 1,500 or so in Mexico. When we arrived at El Pez Enamorado, we walked around the property, looking at the beach, beautiful plants and outside showers (yes, more than one!) and just couldn’t believe our luck. The house was just a few feet from the ocean. Slowly, the reality that we hadn’t a clue started setting in…with no one there to show us what to do or how things worked. We had a hand drawn diagram of the property with locations for breakers, water shutoff valves, etc., but that first week or two was a struggle. We had both come down with a stomach bug picked up somewhere on the drive to Barra de Potosi. On top of that, it was hot when we got there. Really Hot! In a few short days, we had come from 20 degree sleeping bag weather to long nights in the eighties with high humidity and even hotter days. Between being sick, the heat and the water problems, we were questioning our decision to go there. But, we started feeling better shortly and were getting acclimated to the weather. We met the former caretakers and they gave us tips about various things in the house. We started to meet people in the village and began taking Spanish classes. The property was wild and untamed when we arrived but little by little, we got it under control which allowed us to simply maintain from that point forward. We figured out ways to work around the quirks of the two houses and how to live happily with scorpions (we only found dead ones), mice/rats, lizards, water bugs, roaches, snakes, bats, ants, wasps, wild dogs, and all the other treats a tropical environment offers. We bought hammocks to relax in, and hung them in coconut trees on the beach. In Zihautanejo, we found the Mercado Municipal where we got fresh fruits and vegetables for next to nothing and inexpensive meat and seafood. Back at the house several vendors came by selling various items: water and fresh baked bread daily, produce, and tamales and ice cream. In the village of Barra de Potosi there were small stores that sold anything else we might need as well as a dozen or so small restaurants. Most days we walked on the beach in the morning and then spent a couple of hours working in the yard. Afterwards we worked on Spanish, went to class, or got together later with people we’d met there. The Internet we had is a 3G USB stick (basically a cell connection) so we didn’t spend much time online. In December, our son Matthew came for a week’s visit, which corresponded with the celebration of the Virgin of Guadalupe. On the night Matthew arrived, we walked down to the village and watched as a procession of the entire village, led by a group of girls dancing in costume who stopped to offer a blessing on each house. The following morning, all of the village pangas (fishing boats) came together to receive a blessing from the village priest. As we prepared to leave Casa del Pez, it sometimes felt like we’d been there longer than three months but other times it felt like we just got there. Days move slowly there, like everything else…languid in the heat and humidity, pausing to rest in the afternoon and then melting with the evening sunset. But somehow, the weeks seemed to pile up on top of each other at an ever quickening pace. There were many things we knew we would miss when we left there and many we took for granted. The people of course – but we expect one day to cross paths again there or elsewhere with many of our new friends. Of course we also miss our morning walks on the beach, the ocean, the sun and sand, lying in the hammocks, shopping at the central market, and living a slow paced life. Nevertheless, with our time almost up, we awaited the arrival of the new caretakers from Alaska. We gave them a brief orientation and then headed north towards home.

Another Sunset from Casa del Pez from the property beachfront

Mexico

house sitter NEEDED in Tulum, Mexico from July 1st to October 31st, 2014. You will need to take care of my house and dog on my 12 acre jungle retreat, with some leaf raking, weeding and gardening. My home is in a lush, green jungle paradise. A single, couple or family with good references is needed. I have photos available which I can email to you. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

CARETAKER NEEDED for an Alcona Estate Farm. This would be ideal for an individual with family and another job who is willing to work extra hours caring for horses and property. A three bedroom home will be provided. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A CARETAKER TEAM in Forest Lake. We currently have an opening for an apartment community caretaker couple. You would receive a partial rent credit which can make your rent as low as $0 (one bedroom), $0 (two bedroom) or $155 (three bedroom) depending on the size apartment you choose. We would love to have you join our team today! Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME CARETAKER OR CARETAKER TEAM needed in Plymouth, MN. This is an opportunity for an experienced professional to work at a professionally managed condo association. The candidate(s) should be self-motivated requiring minimal supervision. Boiler and pool licenses needed or be willing to acquire. Computer proficiency and HVAC familiarity required. Includes cleaning, maintenance and grounds keeping. Must be able to lift over 50 lbs. Compensation includes salary, housing and benefits. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

RESIDENT MANAGER CARETAKER TEAM needed. A Little Rock Management Company is seeking a Resident Manager and a Caretaker Team for a family community in Independence, Missouri totaling 48 units. Must be professional, outgoing, energetic, and capable of performing duties unsupervised on a day-to-day basis. Experience in property management, is preferred but not required. Must be bonded on credit history and willing to reside on the property. The compensation package includes: rent/utility free three bedroom apartment along with a monthly salary. Duties include: leasing apartments, collecting rents, bookkeeping, general maintenance, rehabbing/cleaning units, and yard care duties. Please send letters or resumes with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED. A year-round Caretaker Couple is needed to live on site, provide a security presence, provide cooking and light cleaning services, and assist in maintaining a large, unique property in a rural mountain setting in Montana. Qualified candidates need to enjoy a secluded mountain haven, have good maintenance and handyman skills, as well as good cooking and housekeeping skills. Candidates must be flexible, and willing to respond to a variety of work, as needed. Additional duties include running errands and dog care. A spacious, newly remodeled two-bedroom house on the property is provided. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for a 30 – 40 hour work week. The starting date is flexible. Please send a resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] for immediate consideration. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

INTERNS NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers], located in the Bitterroot Valley just north of Hamilton, MT. My farm is in its second year of cultivating assorted produce and cut flowers. There are three hoop houses which provide space to start bedding plants and grow produce in the early and late season as well as about an acre of row crops. There is a small orchard which will not produce for a few more years. We also have a flock of about 60 laying hens and a few ducks and turkeys. There are many opportunities for outdoor recreation within a few miles from the farm. Potential interns must be willing to work hard, listen to instructions, and be committed to having a good attitude. No experience in farming is necessary, but having experience with working hard and long hours would be helpful. It is key that any applicant for this position be willing and able to work early in the morning and when necessary during the heat of the day. It is also important that potential interns be able to take care of themselves in a way that allows them to be healthy in this situation. Interns will be involved in the everyday operation of the farm. This will include bed prep, planting, weeding, harvest, and preparation of produce for sale. Interns will work Tuesday through Friday leaving three day weekends for backpacking or other adventures. Work days can range from four to six hours a day for short time visitors to 10 hours or more for a full season intern receiving a stipend. There can also be a paid opportunity to assist with farmers market on Saturday’s for most of the season for long-term interns. Farm visits can range from a two week visit to a four month internship which is preferred. Helping on the farm will get you a place to stay and one meal a day on days that you work. For the rest of meals anything produced on the farm and some bulk foods are available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Morocco

HELP NEEDED. This is a new digital artists’ residency in Marrakesh, Morocco. It seeks to provide a space for digital artists of all varieties to live and work in Marrakech while creating their works. Our residence is in a beautiful house, which is equipped with a Jacuzzi, private garden, roof terrace, and music studio. We are within walking distance from the Medina. We are always looking for helpers, who have management/business skills/experience, are art orientated and open minded, are over 23 years old, and can help us for at least two weeks. If you want to stay longer – you are more than welcome. We would prefer female candidates now, because we already have two guys helping us. The position would entail 10 hours per week helping to promote and manage an art organization and residential studio for freelance rock stars from around the world, and 10 hours per week helping to clean our place. We provide a place to stay in our Onion place. You would have your own room if it’s not busy, otherwise, you will need to share a room with somebody else. We provide basic food: coffee, tea, snacks, and free rides around Marrakesh with our car. You can feel free to use the washing machine too. If you would like to stay in [Contact info available to subscribers], please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

RANCH CARETAKER NEEDED. The ranch is located 105 miles northeast of Las Vegas. It is a beautiful 150 acre ranch. I am looking for a full-time caretaker of the facility. There is a place to live with full utilities. The caretaker must be a handyman. For more info, please fax [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED. For the past twelve years I have enjoyed cultivating a small experimental vegetable, fruit and nut orchard here in the low desert of Nevada. I have a 1,200 sq ft custom home that was built in 2012. It is in a rural area. I have a three bedroom home with two bathrooms. The bedrooms are with AC/Wi-Fi and of course, washer and dryer. I like to have women as helpers as they really like housekeeping chores and do a super job outside with all the garden/orchard chores. I would enjoy having help in the orchard and/or housekeeping (cleaning) activities for at least four hours (depending on the day’s project) each day. Making dinner and clean up is expected, although I do like to cook some dinners. If a helper wishes to work for three days and then have the next day off (or maybe another) to go hiking and exploring with me, then I am completely open to that kind of a schedule. Work hours and days off are really negotiable. I love to explore the desert and you are welcome on days off to go explore with me. I do have five young free roaming chickens in the orchard now. I built my large greenhouse myself and always need seasonal help with it. Besides the orchard with some 90 trees, I do need help with my pond oasis, as there is a lot of work out there. We are located just an hour away from the famous Death Valley National Park and about 45 minutes from the Amargosa Date Farm which offers a lifetime of hiking and exploring in canyons/abandoned mines/and riparian corridor ecosystems. Hope to hear from you in the future and hope I can help you learn about the Lower Desert environs and you can help me with my inside and outside chores and be my happy companion on your days off. Please write [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

FREE RENT in a Guest House in Galisteo, NM (30 minutes to Santa Fe), and $350/month salary in exchange for horse care. Horse experience required. A beautiful one bedroom with kitchenette, bath, 800 sq. ft., 20 acre property, with tile, vigas, radiant heat, Wi-Fi, and natural light. There are between two to four horses, feed times five to six days/week, two times a day: 7am and 6pm. Grooming, blanketing, mucking, etc. Pets okay. Non-smoking. Utilities extra. One year lease. Security deposit is $850. References are required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A HOUSE/HORSE/DOG-SITTER through February, 2015. Quaint one bedroom casita on 10 acres with three horses and two dogs, 15 minutes north of Taos, NM. Horse experience a must, and references required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs live-in caretakers with practical skills and a love of nature. Possible permanent home in a remote river canyon paradise for the right folks. Cabin provided. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

MARRIED COUPLE needed to live and work on a private equestrian estate. She to work in house and care for dogs and cats. He to maintain yard, grounds and pool. Must also be able to do barn work and feed horses, chickens and cats. Must have experience. Non smokers. Non drinkers. References required. Private housing plus salary. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN DOG CARETAKER needed in the Catskills. A caretaker is needed for an upstate farm and small dog boarding facility on a private hundred acres. Must love dogs. Must be extremely clean, hard working, and speak perfect English, have legal papers to work and have a valid driver’s license. Individuals or couples will be considered if you are the right match. If interested, please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FARM PARADISE at the foot of the Catskills near Saugerties. Gentleman’s farm/small inn/wedding site needs highly qualified caretakers to clean rooms, take care of animals provide a wide range of general maintenance and grounds-keeping. Please send verifiable resume and photos. Pay includes stipend and lodging. Local interviewing a must. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN (SEPARATE APARTMENT) or live-out caretaker needed. Can be an individual or couple for my beautiful Hudson Valley, New York, northern Dutchess County property. I have two houses and sizable acreage not all of which is developed. I need help with simple carpentry, plumbing, painting; grounds-keeping, snow removal and mowing; general maintenance; some shopping and gardening; chickens; and looking after the property and homes when I travel. Housecleaning is an asset. Driving skills a must, and most important: organizational skills to coordinate all of the above and subcontract. References needed. Salary negotiable depending on the living arrangement. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Zealand

IMMEDIATE HELP NEEDED doing painting and odd jobs. Help with painting a house and fence. Accommodation and meals will be provided in exchange for four to five hours work each day. This would suit a couple or two singles. The work is outside. Some experience is necessary as well as being enthusiastic and careful. We live in central Christchurch within easy walking distance to bus routes and the city. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for a phone interview.

WEEKEND MANAGER needed two days per week, for two hours helping clean, the rest of the time is chatting with guests, playing board games, taking bookings, meeting new and interesting people, and generally being available to assist our customers. You will get dorm accommodation, free Wi-Fi (yes unlimited) and free laundry (also unlimited). This position requires exceptional, fluent English, with a three week minimum stay. Come explore and enjoy a beautiful little seaside village. We look forward to hearing from you! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Norway

SUMMER HELP NEEDED on our farm in Gryteselven, Norway. We have cows, islandic horses, chicken, forestry, farm restaurant, farm shop, small scale production, delicacies from the wild, fishing, and hunting. We need help for the usual summer jobs like making hay, fishing, picking wild food, cleaning the barn, chopping wood etc. starting from the middle of June until the end of September. We offer to show you around, a course in wood workshop, wild food course, cheese making etc. We live in the beautiful mountain area of Villmark, with lots of lakes. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

RVING CAMPGROUND HOSTS needed at [Contact info available to subscribers] through September 2014. We are looking for friendly volunteers who enjoy working with the public. Duties will include; litter-pick up, fire ring clean up, and answering visitor questions. The schedule will be 20 hours a week, mostly needed on weekends and holidays. A free RV campsite with electric provided. To apply, please go online through our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oklahoma

COWBOY/RANCH EMPLOYEE needed for a long established southern Oklahoma ranch. We are looking for an experienced ranch hand. Must have good horsemanship skills, cattle experience, and experience with hay equipment. Home, a good salary, and benefits will be provided. This is a good long-term job for the right individual. Please mail a complete resume and references to: [Contact info available to subscribers] Photos would be helpful.

RANCH HAND wanted for a northern Oklahoma ranch. Need long-term experience in cow/calf and ranch operations. Current and past long-term, solid work references required. Please send applications only to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

I AM LOOKING FOR A LADY who would like to live on my ranch in southeastern Oregon and be responsible for the following duties: maintaining the home, cooking, and cleaning. Must be able to drive. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and keep trying because I’m not always near the phone, or you can leave a message.

A REMOTE OFF-GRID FOREST PROPERTY in Southwest Oregon is seeking a caretaker. This is an unpaid position offering an opportunity to live (camp) in an 8’x16′ micro-cabin in exchange for keeping the property occupied and basic maintenance activities. Very limited amenities to be maintained and utilized. Room for gardening and fun foraging. The neighbors are National Forest and timber farms. Should be in good physical shape; no drugs. Photos and more information available upon request. May offer occasional compensated dog sitting. A minimum of one year commitment requested, though flexible. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

ESTATE CARETAKER/MANAGER needed. Seeking a local resident caretaker/manager for a gorgeous private riverfront estate near the Oregon coast. Single or couple applicants can apply. We provide a furnished apartment and all utilities (including electricity, heat, propane, water, sewer, phone, internet and satellite HDTV), health and dental insurance, plus monthly salary of $2,000 and $200 for monthly vehicle expense. You will need a background in grounds care, landscaping, home and equipment maintenance and housekeeping. You need to be a non-smoker, light or non-drinker, mechanical and able to trouble shoot and solve problems, and have a good eye for detail and grounds care. You are also honest, creative and dependable and work well unsupervised. The property is located approximately 70 miles from Portland near Elsie and 15 miles from the beach in Manzanita. This gorgeous private river front estate has great fishing nearby. Please mail your resume and letter of interest describing your relevant experience, vehicle (preferably a pickup truck) and personal grounds/repair equipment, email address, and a current photo and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SUMMER CHEF/COOK NEEDED for a Beautiful/Remote Oregon Inn. We are looking for a talented individual who loves the great outdoors, hospitality and good food. If you are the kind of person who would enjoy “living on the edge” at our unique and highly acclaimed destination “glamping” Inn then this fun job is for you! The successful applicant must have a strong work ethic, be a team player, possess some computer/writing/phone skills, like cooking and food prep (we can train), and have enthusiasm and enjoyment of serving others. If this describes you, then consider an opportunity for the summer with us! General duties include taking and making reservations, helping in the kitchen/restaurant when needed, gardening, and housekeeping. We are guest-centric! The season begins Memorial Day weekend and ends at the end of September. In return, we pay a monthly stipend, provide complete room/board, one day off a week, and tip sharing as well as other perks. If interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers] with your resume and references.

LOOKING FOR A RANCH TEAM. This is a permanent position to live on ranch in a two bedroom residence on the Umpqua River and operate our Olive farm in the Glide, Oregon area, near the Umpqua River. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED INDIVIDUAL OR TEAM to fill our caretaker position for a 42 unit apartment complex in Medford for residents age 55 and older. On-site residency required. Duties include janitorial/maintenance, lawn care, landscaping, grounds care, general premises oversight, general errands, and assistance with contractor bids and proposals. The caretaker has a five day work week, 40 hours. A one bedroom apartment, plus wages provided. A drug screen, DMV, and background check are required. Please mail your resume to Board of Directors, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Pennsylvania

LIVE-IN ASSISTANT INNKEEPER WANTED for a Pittsburgh B&B and Tea Room. Our ideal candidate would learn and participate in all positions around the house, working closely with the head Innkeeper and sharing management responsibilities. We have an eight room Victorian style Inn, with a dining room specializing in breakfast and high tea, as well as private parties. Culinary experience a plus, but not required. An apartment included and will be available starting mid-June. Hourly compensation will be paid for hours worked during regular business hours; rates will be determined based on experience and one can expect to work 30 – 50 hours per week, plus 17 overnights on-call per month. Please email us a resume and letter of interest to the attention of [Contact info available to subscribers]

Peru

LODGE VOLUNTEERS WANTED. Our lodge is in the Inca town of Ollantaytambo, gateway to Machu Picchu in the Sacred Valley of Cusco, Peru. It is a small (eight rooms) quality Bed and Breakfast located in the pedestrian Inka streets of the village. We currently are looking for responsible help; can be a couple or a single person. We do work exchange with responsible, tidy people who help with reception, breakfasts, checking rooms, sometimes answering email, luggage pick-up and other work as required. 30 hours a week in return for Bed and Breakfast. We also supply lunch most days. Accommodation is in nice hotel rooms with private bath. A key element of the job is to empower local staff with regard to speaking English as well as computer and administrative skills. One thing to realize is that working hours usually include Sundays, when local staff prefer to be with their families. We prefer to work with long term volunteers, preferably three months or more, though we will consider shorter term stays of two months for well-qualified helpers or at certain times. You must speak some Spanish and fluent English, be personable, tidy and have good attention to detail. It doesn’t cost much to live here if you are on a budget. We are also interested in people with carpentry, maintenance, gardening and marketing skills, preferably as part of the long-term help. You must be hard-working and enthusiastic like us! To learn more and to contact us, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Philippines

MANAGER WANTED. Help with our small, but growing, Boutique Hotel in the Philippines. No experience necessary, just a hard working, calm individual who can adapt quickly. This is a volunteer position initially, food and accommodation provided. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

JULY WEDDING HELP needed. Myself (Ruari 24) and my partner (Claire 26) independently run a fairly small hostel on the Isle of Arran in Scotland. Although we will be looking for helpers in the near future to help run all aspects of this busy wee bunkhouse we are currently on the hunt for some very specific help. We are planning our wedding for the 26th of July, and are looking for a few people to come to Arran to help out. The wedding will be run like a mini outdoor festival, and we’ll be looking for people to help put up marquees, set up sound systems, build bonfires, decorate the site, run barbecues and the homebrew bar, help people set up tents in the campsite, and general help on the days running up to and after the 26th of July. In return for this, we would offer you up to two weeks (ideally between the 21st of July and the 4th of August) accommodation in our hostel, free of charge, and will supply food where possible, and of course, enjoy the merriment of the wedding itself! We have space for up to six people; this can be six individuals, a group, a family, or couples. Please get in touch with us if this is something you fancy. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Dakota

CARETAKER NEEDED in Rapid City, SD. A local property management firm is searching for a caretaker for a large apartment community in Rapid City. This is an entry level position and affords opportunities for advancement. Prior experience in cleaning, use of cleaning chemicals, a general understanding of safety along with a general understanding of how to apply cleaning chemicals safely – is a must. If you are dependable, hard-working, possess a strong desire to succeed and have a customer service attitude then we are looking for you! Please apply in person Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, or Saturdays and Sundays from 12p, to 4pm at [Contact info available to subscribers] An excellent starting wage, benefits, vacation and 401(k) will be provided.

Spain

I AM LOOKING FOR A NICE COUPLE who would like to look after my house and my guests in July and August 2014. This is a beautiful, organic place with 5,000 meter land, one main house and three wooden houses. There are approximately 1,000 square meters to do an organic plantation and the old horse stables now a workspace area for art, therapy and meditation. You can see more at [Contact info available to subscribers] In the summer seasons the wooden cabins are being rented out to holiday-guests. Helpers can come and stay and work four hours per day. The rest of the day can do excursions to the waterfalls nearby, or mountain walks in the natural park next to the house. I have two dogs on the property, who are very friendly and like to join you for walks! I am artist and sailor, have my sailing boat in a little harbor nearby, and appreciate helpers to come along sailing or do some work on the boat. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

house sitter WANTED for my home in the countryside of Andalusia, Spain for the summer. There are no animals to take care of; I am just looking for someone to stay at home during my absence. My house is eco-friendly, so it is important that the house sitter is very responsible and someone who has a low consummation of electricity and water. A vegetarian or vegan house sitter will be perfect. This is for people who are not afraid to stay alone in the countryside at 21/2 km from the village. More information is available on request. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED during church camp season through November. Bring your own RV, income, healthy, skilled, and servant’s heart. Pay is not much, but the benefits are eternal! Please email your caretaker’s bio to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

I NEED TWO LIVE-IN CARETAKERS in the Lancaster, TX area. A couple is preferred, since I need one person for personal/household work and the other person for land/structural work. Must love animals, and have a Texas driver’s license. This position requires a background check. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

FULL-TIME/LONG-TERM RANCH HAND OR COUPLE needed for an 11,000 acre ranch located off the I-10 in Southwest Texas. Must have experience with cattle and goats as well as the willingness to do all kinds of tasks in general ranch maintenance with or without supervision. Heavy equipment operation experience a plus. A small home with utilities will be provided. To apply, please send your resume with prior work references and salary requirements to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED in Kerrville beginning 9/1/2014 to 12/15/2014. Will need to care for my dog and a cat. My home is located in town on a quiet street, with a garden, greenhouse, fruit trees, berry bushes and vines, composting system, water harvesting, and bird feeding. Will need to do daily animal care. Non smokers only. No drugs. Must be able to drive a manual transmission truck. All utilities paid and internet plus monthly stipend. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

FARM HELP needed. Our goal is to provide healthy food for our family and community. We are currently raising heritage hogs and goats. Produce we have grown include mustard greens, turnips, carrots, beets, swiss chard, radishes, lettuce, spinach, peas, and a variety of herbs. Right now we are working on planting and growing summer produce (tomatoes, squash, zucchini, watermelon, cantaloupe, peppers, etc.). Although we are not certified “organic”, we use organic techniques. We are growing our produce in raised beds and in the ground. We do not spray pesticides and we make our own compost tea. We sell at the Winnsboro Farmer’s Market and have been successful! We are looking for one to two helpers who can assist us on the farm. Duties will be watering and feeding animals, planting, mowing, transporting, and preparing produce for sale. We have a guest house that is furnished and ready for you! You will be treated as family! Meals will be provided. Our beautiful home is surrounded by a large ranch so you will enjoy beautiful days in nature! We look forward to having you in our home and working alongside with you! Please feel free to call us if you have any questions or would like to visit our farm. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH HAND JOB AVAILABLE on a ranch in South Texas. Some experience needed but also must be willing to learn, willing to do all kinds of tasks and work with and without supervision. There is an opportunity for future advancement for the right person. A small nice house with a nice benefit package provided. Please mail your resume to Ranch Position, [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A FEMALE HOUSEMATE in Kyle, TX. I have a three bedroom furnished home, and am offering reduced rent in exchange for pet-sitting and house cleaning. Kyle is 15 minutes to South Central Austin. Rent of $300 is negotiable, must have some income, a car, and good references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXPERIENCED CARETAKER needed for general ranch work. We prefer a couple. Must be a non-smoker, and a non-drinker. This is not a cowboy job. Please mail your resume or application to [Contact info available to subscribers]

ESTATE MANAGER needed for property management of multiple residences and a business property. This is a full-time opportunity in Dallas, Texas. Local candidates only please. Must have experience managing multiple properties or residences. Need experience managing construction and renovation projects, maintaining landscaping of residential properties, and experience developing an operating budget. Will supervise two handymen, will work with outside vendors/contractors to maintain the upkeep and appearance of the residences (five are occupied, one is under construction) and one business property, manage all work alongside a property management staff, and maintain vehicles. The Client wants a minimum of 10 years of experience supporting domestic households, experience with residential construction, and experience managing landscaping of residential properties. If you are located in the Dallas, TX area, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Texas is looking for a caretaker to provide security, maintenance, and grounds care for our historic Plaza. In exchange for these services, there is an unfurnished house provided on the grounds, with utilities paid. The house is ideal for a mature single person or a couple without live-in children. The Society would like the position filled as soon as possible. If interested please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thailand

WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER(S) (couples and groups also welcome) to work at our dog centre in Bang Saphan, Thailand for one year (we will still accept people for shorter stays of course). We are a small dog rescue centre which cares for 50 plus dogs at our centre and around fifty more at a local temple. We aim to have these dogs adopted within months of their arrival unless they have medical problems, in which case we would keep them at the centre and care for them. We also neuter and treat local street dogs. You would be given your own accommodation (this is only available if you can commit for more than six months) for a year in exchange for helping us in our effort to have all of our dogs adopted within the year and eventually close the centre. Your day-to-day work will include helping with adoptions (spreading awareness), treating and caring for the dogs (feeding, cleaning, etc), helping with rescues and fundraising. Headrock Dogs Rescue will still exist once the centre dogs have been adopted but we will only treat and care for the dogs at the temple and on the street beyond this point. Bang Saphan is a well hidden secret and we want to keep it that way except for volunteers who appreciate the natural beauty of Thailand and a peaceful harmonious place to stay that makes you think of paradise. If you would like to come and volunteer with us we will help you organize your trip. We can arrange transportation to the area, advise you on flights, supply information about where to eat and what is good for trips, etc. We don’t charge you for coming to volunteer; we just appreciate your help. Please read the thoughts of past volunteers at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

HELP NEEDED in Moab. I’m a 53-year-old female living in a lovely small straw bale home with a large organic garden at the end of a quiet cul de sac. I have a variety of gardening/landscaping/home maintenance projects I’d love to have help in exchange for meals and accommodations. In late June – late September there is ongoing weeding; harvesting from the garden; help with canning and freezing produce. In September and October, I need help with landscaping the front yard, including some planting, laying down a weed barrier and drip irrigation. Then in October and early November, I need help with garden cleanup, and winterizing. I love sharing my lovely home this way, and appreciate the help more than I can say. I love hanging out with my guests, as my schedule allows, and talking about life, sharing meals, coffee, playing chess – whatever. Also, I am more than happy to show you some of my favorite hikes. Love hearing different philosophies and ideas, and stories about my guests’ travels. Someday I’ll be traveling again, but for now I’m content to host. You can visit my website [Contact info available to subscribers] to get a sense of who I am and what’s important to me. I’m a passionate cook with strong vegetarian leanings and am happy to provide accommodations and meals in exchange for two to four hours work per day, depending on what needs to be done. I’ve been gardening for over 20 years and am happy to share what I know. Also happy to share my knowledge in the kitchen. I can accommodate single persons or couples. A few rules: no pets please. No smoking or drugs. Accommodations are a semi-private screened area with a twin bed, in the main living area, for a single person. Couples have a private room with double bed. Shared bath in either case. My house is small, but cozy and comfortable. The patio and garden are lovely places to hang out. I can offer very limited internet access in my home – there are numerous places in town to access it though. Moab is a town of around 10,000, a community of lots of creative, intelligent, and compassionate folks. The scenery is spectacular, with red-rock cliffs and canyons everywhere. There are endless things to do here – hiking, climbing, biking, rafting, jeeping, etc. My house is five minutes from town and 15 minutes from Arches National Park. And my home/garden/patio is a lovely oasis for hanging out, if that’s your preference. Come visit – I’m sure we’ll have fun! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vietnam

WE NEED AN ENGLISH TEACHER for the duration of one to six months. This is a nonprofit that provides training and job placement for unemployed and rural women in the nearby villages. We make beautiful souvenirs and all profits go back to help more people in need. Our craft school in Vinh Long Province, Southern Vietnam, is also a place to host local and foreign tourists and visitors who want to learn more about craft making and the Vietnamese culture. The school is surrounded by a relaxing garden, lotus ponds and native plants, with the Mekong River going by the front yard. It is a great place for the guests to chill out and learn about life in the Mekong Delta. Since the team in our craft school, including the artisans who are rural disadvantaged women, barely speak English, we are looking for someone to be based here to teach the team English and how to welcome the tourists. Or if the person knows bag and art design, they can teach the artisans new designs. Since we are a nonprofit, where all the profits we earn go back to support more people in need, we are not able to provide for housing/food stipend. Yet we are happy to help the volunteers to find housing. For more details, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

ON-SITE RESIDENT MANAGER CONDO CARETAKER needed in Penhook, VA. Full-time residency required. Busy summers: four to five hours per day, six days per week. Winter is five to six hours per week. Office/Accounting skills required. A stable, mature person with a clean background is needed. A two bedroom condo, health insurance, $23,000 per year will be provided. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

LONG-TERM house sitting POSITION AVAILABLE in rural Virginia. We require a single, couple or family to live in our family’s estate just to provide a “security presence”. Other staff, who work on the property year-round, will be on the property periodically. You can relax, work or go to school, your time is essentially your own. The family is here in the summer for a short time period and a few other holiday weeks per year but do not live in the house where you will live. All expenses such as heat, water, electric etc. are paid by the family but you will need your own car for yourself. The family will ask you to report on the status of the home, such as a leak, or a problem that needs attention. There are no pets on the property and the house sitter cannot have any pets on the property. Believe it or not, you will actually be paid for this job with a very reasonable stipend of about $12,000 annually. Security and background checks will be conducted. Please email a resume(s) and references – all in one email message to caretakergazette@gmail.com Please include the words “Rural Virginia house sitter Assignment” in the subject line for screening. Thank you.

INNKEEPER WANTED for a busy, eight-room historic B&B in Charlottesville, Virginia. [Contact info available to subscribers] opened in 2003 and has sold more than 22,000 room nights in the last decade. Needless to say, the innkeeper or couple we hire will be expected to embrace the lifestyle of a very busy inn. We have experienced owners and a quality staff to assist the person we hire for this important role. Routinely voted one of the best cities in America, Charlottesville is home of The University of Virginia and Monticello. Our Inn is on Main Street in Charlottesville, walking distance to dozens of restaurants and shops. We offer free onsite living in a terrace level studio apartment (furnished or unfurnished, with bathroom, laundry, and walk-in closet), a competitive salary, free utilities and generous vacation time. The ideal candidate is friendly and smart, with a positive attitude, reliable, healthy and fit. Must possess the desire to do what it takes to keep this Inn running smoothly. The owners are active in this Inn, but are in search of an innkeeper who can be a champion of quality and hospitality. Our innkeeper must have an extensive familiarity with the broad range of duties involved in running an Inn. If we have described you, please email your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] – no phone calls, please.

Washington

CARETAKER NEEDED for the [Contact info available to subscribers]. This is a full-time year-round position that requires living on the premises. An unfurnished two bedroom apartment with paid utilities is included as part of the job compensation. The caretaker job is a salaried position, expected to work as many or as few hours as necessary to fulfill the duties defined. The duties will vary significantly by season and activity, but on a yearly basis should average approximately 35 hours per week. The caretaker will be present on the Gun Club grounds and will perform all necessary duties for each Event day of registered trap and skeet shoots (typically Thursday – Sunday), and on Sundays during the Winter League. The caretaker will be available on an “on call” basis for trap and skeet machine adjustment and limited repair if needed during all other days the Club is open for shooting, including Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays and special events. Duties include trap and skeet machine minor maintenance (lubrication and cleaning) and supply as well as repairs and maintenance of buildings and grounds, including the following: inventory and loading of targets and other trap and skeet supplies, preparing equipment and setting up daily before each use, storing and securing equipment at the end of each day’s operations, tending irrigation, mowing, weeding, fertilizing of large lawn areas. Continual policing of trash pick-up and emptying and maintenance of trash containers both indoors and out is an important responsibility of this job. Duties also include service and minor maintenance of the club’s various power equipment, e.g. lawn mowers, tractor, fork lift, golf carts, etc. Other duties may include minor maintenance to RV park equipment and facilities, unloading and loading freight deliveries, and other duties as assigned, guided by the full Job Description on file at the Club. Please mail a cover letter, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING DEPENDABLE HELP on a 35 acre Orcas Island farm. Outdoor work only. Duties include daily care and feeding of three horses, five alpacas, four goats, and a flock of chickens. Gardening, harvesting and light landscaping tasks (no tractor work). Require 30 hours/week. June – August private bedroom provided. September -May private full cottage provided. Fair stipend to be determined after an initial two week trial period. Prefer a minimum six week commitment, but welcome longer stays. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and you can see more about us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

PET/house sitter needed for our new 5,000 sq. ft. home in the Cheyenne area. We have a five bedroom/three bath home. We need a pet and house sitter from June 15 to August 15, to tend four horses, three dogs, two cats, and our garden. You will need to feed and water our animals and plants. There is no exercise required for the pets. Would prefer a live-in house sitter but will consider twice daily visits to our home for feeding/watering duties if someone lives close by. There is an option to have a car available to a licensed driver with a good driving record during the two month stay. Please provide three checkable references and email them to [Contact info available to subscribers] along with some information about yourself.

WYOMING CAMPGROUND WORK CAMPER COUPLE needed for our 2014 season. Work for your RV site. Please email for more details at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED. Year-round Caretaker Couple is needed to live on site, provide a security presence, provide cooking and light cleaning services, and assist in maintaining a large, unique property in a rural mountain setting in the Northwestern United States. Qualified candidates need to enjoy a secluded mountain haven, have good maintenance and handyman skills, as well as good cooking and housekeeping skills. Candidates must be flexible, and willing to respond to a variety of work situations, as needed. Additional duties include running errands and dog care. A spacious, newly remodeled two-bedroom house on the property is provided. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package for a 30-40 hour work week. The starting date is flexible. Please send a resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] for immediate consideration. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Trustworthy 60’s married couple seeking a year round house sitting/caretaking position for a private residence in Coastal Ventura, Orange or San Diego County, CA. Available 8-1-2014. We have owned multiple homes, are a dependable, honest, organized, non-smoking, non-drinking couple. Our heart’s desire is to be of impeccable service and live closer to family and grandchildren in Southern California. He is a retired naval commander pilot – she is leadership/business coach. Excellent references for your peace of mind. Photos available. Please contact Ann Marie and Michael at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Dependable married couple of 13 years (with 18 years of working together) seeking full time, year round position as caretakers for your estate or hunting lodge. Prefer Northeast. Husband has experience with boats and outboard motors, holds OUPV Captains License, care taking knowledge, experience with chainsaws/wood splitters, carpenter skills, basic auto/small engine repair, grounds keeping, painting. Wife has office management/book keeping experience, crew management, detail oriented multi-tasker, childcare, housekeeping, some gardening knowledge. Used to positions of responsibility without direct supervision. We both love animals; wife has basic horse care knowledge as well. Please contact us with your employment requirements at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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