The Caretaker Gazette March / April 2013

Alaska

CAMPGROUND ATTENDANT’S position available. I’m looking for a couple with a RV from Memorial Day, Labor Day. The job consists of running the store, cleaning fire pits, cleaning, stocking bathrooms, showers, and other such task. 40 hours a week between you. You can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] or please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED. Currently I operate a “mini farm” with two goats, 10 ducks, two geese, three dogs and two cats! I need help with snow removal, fence maintenance, composting, food processing, put windows into the goat house, get a compost bin built, fix the goat house and fix the duck house up or build new, care for goats, ducks geese, dogs and cats and general organizing, house cleaning and up keep are especially needed. I need to get my winter wood in as well. I also have a vermicompost started and need to get a system designed so they can overwinter. Interested? It is the most beautiful place and so many opportunities here. You will never want to leave! Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

HOUSE CARETAKER/PETSITTER needed in Dillingham from the beginning of March (date uncertain) to mid-August. Seeking a mature, responsible, non-smoking petsitter without any pets of your own. You can stay here rent-free in my home in exchange for pet care. You would have the use of my one bedroom home, with living room, kitchen, bath, and large deck. I have propane heat. My home is 1,000 feet off the main road in the woods, so it is a very private location. You will need to walk my Labrador Retriever at least three times daily, and stay with the dog most of the time you are here. He is a very friendly dog! As a petstter, you must be prepared to put the animal’s needs first. The climate is very cold at this time of year, so please keep that in mind when applying. You can have access to my computer/internet; and we can negotiate partial payment of utilities. For more details, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

AN OFF-GRID ALASKAN HOMESTEAD needs an energetic caretaker from April through September. The duties will include starting seeds, cultivating greenhouses and gardens, groundskeeping, painting, splitting firewood, etc. Knowledge of hydropower and generators would be a plus. Maritime experience is required. Room and board, and a nominal stipend will be included. To apply for this position, please contact Ginger by calling [Contact info available to subscribers]

BE PART OF THIS BEAUTIFUL resort setting on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. Looking for an energetic, self-starting, financially secure, outgoing, retired couple with own income to enjoy the Alaska experience. Best applicants will be detailed, organized, non-smokers, light to non-drinkers and eager to assist in maintaining and renting six beautiful cabins within walking distance to the famous Kenai River near Soldotna. Duties include, but not limited to, greeting guests as they check in and out, interacting with guests, problem solving, cleaning cabins, ground maintenance, staining cabins, minor repairs, stacking firewood, building the evening fire pit, raking leaves, mowing grass, weeding, and be able to bend, stoop, carry, lift, etc. Handyman skills a plus. Will provide an RV hookup with sewer, water and electricity plus $300 month stipend and an additional bonus of $8 for each cabin cleaned. Time to fish and enjoy Alaska. Need to have this position filled from May 15th to September 15th. $500 end-of-season bonus. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY of Alaska! Volunteer to be a Campground Host in [Contact info available to subscribers]. Camp hosts receive a campsite, stipend, and training for 30 – 40 hours/week. The season is mid-May to September, with a minimum four-week commitment. Please write to: [Contact info available to subscribers] or visit our website at: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Argentina

PATAGONIA CALLING! Personal assistant, caregiver and companion needed in the Andes of Northern Patagonia for a 64-year-old woman with Multiple Sclerosis. I need a commitment of a minimum of one month, the longer the better. I am an artist and an experienced horsewoman. I believe in the healing power of creativity, as well as the love of nature and her creatures. My ranch is located in a non-touristic part of Patagonia, nestled in the foothills of the Andes, in the heart of the real Gaucho culture. This is not a salaried position, as it is a volunteer opportunity. In exchange for basic food and housing, you will be my personal assistant. Duties include, but are not limited to: personal care, occasional housekeeping and cooking, helping me get around, administrative work, help with my MS challenges, occasional help with the horses. It is important that we enjoy each other’s company. This is not always an easy position, but it is life changing. Free time to be arranged as needed and wanted. You should have a mastery of English; Spanish would be a major plus, basic computer skills, a driver’s license, and the ability to drive a manual/stick-shift truck. Please see my web site at [Contact info available to subscribers] Also visit the website for the family-owned estancia at [Contact info available to subscribers] for a visual representation of the surrounding area near El Huecu. Please email a description of why you are interested, something about yourself, and a photo to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

We are interested in information about house sitting or becoming property caretakers when we retire in about 10 years. What type of training (classes, experience, etc.) would be helpful to prepare for this lifestyle? My husband has had his own contracting business and I have many years experience in office management and customer service. V. P., Candor, NY

Hi Victoria, thanks for asking. Over the decades, we have heard very good things about [Contact info available to subscribers] training programs – you can learn more at [Contact info available to subscribers] There may be other training programs available – if anyone would like to share their training program recommendations with [Contact info available to subscribers]

Gary, it looks like the perfect person found my help-wanted ad thanks to you. We have done everything to dissuade him but he has persisted and convinced us to give him the chance. His references were excellent, and his character is exactly what is needed in the Alaska Bush. And so he will be here the end of May. I will keep you posted and updated if you’d like! Hopefully he will have something good to say about us in the future. Thanks Gary! Regards, T. B., North Pole, Alaska

Tammy, that’s great news! Please let us know how it works out. Hopefully we can feature your property and your new caretaker in a future Caretaker Profile story in the Gazette.

Hi Gary, just writing to let you know that my Situation Wanted ad in the Gazette worked very well for me! I was contacted by three property owners and offered a position by one. I’m in the process of getting my things in order and waiting to make the big jump this spring. Thanks Gary. L. M., Binghamton, NY

Hi Len, thanks for sharing your good news with us. I’m glad your Situations Wanted ad resulted in an offer for you. Please keep in touch and let us know about your new position.

Our caretaker wanted ad in your Gazette resulted in such a fast and overwhelming response for us! So many great candidates applied, it wasn’t easy narrowing it down to just one! Thank you for your great publication. P. Y., Portland, Maine

Thank you for your message, Paula. It’s good to hear that your help-wanted ad for a caretaker resulted in so many strong applicants. Please keep us in mind if you need to advertise for another caretaker in the future.

Hi Gary and staff, I am really impressed with the people in your caretaker profiles. Can you tell me how to get selected for this feature? It seems like a great way to let property owners know about me. M. V., Mendocino, CA

Hi Mike, thanks for your nice message. We have an impressive group of caretakers and house sitters who subscribe to the Gazette. In order to be selected for a Caretaker Profile, you need to be working as a house sitter or caretaker, submit a 900-word story about your experience (we always recommend that you read through several profiles to get an idea as to what we look for), and include two photos, one of you on the property and a view of the property.

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Arizona

HOBBY POULTRY FARM and homestead in need of a responsible individual long-term to assist in caring for poultry and gardens while we are here and maintain the same when we are on vacation. Situated on lush desert acreage near Tucson surrounded by mountains with abundant wildlife. Applicant must like birds and plants and should be financially secure, handy, conservation minded and willing to live simply and sustainably, including using a composting toilet. No salary. Small furnished guest room with minimalist kitchen. Utilities and Internet provided. Non-smoker drug and fragrance-free. No pets. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH HAND WANTED in the Phoenix area June 2013. Active retiree – must be a trustworthy, responsible, quiet, stay-at-home, animal lover. No smoking/drinking/drugs – live in a trailer in exchange for ranch chores 24/7. Background check and references required. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

[Contact info available to subscribers] farm/education center seeks caretaker/intern(s) with diverse hands-on skills/interests. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED. Homeowners in South Bisbee have lived here on land leased from a mining company for 100 years but our leases have been summarily terminated so we have to leave by June 2, 2013. I’m 67 and single and need help downsizing from my house and outbuildings and campground into three travel trailers. I’ve been a university science teacher, recycler, farmer, crafts person, and a builder, furniture maker, toymaker, etc here in this mountain tourist town for almost 40 years and will retire and travel… need help finishing assorted craft projects, taking apart and selling off outbuildings, carrying around potted plants, and selling boxes of accumulated stuff in monthly estate sales. Useful skills would be video tech, furniture construction (power tools), toy making, nature crafts, painting rugs, filling dumpsters, feeding chickens, and watering plants. I now live in a travel trailer. You would live in the furnished house or an RV in exchange for three hours work/day until I/we finish up another travel trailer. Public transportation is just a short walk away. Will have a video up as soon as I get a battery for my camcorder. Run a search on Bisbee and you’ll know why I’ve settled and wintered and meant to retire here! Please tell me about yourself and why you would be interested in helping me by writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH HANDS NEEDED for branding and gather in northeastern Arizona for three to five weeks. Please send your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER(S) needed intermittently for a 40 acre isolated off-the-grid farm with alpacas and other animals in northern Arizona. Own living space preferred; ideal for RVers. Will consider long-term arrangements. No salary provided, but other compensation possible. References required. Please text [Contact info available to subscribers] or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] has an opening at our newest facility in Surprise, AZ scheduled to open at the end of May. The facility managers will live on the property, in an apartment provided by the Company. Eligible candidates must be available for an in person interview in the Phoenix area. When applying as a team, include a cover letter, salary history, and a separate resume for each team member. Only applicants that apply as a team can be considered for this position. Key duties include providing outstanding customer service, renting storage spaces, answering and responding to telephone calls and emails about rentals and tenant issues, maintaining the cleanliness of the property, data entry, filing, banking, keeping the facility neat and organized, marketing the facility in the community and more. Prior self storage or property management is a plus; prior customer service and sales management experience is required. You must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record. You must have reliable transportation, possess an outgoing personality, have a professional appearance, be flexible to the changing needs of the business, and be a team player. Must be able to lift, carry, bend, stoop, push a broom, etc. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, written and oral, and be proficient at basic PC skills such as MS Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Full-time employees are eligible for a competitive benefit package, including medical and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, 401(k) plan, and more. No phone calls please. Please fax your resume and salary history to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Arkansas

APARTMENT MANAGER/CARETAKER needed. Complexes located in Conway, Russellville, Clarksville, Lake Village, Camden and 43 other locations throughout the state of Arkansas. Experience preferred, but will train the right person. This position would be ideal for a couple, who are required to live on site. Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Please mail your resumes and inquires to: Apartment Manager/Caretaker, [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a large property in the Finley Area of NSW. We require a mature couple for our live-on, farm caretaking position. Duties will include the beautification and maintenance of extensive lawns and gardens surrounding the main house, weed control on adjacent areas, observing possible on-farm issues such as burst water pipes, etc. Basic cleaning of several houses amenities and offices, and having good communication with the owner who lives away from the farm is essential. The couple needs to be competent in the varying climate and able to use all farm equipment,including light trucks, tractors and ride on mowers. Accommodation is provided along with all utilities, an on-farm vehicle and phone. Remuneration is to be negotiated with the suitable applicants which can be tailored to suit an individual’s need. Please make your application to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/MANAGER NEEDED in Tweed Heads South, NSW. We are seeking a live-in couple to manage a well-established self storage complex. This position requires a positive attitude, customer focus, handy maintenance skills, and basic computer skills. This would be suitable for a pensioner couple. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

ANIMAL AND house sitters NEEDED in the Wilmington, SA area. We are the proud owners of a small property in the Southern Flinders Ranges. We are setting up a yabbie farm with a veggie garden, fruit orchard, a few sheep, two sheep dogs and lot of wild life (birds, kangaroos and emus). We are dependent on solar and a generator and we have a wood stove. If you like the quiet basic living outdoors, amazing sunrises and sunsets and picturesque views, then give us a ring. This place could be all yours for two to three months starting this May. For more information please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED for [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are run by a committee of volunteers to service a facility for the rural community. We are seeking expressions of interest for this caretaker position. The caretaker will be responsible for the grounds and building maintenance cleaning and other general duties. Residence in lieu of 20 hours per week, available with commencement. Would be suitable for a semi or retired couple. A short order cook would be an advantage. References, criminal history check and Ochre card required. For further info and position descriptions please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thank you.

LIVE-IN CARETAKER needed in Brisbane South. A two bedroom unit, with electricity and phone will be provided in return for approximately 10 hours of book work each week. This may be suitable as a second job for the caretaker. We will train. ID needed. Please write to [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] For photos, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER NEEDED, live in or out, in the Salinas, CA area. References required. Must be non-smoking and have a current driver’s license. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE LOOKING FOR QUALIFIED HOUSE PAINTERS in Ventura, CA. If you have references please contact us. We live on a four acre homestead and flower farm. We also grow our veggies. Volunteers have a bedroom, bath and meals provided. You are asked to work 30 hours per week. Experience in organic growing of veggies and flowers a plus as well as general construction. Must work well with others and be responsible. No drugs or crazies. We are five miles from the beach. There is a bus line a half-mile away. We are a hard working but mellow farm. Please email with your experience and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

AN IRVINE, CA FAMILY OF FOUR is seeking a hands-on Household Manager for their 5,000 sq. ft. home. This is a long-term, live-in position for an experienced professional in a casual but very busy home. Responsibilities include food prep, cooking at least one meal per day (dinner), housecleaning, laundry, ironing, grocery shopping and other errands, some child supervision and chauffeuring, keeping the family calendar, plant and pet care, dry cleaning management, and possible (rare) travel. The ideal candidate will be a nonsmoker with a big service heart who is friendly, witty, happy, patient, smart, organized, and punctual. This person should take pride in their work and appearance, love children and dogs, enjoy cooking, and be able to keep up with a busy household and make it run smoothly. A Housekeeper currently works in the home once a week. Meals are provided. This position is 40-50 hours per week, with flexible hours and possibly a split shift. Don’t miss this great opportunity! Salary to $55,000 as commensurate with experience and skills. Please, no phone calls. Please send resumes to Liz at [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

FREE RENT in a one bedroom mobile home on our homestead in exchange for light duties. Located in remote northern California’s beautiful Trinity County. This is ideal for a retired couple or lady who likes the country. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

INTERNSHIP / VOLUNTEER / WORK-STAY OPPORTUNITY in Sonoma County, 100 miles north of San Francisco. The [Contact info available to subscribers] is seeking volunteers for outdoor landscaping work and gardening, indoor maintenance, foundry work, cooking, and kitchen management. This is a full-time, work-stay position with housing, vegetarian meals, and a living allowance of $120 per month at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Adventurous people are needed to complete and maintain historic Buddhist monuments and grounds. Live and work at [Contact info available to subscribers] on one thousand breathtakingly beautiful acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Join a community of like-minded individuals from around the world engaged in meaningful work that benefits oneself and others. Integrate creative and challenging work with a path of self-exploration that opens your inner potential. We will train you in new skills or share your own experience! You do not need to be Buddhist or have any religious affiliation to apply, but please have a sincere interest. To learn more, you can see our work Gallery at [Contact info available to subscribers] Living and working at [Contact info available to subscribers] is not for the faint of heart or body. Please be someone who enjoys physical labor, is flexible and positive in attitude and is comfortable with the outdoors and simple living accommodations. Housing is two people to a room, each room with an outdoor deck. This is challenging, meaningful work in one of the most spectacular Tibetan Buddhist centers in the world. You will merge work for the benefit of all humanity with opportunity to develop your potential while living in a community of people dedicated to spiritual development and self sufficiency through work. Classes such as Tibetan yoga and discussions on Buddhist topics are also offered free to all resident volunteers. Minimum age is 22. We cannot accept children or pets. Couples are welcome to apply. A six month commitment includes a one month trial period and a 10 day winter break in December. Please visit our web site at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details and an application.

ASSISTANT CARETAKER NEEDED on a ranch in North East San Diego County. We are looking for a strong, hard working person to join our team! Duties will include landscape and building maintenance, improvement projects, vehicle maintenance and barn cleanup. Applicant should have experience in this line of work. No smoking, drinking or drugs. Must be physically fit and have a valid driver’s license. Pets will be considered. Full time with hourly wage plus nice home, utilities and other benefits provided. Please submit a cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN RANCHHAND/CARETAKERS TEAM needed. Must have 20 years farm experience, be familiar with livestock, irrigation systems and general maintenance. This is a non-smoking facility. Salary and pets negotiable. Please email your resume/information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED for a beautiful, remote 40 acre property in the Santa Lucia Mountains between King City and Big Sur. Offering a two bedroom/one bathroom house next to a creek, with all utilities included, except phone. Eight hours of work per week maintaining the house, fruit trees and property required. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

LOOKING FOR A LIVE-IN PROPERTY CARETAKER for my beautiful 10 acre ranch in the phenomenal area of Murrieta up in the Santa Rosa Plateau. This position requires the caretaker to live on site. A barn loft bedroom (room 16 feet by 16 feet) will be provided with a downstairs kitchenette and bath room. Minimum of 14 hours a week work in trade for the bedroom with utilities included. Additional work needed will be for wages, salary negotiable depending on the hours. The ranch raises German Shepherds and is a dog boarding facility, with several horses. Must like dogs, must understand caring for a pool, maintaining sprinklers, weeding and weed-wacker, maintaining gardening equipment. This position is available for a reliable, self-starting caretaker who works efficiently, can care for dogs, feed them, clean pens, feed horses twice a day, maintain the pool and sprinklers, maintain the fence, do odd jobs, painting, landscaping, and maintain the equipment. Absolutely no smoking on the ranch at all, no drugs, and no excessive alcohol use. Please respond with your work history and experience, previous salaries, email address and phone number to [Contact info available to subscribers] Drug testing and background check will be done. This is intended for long-term placement. A single person, couples, and small families will be considered.

Canada

DO YOU DREAM OF GOING TO A RANCH and experiencing the cowboy life – riding horses, chasing cows? Would you like to see nature in its primordial state? Would you like to have fun and encounter new experiences with other world travelers? Winning Ways can give you an opportunity to enjoy all of these. Please have a look at our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to see what happens at Winning Ways. We welcome those looking for an opportunity to learn more English and experience rural Western Canadian culture. We are non-smoking and can accommodate vegetarians. We ride our horses in all seasons and for many reasons – branding in the spring; searching for cows, even in the winter snow; on summer cattle drives; in fall riding lessons and on a November Cattle Drive. Our mailing address is [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colombia

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. We are located in the coffee region of Colombia and are building an eco lodge hostel and spa for backpackers in the middle of a banana, coffee, cacao, bamboo plantation. Volunteers may have two options: free lodging for two hours a day per person (you will need to bring your own food, the kitchen is available and we can share our meals) or free food and lodging for five hours a day per person. The accommodation is one bamboo cabana and brand new tents with very comfy mattresses, pillows, and blankets. Outside showers, with amazing views in the middle of banana trees, are supplied by spring water. It is a great place to relax in nature and take some time off, river fishing, with a large variety of birds, hikes, and the panoramic view. There is cell phone reception but no land line. The projects we are working on include building bamboo cabanas, tipis, cob oven, solar oven, adobe floors, Temascal/Sweet lodge, Jacuzzi, a natural pool, water system filtration, rain water collection, and bird nests and feeders. And there is always the vegetable garden to attend to. To learn more and to contact us, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

house sitter(S) NEEDED in southeastern Colorado for a few weeks from mid-February to the end of March. This is not a paid position. I need a couple or single person (non-smokers) to care for my property and animals… horses, goats, dog, cats and an assortment of birds. These are the chores here: feed and water all the critters in the morning (about 20 minutes with two people) and then feed again and secure in the evening (15 minutes). The critters all know the procedure and have the routine down by heart. I will need someone who is willing to continue the sprouting of the barley fodder which is a new venture for me… and the trays subsidize the food for all the critters. This is about an hour task each day… you can YouTube the concept, or google for more information. The drought and the shortage of hay in the area have forced me to explore this source of food for the animals. Then the longest “chore” is walking the dogs… I would like to think that you enjoy this exercise yourself and it’s not a drag doing so. We have two very affectionate Pyrenees (a male and female) who mind the bird area and love to come out for a walk twice a day (a half mile). I then walk with the two Collies (two miles in the AM and one at night) on the walking track out in the fields. The trees may need watering utilizing the drip system… this only involves turning on and off the faucets/hydrants. I’ll hope for spring rains. Accommodation will be the master bedroom, with attached bathroom. The house has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, den, lounge, and kitchen with an attached dining room. Clean and tidy. My home has TV, DVD, video, wireless internet, sewing machine, and all the essentials like a bread making machine and coffee maker. The property is in town and is seven acres (or two town blocks). The town is 90 minutes from Colorado Springs. We have several bicycles available. There are a couple of lakes really handy; beautiful at this time of year for a wander. You can also walk to the excellent community library and into town. Our rural, farming community population is 1,200. The nearby counties have an early trading settlement to visit, the Arkansas River close by, preserved dinosaur tracks, and many places if you like exploring your environs. First time house sitters are OK. You just ought to love animals and be happy to spend time caring for them. Overall this is an active housesit for someone who is open to learning, and being engaged. I start my day outside at 8 AM, and after all the walking, feeding and barley tray work, I’m done by 11 AM. I then start walking and feeding again at 4:30 PM and I’m done by 5:30 PM. But I am not rushing and enjoy being outside and in the fresh air. We have lovely sunsets here. I am sorry, but I am not set up for your own animals, nor young children. There are no critters inside my home. Thanks for your interest. You may well recognize this ad as we have posted here before… please feel free to reapply if you wish. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

LIVE-IN SECURITY GUARD wanted. I offer free rent and many free personal care services in exchange for security services. An elderly, male, homeowner needs help with security. Please write: [Contact info available to subscribers].

Connecticut

RESIDENT CARETAKER NEEDED in Northwest Connecticut, in the northern New Milford area. We have a smaller weekend house on a larger wooded parcel. Low rent in exchange for year-round live-in handyman, responsible for upkeep, systems monitoring, routine maintenance and regular yard work (including leaf clearance). Open land is two+ acres. You would occupy the main house. This would be ideal for a couple, and will be available beginning April, 2013. Inquiries by email: [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING AN EXPERIENCED RESPONSIBLE CARETAKING couple with great work ethics, good attitude and flexibility for a long-term caretaker/housekeeper position for multiple homes on a lakeside property in a mid-state Connecticut town. Applicants will need a background in grounds care, flower gardening, landscaping, bush trimming, home and equipment maintenance and housekeeping. Must be nonsmoking with no pets, dependable and able to work unsupervised. Five day work week required on this 40 plus acre Estate. We will supply a large, beautiful lakeside home (off site) free of charge. We pay all utilities (electrical, water, sewer, and internet). We provide a car with gas, maintenance and insurance and all tools necessary to perform the job. Modest salary along with food allowance provided. The housekeeper will clean the main house of 8,000 square feet plus a second home of 6,000 square feet and a guest house of 1,000 square feet. Food shopping and occasional driving of children to school. Nine grandsons off and on the property. Must take pride and pleasure in tending to a beautiful home and property. This is a long-term position. A married couple with or without children (two) is encouraged to apply. A background investigation will be done. A driver’s license is required. Expected to be treated more like family than servants. References required. Please submit your application to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs volunteers. With stunning views of El Valle de General and Costa Rica’s tallest mountains, including Mount Chirripo, our agricultural ecological farm is well named. It is situated in the county of Perez Zeledon, three hours south of San Jose. Those interested in sustainable and organic agriculture can come, learn and experience the farm life here. Our farm is twelve acres in extent, and accommodates horses, chickens, ducks, medicinal plants, fruit trees, grass for forage, several crop species, spring-water wells, an area of rainforest, red worm composting for soil regeneration, a biogas digester and a pond. As a volunteer on the farm we provide lodging and three meals a day in exchange for roughly five to six hours of work and $24 per day. You can stay in one of four cabins on the second floor with two bunk beds each; and there is also space available for tents. The work will include construction, feeding the animals, planting seeds, soil conservation, and maintenance of medical plants, using and producing organic fertilizer, maintaining the spring-water wells, and harvesting crops. The work is at times challenging, but volunteers have invariably found it stimulating and rewarding. You will need to be reasonably fit for some of the work. Volunteers will not have to work very early in the morning nor late at night. The working schedule, though intense, is intended to be exhilarating, not exhausting. You can visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Cyprus

MY CLIENT IS LOOKING FOR TWO BUTLERS for a three month contract in a luxury hotel in Cyprus from mid-June until the first week of September. The Butlers must speak English and either German or Russian. The ideal would be for one butler who speaks both English and German and the other butler who speaks both English and Russian. This is a five star resort visited by royalty and VIP elite. This means the services rendered must be of an experienced customer oriented individual who takes pride in providing excellent services, so you must have relevant experience in similar roles. To apply, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] if you are interested in discussing this role. Thank you.

England

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER REQUIRED in Bristol. Sorry, but no pets are allowed. Driver, non-smoker, approximately 30 hours per week, and some weekends. General cleaning/laundry duties. Basic cooking skills will be useful. House and dog-sitting required. To apply, please [Contact info available to subscribers].

RESIDENT CARETAKER/HANDYPERSON required for a large country house in a peaceful location in Mid-Cornwall. A two bedroom cottage with garden is available. This could be suitable for an early retired, but fit couple with some financial independence. Duties to include security, general house maintenance/decoration, odd jobs in the home area, occasional animal care and overall support within a team. Some small remuneration for extra work is possible. A clean driving license is essential. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

COUPLE SOUGHT to work in a family home in South Herts starting in the middle to the end of February. This is a housekeeper/cook and gardener/handyperson/driver position. Must be dog lovers. Duties include a high standard of housekeeping to include laundry, shopping, preparing dinner, etc. Sound knowledge of gardening and plants is essential. Occasional evening work and dog sitting on weekends. Must be fluent in English, with full clean UK driver’s licenses. Must be non-smokers. A recently refurbished one bed cottage and car will be provided. References and experience essential. Please apply by calling [Contact info available to subscribers].

Florida

SEEKING A COUPLE/INDIVIDUAL(S) to exchange room and board for taking care of my elderly father in South Florida/Broward County. He requires total care, is wheelchair bound and has some dementia, but can feed himself. He is very likable and mild mannered. He has a beautiful, upgraded two bedroom/two bath condo with a peaceful water view, woodsy with palm trees. The start date is ideally July 1st up until August 1st. Related expenses paid. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER NEEDED in Delray Beach. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. Caretaker needed to maintain all aspects of a Delray Beach, Florida home. Must be smart, reliable, trustworthy, handy with tools and takes pride in their work. Experience with pools and landscaping a plus, but experience in all aspects of home and grounds maintenance required! Must own tools and have reliable transportation. This is a full-time position. Please send your qualifications, resume and desired salary to [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

WANTED: a responsible mature couple/person to look after the 50 acre grounds of our chateau in France. Are you independent, self starting, adventurous and enjoy physical work? We need someone with a working knowledge of tractors, mowing, chainsaws, fencing and general maintenance. Your hours can be flexible to your needs. In exchange for the accommodation we require two days work each week. We are seeking someone for six months with an option by mutual agreement for a long-term position. A three bedroom cottage will be provided. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

WE ARE A HAPPY FAMILY looking for one or two long-term helpers. The work would include gardening, weeding, the care of two goats, four chickens and pet care, mucking out pen/coop, composting, and hopefully some housekeeping. In addition, I have soap wrapping and product making in my hand-made soap business. The work in my soap business is labor type work of cutting soap, stacking, wrapping, and shipping. We are located 15 minutes from historic Makawao town up a mountain, on a windy, country, Eucalyptus tree lined road. This is ideally located on the slopes of the Haleakala in an area called Olinda on the island of Maui. The weather here is sunny and warm in the summer and autumn, with cooler weather in the winter and spring. We also have a little rainy time in winter and spring which lends itself to a nice lush landscape. In the winter the temperature at night can be in the 40’s F and 65 to 75 F in the day. Summer temps are usually 75 to 85 in the day and 65 to 75 at night. Perfect! It never reaches into the 90’s, even in the summer. We are a creative happy family with peaceful, positive energy and environment! We would provide a quaint small rustic cabin that is fully equipped with stove, oven, table, bed, small propane heater and furnished. There is a very nice old fashioned outhouse and an enclosed hot shower. After three weeks we offer a stipend of $75 each person, weekly. The hours are from 9:30 to 2:30 Monday to Friday. There is the possibility of this opportunity becoming a regular, salary position. We are looking for an optimistic person with visionary goals. Qualities we admire are honesty, integrity, and a considerate spirit. Hard working is huge plus too! We are very appreciative and grateful folks with people who help out on out little piece of paradise. Sorry, no smoking, drugs, pets. Foreign applicants are great too. Thanks so much for emailing us at [Contact info available to subscribers] and have a great day!

WORK EXCHANGE available in Keaau. We have only one acre, but we are using every inch to become self sufficient and environmentally sound. We work off the property doing alternative health and organic farming. We have goats, a big greenhouse with mainly kale and hundreds of fruit trees. Our exchange varies including gardening, maintenance, cleaning, building, and hopefully using your skills and interests that you are passionate about. We have vegetarian and vegan food here, so we prefer vegetarians and vegans. No drugs, alcohol, or smoking allowed on the property. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and leave a message.

CARETAKER NEEDED to live and work the land in Ocean View, HI starting ASAP. Wanting two people or a couple to live on an acre and clean the acreage by separating piles of stuff for recycling. Also need some planting and building on the property. This is a work/rent exchange situation, which can turn into a long-term position. The property is off-the-grid with no power or equipment. There is a catchment for water, and the house is basically three rooms with a wood stove, toilet, and miscellaneous furniture. The weather is cold at this high elevation of 4,500 feet, and you will need to collect firewood for heat and the wood stove. You will need your own income and your own vehicle since the property is seven miles from the highway. If you are interested or want more info, please email [Contact info available to subscribers].

HELP NEEDED at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. We are an off grid eco sustainable organic farmstead that incorporates organic sustainable agroecology, permaculture, agroforestry, 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. We need help from Peace Corp like minded folks so we can help save and take care of the planet. We want to attract folks who have more altruistic/giving personalities and who want to directly stop the insanity, vs. self indulgence/takers who are looking for a new adventure/vacation/cheap hangout (still about me, myself, and I, escapism, and adding to the problem). You can learn to become part of the solution instead part of the problem. We are an educational living project that aligns with peer reviewed scientific evidence that inspires us to come up with solutions to co-create the mother of us all in a fair, healthy, sustainable and responsible way. 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? Long term/occasional short term couples or single folks, committed to deep ecology, permaculture, and who are health conscious, drug/addiction/materialism free, responsible, energetic, disciplined, fit, stable couple/single (age 20-40’s) wanted to caretake and give back to the mother of us all. Available March 1, 2013. We are asking that the couple/single “homestead dance” or work trade in exchange for housing: 21 hours per week for single (e.g. three hours, seven days per week) or 36 hours a week per couple. Hours are flexible. The dance entails: chopping coconuts, milking goats, coppicing nitrogen fixing trees for green manure and fodder, garden/structure maintenance, making dog food and supplements for the cats. We use only hand tools such as loppers, bow saws, pruning saws, axes and transport fodder, green/animal manures in wheelbarrows. Bulk organic food is available for extra hours (about two hours per week for most of your calories). Six months minimum stay, but we are occasionally open to short-term stays. Four structures are available, with panoramic ocean views. We have a rain water catchment stored in ferro-cement tanks, hot shower, stove, refrigerator, wireless internet, surfing four miles away, and snorkeling for miles. Desire pet, child, and auto free. County bus transportation is one dollar. Live local, think global and be hopeful. Please send your resume, references, and photo to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Iceland

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in Reykjavik starting March 21. How aware are we of our environment? What are our priorities in life? Do we value our possessions or our relationships? Why? How has humanity reached a state of no return? Why didn’t we prevent it? Is it possible to do something now? Sorry, no more petrol: how do we live now? These and many more questions will be the focus of the project training sessions. SEEDS volunteers will have the opportunity to meet people really concerned about these issues and to learn in a collective way while enjoying the incredible environment of Iceland. First we will learn something more about the facts. Different aspects of environmental issues will be considered. The daily schedule may include trainings/sessions on sustainable development, the environment in a political context (environmental politics), rethinking architecture and our way of living, carbon emissions calculation, green and ISO certificates, organic farming, global warming (climate change), the three R s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), the (hidden) costs of transport, renewable energy sources (focus on Iceland’s hydroelectric and geothermal energy). Then we will discuss the facts and tailor them to the specific needs of the group. During this process we will organize visits with environmental interest such as going to the recycle centers of Reykjavik or a geothermal power plant. We will also have some activities that will solidify our knowledge and will help us to see all that topics in a practical and funny way. Finally we will discuss possible solutions and how we can be actively aware. SEEDS volunteers will stay in a well equipped house in downtown Reykjavik. The facilities are basic with only one shower and volunteers are expected to show consideration for their companions. Volunteers will be sleeping in shared rooms in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food and be in charge of cooking and cleaning. Do not forget some traditional/typical food from your home country for the international evening, when others can try and taste some specialties from your home countries. Please note that the food for these series of projects will be mainly (and if possible) local Icelandic. The population of Iceland’s capital, Reykjavik, is over 200,000 including the metropolitan area, so two thirds of Iceland’s inhabitants live here. It is a dynamic, modern city which lives in harmony with beautiful nature, using renewable energy sources. Reykjavik is often called the nightlife capital of the north, but there is more: it also gathers the most interesting of Icelandic culture; it is an incubator of new ideas and styles. It is an International city with a lively cosmopolitan cultural scene surrounded with beautiful nature. Visitors to Reykjavik experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland’s capital city – whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it, or the lively culture and fun-filled nightlife. In March you can see the Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) in Iceland. In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavik, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit. A participation fee of 160 Euros will need to be paid to SEEDS. Please note that the fees are to be paid on arrival in Euros or Kronur and they include full board and lodging (food and accommodation) for the whole duration of the project. Volunteers should have a motivation to learning and sharing on environmental and global issues. English will be the language in the camp; basic conversational skills are needed. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker Profile

“From Corporate Life to the Life of Caretaking” Dates of Birth: Rome: 09/68, Rebecca: 10/72 Address: [Contact info available to subscribers] Interests: creating art, cooking fine cuisine, movies, gardening, horseback riding, K-9 dog training. Quote: “If all you ever do is all you’ve ever done, then all you’ll ever get is all you’ve ever got.”

Rome and Rebecca Flores

When they first met in Las Vegas, both Rome and Rebecca were aggressively climbing the corporate ladder. Rome recalls, “At that time, each of us was no stranger to hard work.” Rebecca and her three siblings were raised by a single mother and Rome, at the age of sixteen, applied for emancipation and began to live independently. Each acquired a strong work ethic at a young age. Separately they both aspired to fulfill their desire for a corner office on the upper floor of some faceless high rise office building. Neither of them was expecting to fall in love. Rome’s story starts out in a small, rural Indiana county surrounded by dairy farms, corn fields and a variety of fourand two-legged animals. Rome worked alongside his father, yet he yearned for the big city and the big job. He earned a scholarship to Columbus College for Art and Design. In addition to his skills in art and design and in the culinary arts, Rome mastered the essentials of construction under the tutelage of a master. Eager to join the ranks of corporate America, Rome left for the booming city of Las Vegas. Rebecca’s story begins in sunny California where she spent most of her time on her Uncle Jack’s horse ranch. She easily developed a love of all animals. After a move to Las Vegas Rebecca initially pursued the field of veterinary medicine, but the call of the white collar corporate lifestyle led her to switch careers. Rebecca soon found herself in the position of lead paralegal for one of Nevada’s largest law firms. Rome recalls, “Rebecca and I met at an orientation for a large California corporation that was expanding into the thriving markets of Las Vegas. We both had desires to reach the top of our fields, neither of us had any interest in slowing down, neither of us had any interest in falling in love.” Fall in love they did. From the very first meeting it was love and, according to the couple, “A match made in the heavens.” Rebecca will tell you, “I knew from that day I was going to marry Rome.” Rome says, “The wedding, on the Las Vegas Strip was corporate sponsored. We said our vows underwater, in a 1,000 gallon fish tank, wearing wet suits. In true corporate fashion the event crossed with a restaurant opening promotion and made newspapers in over 30 cities from coast to coast.” During the early years of their marriage both Rome and Rebecca pursued their careers and made great strides in the corporate world. Rebecca was the top paralegal of her law firm. Rome was an upcoming star and the youngest project manager on the Las Vegas Strip. They even had time to start an international business importing building materials. Earning great money but working long hours and weekends, the couple hardly saw each other. In 2008 the housing bubble burst in Las Vegas. Rome and Rebecca had to make a tough decision: “Should we stay or should we go?” They decided to pull up stakes and move to the beaches of the East Coast. One day Rebecca came across an article in The New York Times about caretaking and The Caretaker Gazette. Rome was dubious, but Rebecca convinced her husband to look into it. They subscribed to The Caretaker Gazette and responded to a few ads: they received three job offers. Montana, Idaho, and Georgia were calling but the couple still had some reservations. With halting curiosity they decided to drive out to the country to meet the owners of a 60+ acre horse ranch. Halfway through their first meeting with the owners, Rome and Rebecca knew they would be happy there. Although they told the owners that they would have to discuss the opportunity between themselves, they knew before they got back home that was what they wanted to do and where they wanted to be. Rome could easily manage the daily care of horses and light maintenance of the property; a commitment of 20 hours a week. In return, the couple would live in a two bedroom, two bathroom cottage and earn a small stipend. Caretaking on the ranch is a seven-day-a-week commitment. In Rome’s and Rebecca’s situation they have a fairly informal arrangement with the property owners. Rome routinely starts his days early, just before the horses’ feeding time. After a golf cart ride with the dogs to the pond to feed the ducks, Rome is off to do his chores. Prioritizing the needs of the ranch and being a self-starter are important attributes. The work week normally includes light maintenance and simple tasks. Mending fences, clearing the riding trails, grooming and other horse care, cutting the grass around the main house, and gardening are standard. Rebecca helps out twice a week at the main house with the vacuuming, dusting, light cleaning, and will occasionally assist the owners with computers and letter writing. According to Rome, “Rebecca and I both will tell you that caretaking is a simple and stress-free life that comes with many valuable benefits. Our recommendation to anyone who is interested in caretaking as a career is to understand there are many different types of positions available. Take the time to familiarize yourself with the wide variety. Get to know the potential employers and ask questions to make sure you understand what will be expected of you.” Three years after abandoning corporate America, Rome and Rebecca have forgotten any reason to strive to climb the corporate ladder. The couple is still in love and loves the caretaking lifestyle. Although other opportunities still exist, they find themselves quite content to be in the life of caretaking. The only complaint you will hear from Rome is, “Rebecca, Why didn’t you make me do this years ago?”

Rome and Dustin at work on the ranch

Idaho

OPENING COMING IN SPRING, 2013. Caretaker and barn helper needed for a small North Idaho ranch. 22 horses total, including weanlings and yearlings. Three – four broodmares. Prefer a retired couple on Social Security who are self reliant and self-starters. Must have verifiable prior ranch experience. Provide complete care for the horses. Must be able to operate tractors and do simple maintenance. Mow lawns in summer. Weed whack along roads. Feed horses, work with weanlings and yearlings. Ride ranch horses for exercise. Must be able to worm and vaccinate horses. Get horses ready for the farrier and hold them and then put them back on pasture. Clean a few stalls when there are horses in the barn. Keep barn and barn office clean. Starting colts a bonus. We foal in the early spring. We raise cutting horses. Provide a lovely home with fireplace and two bedrooms plus office and all utilities. Salary too, depending on abilities. The ranch is for sale so either stay on with the new owner or get a moving bonus when the ranch sells. Non-drinking and non-smoking. A background check is required. Truck provided for ranch errands. The job will keep you busy yet there will be time for fishing and sightseeing. Located 20 minutes from Lake Pend Oreille. Please send your complete resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illinois

CAMP CARETAKER/MAINTAINANCE MAN needed. We are looking for a full-time, live-in maintenance man/caretaker for our summer camp. This position requires knowledge of the trades (electrical, carpentry, plumbing, etc). The caretaker is responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the facilities and equipment, some janitorial, and opening and closing duties. The person must be responsible, self motivated, honest and hard working. This is a perfect position for a recent retiree who is in good health. Must be able to perform all duties including but not limited to grass cutting, snow removal, building repairs interior and exterior, equipment maintenance and repair. The home provided is small so it is not really suitable for a large family. The job requires a self-motivated, honest, hardworking individual. A pre-employment drug test, fingerprinting and background check are required. $300.00 month plus house and utilities provided. Please send your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Indiana

RELIABLE CARETAKER NEEDED in south central Indiana, near Bloomington (home of Indiana University) for a long-term position. The property consists of forty acres in pasture, woodlots, garden and raised beds, a main house (log cabin) and another small house (approximately 1,300 sq ft). References required. The position is open immediately. If interested, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details.

Italy

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Pisa, Tuscany, requires a responsible and reliable person who loves gardening and who would be available now through September 2013. The position is in the afternoons and evenings from 2pm to 8pm (the mornings and one day per week are free). It will be necessary to stay overnight at the house. This position is for one person who will have a room available with double bed, kitchenette and a private bathroom. The gross salary is around 800.00 Euro per month for 40 hours working for six days each week. The weekly free day is to be discussed. The contract will be by domestic workers (level B – Custode Giardiniere) under Italian law. It is necessary to have a driver’s license because sometimes we need to take guests to the airport or to the station. To apply, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Louisiana

A MANDEVILLE, LA FAMILY is seeking a live-in Housekeeper/Cook for their 8,000 sq. ft. home. This busy family includes two boys, ages seven and nine. Previous experience working in a private household is a must for this position, as is being detail-oriented and having a love of a thriving family atmosphere. This family would love to have a special person who will remain with them long-term and become like part of the family. Private accommodations are provided in another nearby home. Salary to $55,000 and includes benefits. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] if interested; no phone calls, please.

Maine

CARETAKER position available. We are looking for an experienced person or couple to be the year-round and full-time caretaker for our farm and other properties located on the Schoodic Peninsula. The position is responsible for farm work, general maintenance, and light carpentry. Previous animal care and gardening skills a plus. A valid driver’s license with a good driving record is required. The salary is commensurate with experience. Please send us a resume with some details about yourself, including references and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

MAINE ISLAND SUMMER CARETAKER POSITION available June through September. House provided, and small salary. Ingenuity and an interest in living off the grid will make for a good experience. A couple is ideal. Small boat handling and people skills needed. Jobs include mowing, house cleaning, window glazing, painting, small machine maintenance, and carpentry repairs. Time off to enjoy this remote 40 acre island with incredible views, intimate relationship with weather, and wildlife. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

CARETAKER NEEDED at the [Contact info available to subscribers] Cambridge. We are seeking a personable, cheerful individual(s) to join our team. This position requires knowledge and experience in property maintenance including building, grounds and an in-ground pool. Applicants must have great organizational, communication and time management skills. Must be able to troubleshoot emergency situations, write concise reports and be physically able to lift 50lbs or more. You will be required to obtain a Pool Operator Certificate. Live in a cottage on-site in lieu of salary. Approximately 25 hours weekly. To apply, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A FULL-TIME, LIVE-IN INNKEEPER POSITION is available at a Nantucket Bed and Breakfast. Duties include, taking reservations by phone and reservation system, checking guests in and out, preparing continental breakfast and afternoon tea, (a love of baking is a plus) concierge and daily operations. The position is available in March 2013. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mexico

CARETAKER/MANAGER COUPLE needed for a four unit bed and breakfast on the Mexican Caribbean. Maintenance skills and a willingness to interact patiently and pleasantly with people are required. Some Spanish language skills are desirable. You will be responsible for checking in guests, making light breakfast, generally looking after the needs of guests, and the upkeep of the property. We are solar powered with a backup generator. This could turn into a long term arrangement for the right couple. The start date is negotiable. Housing and salary provided. Possible profit sharing available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

HOUSE/PET-SITTER NEEDED for a large, bright, one-bedroom strawbale house. It has a large greenhouse, rainwater collection system and well; and a compost toilet. All amenities, wood stove, firewood, one dog, all in a beautiful mountain forest setting. Located on a five acre property 2km from Zirahuen, Michoacan, and 20 minutes by car from Patzcuaro, starting April 1, 2013. The length of stay/projects/work is negotiable. Internet available. A VW bug to drive is included. This is a great situation for the right person. Photos available. Please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Michigan

CARETAKING COUPLE OR INDIVIDUAL WANTED for a seven-cabin lakeside resort from mid-May through mid-October in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Located next to a scenic wilderness area famous for its pristine lakes and virgin forest. Great canoeing, kayaking, hiking and fishing. Duties include guest relations, cabin housekeeping and routine repairs. Lodging provided in a private lakeside cabin. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED at [Contact info available to subscribers]. A free two bedroom apartment with appliances and utilities will be provided in exchange for night and weekend light maintenance and emergency tenant assistance. There is no monetary compensation for this opportunity. This position would be perfect for retiree(s) or daytime employed adult(s). To apply, please stop in for more information and an application at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Minnesota

house sitter REQUIRED from March 1, 25, inclusive for our home in the Twin Cities. In particular, we would like a house sitter who will look after our three lovely cats. This would include feeding them and giving one cat her daily meds. Would also like people who are security conscious and who will keep our house very clean. Please provide references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

YOU’RE INVITED TO HELP on a 7th generation working ranch on the Meramec River in Missouri’s Ozarks. Beef cattle, gaited horses, hay and guests provide a variety of experiences. Riding vacations and the beautiful river attract visitors from near and far. Many skills are useful here. Horse experience is helpful but not essential. Good health and a sense of humor are needed. We are located 75 miles southwest of St. Louis, MO. To learn more about [Contact info available to subscribers] and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

CARETAKER COUPLE NEEDED. Live-on property, year-round caretaker and housekeeper/cook needed to work with a small team to maintain the principal’s primary residence and property in a rural Western Montana mountain setting. Qualified candidates have experience working in a rural setting and share similar green philosophy with the principal. Part of the couple will work a flexible 30-40 hours/week as housekeeper/cook (should have good housekeeping and above average cooking skills). Candidates need to know about building and construction, and mechanical maintenance and repairs including green technologies. A spacious, newly renovated two bedroom cottage on the property will be provided. Excellent salary and benefits provided, with a flexible start date. Please email resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nebraska

PROPERTY MANAGER NEEDED in Lincoln, NE. This is a full-time position Applicants must have excellent sales and marketing skills, and previous experience. Benefits include 401K, profit sharing, excellent commission structure, paid vacation and paid holidays. If interested, please apply in person at [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

CARETAKER NEEDED for a remote property surrounded by forest and BLM. This is a great location for gold/treasure hunters, ATVs, horseback riders or hikers. RV with slide out, water, propane and solar furnished. There is an average of ten hours per week taking care of livestock, livestock guard dogs and the electric fence. The starting date is mid-April. Need to be able to stay at least until the end of October. For more information please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

I AM AN OLDER WOMAN, living on five mostly undeveloped acres just outside Roswell, NM (yes, that Roswell) who needs help both inside and out, including small plumbing and electrical jobs, tiling, carpentry, landscaping (xeriscape), fencing and turning at least half of the property into a site suitable for goats, llamas and chickens, as well as a garden. And, if you’re into cooking or housekeeping, I wouldn’t turn that down either. I also have several older motorcycles (my means of transportation) that could use some TLC if anyone has mechanical knowledge. You’d get a private room (shared bath) in my home, and could work as many or as few hours a day as you’d like. I love meeting folks from around the world. The help will be nice, but just meeting interesting folks is the best part. I’m also a font of knowledge about what there is to do in New Mexico (aside from Roswell aliens) and would give you lots of time to explore. Since I’m new to this I have no references. For more information, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

HELP WANTED. A family man, farm and ranch hand needed. Need to work with alfalfa hay, irrigated wheat for grazing, pecan trees, and cattle care. Housing available, health insurance, and a good salary for a qualified individual. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

THIS IS AN HISTORIC HIPPIE COMMUNE from the 60’s, which has become a working permaculture farm for vegetables, berries, fruit and chickens. The Rio Hondo drains Taos Ski Valley (18 miles away) into the Rio Grande (one mile away). Our fields of grasses, sage, pinion pine and juniper look up to the Sangre de Christo Mountains and down on the Rio Hondo gorge. We live and teach self-sufficiency, have a large adobe solar home and shop, outbuildings, greenhouse, and root cellar. We love art, music, beauty, simplicity, natural healing, and helping one another attain skills to live successfully in challenging times. We’re happy to share teaching and learning farming and survival skills with others who are open, flexible, and independent. We accept a limited number of farm helpers but are always open to meet new people and to talk. Experience is great yet a solid work ethic and genuine interest in sustainable agriculture are more important. A good helper should be able to listen to directions, but also be innovative and take initiative. Farming in the northern New Mexico climate is challenging and full of surprises, so it’s difficult to set regular, daily task schedules most times of the year. Thus, we are looking for people who are flexible and adaptable, who can focus on one task and then quickly change gears to something else. This includes the ability to work different schedules at different times. We expect a solid twenty-five hours per week, and offer flexible down-time to pursue your own interests here or in the culturally rich nearby village of Taos and New Mexico itself. This experience is more than farming. New Buffalo is also about living and working together in a group setting. Though there are no children at the moment, we are already a diverse group of people in terms of age, and the ability to work and live in a multi-generational setting is a must. We are looking for people with the emotional maturity and communication skills to be able to discuss issues that might arise with honesty and compassion. At the moment we are hoping to fill a few, very specific, longer-term positions. The first, ideally at least a four-month minimum, is for part-time farming and part-time housekeeping that would include food and a private room in the main building. The housekeeping tasks are fairly light, but helping to manage the main building is a must, and could involve helping occasional guests, workshops, or retreats. The second position or rather, positions would be another four-month minimum stay, preferably from June through September. Ideally, a couple would fill this position and live in a comfortable two-room adobe attached to our new 900′ greenhouse. There is also a very rustic, plumbed space which could be developed into a kitchen. This position would be mostly farming and includes daily management of the greenhouse attached to the facility. Work could be shared between two people, but a genuine interest in small-scale, regenerative agriculture is a must. If any of these situations seem interesting, please write to us and we would be happy to discuss it further and answer any questions. Please mail your letter to [Contact info available to subscribers].

PERMANENT CARETAKER(S) WANTED in southwest New Mexico. Rural stream-side property. Light, part-time support needed. Sometimes alone. Vegetarian. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

HOUSE/SALARY PROVIDED in the Santa Fe, NM area for horse care. A guest house in Galisteo, NM (30 minutes to Santa Fe) plus $500/month salary will be provided in exchange for horse care. Prior horse experience required. A beautiful one bedroom, ½ bath, kitchenette, living room, 600 sq. ft. on a 20 acre property with views, tile floors, vigas, radiant heat, wi-fi, natural light. Exchange for monthly salary and care of four horses. Feed times are seven days a week, two times a day: 7am, and 6pm. Day off with fill in possible. This position requires two individuals to share work so that one person is not tied to seven day/week schedule. Grooming, blanketing, etc. Pets okay. Non-smoking. Utilities extra. One year lease with security deposit of $850. Prior horse experience required, with checkable references. Must be two individuals to live in and share work hours. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

New York

[Contact info available to subscribers] – Center for Health & Happiness – in Phoenicia, NY is hiring residential, seasonal staff to work in the Front of House, kitchen/dining room, garden, facilities, and housekeeping departments. [Contact info available to subscribers] is 25 minutes from Woodstock, NY in the Catskill Mountains. Seeking hard-working, professional people who are flexible, upbeat and have a desire to work for a worthy cause in a remarkable natural setting. Candidates with previous hospitality experience are preferred. Staff needed from April through October 2013. Compensation includes room and board plus a weekly stipend. Please visit our website to learn more about us: [Contact info available to subscribers]. For complete job descriptions and an application package, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

INNKEEPERS POSITION available. [Contact info available to subscribers], a 600 acre rustic retreat overlooking [Contact info available to subscribers] in the Adirondacks, seeks a full-time innkeeper couple to start April, 2013. Facilities include the Inn, two efficiencies, six cabins, and campsites. The grounds include a tennis court, beach, dock, and a five-acre island. Innkeepers-in-Residence should desire to live in a rustic environment throughout all seasons. Qualifications: • At least three years experience as full-time Innkeepers; • Successful development of marketing/recruitment plan; • Experience in providing food and beverage service; • Proficient in computer skills e.g., email, reservation software, Excel, QuickBooks, social media, and website contribution; • Competent in bookkeeping, developing and implementing annual budgets, preparing periodic occupancy reports and forecasts; • Versed in managing human resources, hiring and supervising staff; • Excellent verbal and writing skills; • Effective in maintaining high standards for housekeeping, general appearance of buildings and grounds including waterfront; • Skilled in repairs such as painting, minor plumbing, and light carpentry; • Accomplished in enhancing customer satisfaction, fostering a friendly environment, at home with being available to guests; • Skillful at working effectively with the General Manager and Board of Directors in meeting organizational and financial objectives. Compensation includes Innkeeper’s apartment with paid utilities, share of tips with staff, a monthly salary to be negotiated, and paid vacation. Persons meeting these qualifications are invited to submit their resume (via email preferred), and contact information for three professional references by February 28, 2013 to [Contact info available to subscribers] EOP employer.

APARTMENT IN EXCHANGE for work on a small horse farm in the Pine Plains area. I have a 10 acre farm with three horses, three donkeys, one dog and one cat. I seek a caretaker in exchange for a sunny, ground floor apartment. Nice living arrangement. Hours of work vary from one to four daily. The work includes stall and paddock clean up, feeding, barn care, some lawn and tree maintenance, pond care, stacking hay etc, etc. This job is set up so that a person can have another job or go to school part-time during the day. Responsibilities fall in morning (8:00am) and evenings (5:00pm). No smokers. Must have excellent references, be trustworthy, honest, reliable and have prior experience handling horses from the ground. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nicaragua

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. My name is Celine, a 29-year-old French lady who is living near the city of Leon, Nicaragua. I would like to tell you a little story, so pay attention please: I have purchased land in a little authentic fishing and surfing village in Nicaragua called Jiquilillo, in order to start a non-profit project for children and teenagers. This village is beautiful. One can find many open-hearted people and children everywhere here who just want to learn more, but unfortunately they don’t have this chance, unlike powerful countries such as the United States or European ones, children don’t have the chance to attend to learning based activities or practice any kind of sport because there are no facilities to make it possible. I bought some land and I would like to build a playground area and an art school. Currently everything is in process, the more help I get, the faster we’ll be, and obviously the sooner my social non-profit project will be done. It is not an organization. I am doing everything on my own. I have a lot of ideas in mind but I need people to make them real. It would be great to get some construction workers with experience, carpenters, painters, etc. and naturally some engineers. Child lovers with no experience are also welcome. My idea is that every single child develops his/her creativity, imagination, etc. to give them a chance to learn art, painting, languages, jewelry making, dancing, playing instruments, circus stuff, cooking and many other things, that are totally possible to learn in another country but not here. I would like to give them a place where they could play freely, learn skating, climbing on a bouldering wall, play ping pong and table football, as extra activities after school, as they have plenty of time and expect to make the most of it. I first need volunteers who are able to help me to build a concrete skate bowl, a wooden climbing bouldering wall, a ping pong table and many other games. Also, renovate an eleven meter long school bus which actually will be the volunteering place initially. The bus will consist of a five bed sleeping area, and another area for a kitchen shared with a table and some seats. Work will consist in painting the interior part of the bus and install all the facilities. Currently, there is just a toilet and a shower and an open rancho where a campsite can be placed, with hammocks, a gas cooker, seats, etc. Naturally you must be a nature lover. It is all I can provide now because everything needs to be built, but once the construction is finished, it would be a lovely, colorful and artistic place where everyone will be welcome. Once the bus is done, volunteers will be given shelter in exchange to 3/4 every day hours giving language, art, and yoga classes. The place offers lots of opportunities for the volunteers during their free time such as surfing, climbing volcanoes, fishing, etc. so, if you are an adventurous traveler who feels like helping me to give a better future for the children, I can offer you a place to stay if you give me a hand with the project and make a better world. Hopefully you can join me! Please email Celine at [Contact info available to subscribers].

North Carolina

DOG/house sitter WANTED in the Durham area, for an immediate year-round position. This is a long-term house and pet sitting assignment. There is no salary or any kind of compensation with this position, and the house sitter will be responsible for paying for the utilities. I work out of state, have an older Golden Retriever, and a large fenced yard. Some yard maintenance and dog run cleaning is required. You will need to feed, water and provide meds to my dog. For more details, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ohio

A NEW ALBANY, OH EXECUTIVE is seeking a live-out Housekeeper for her 7,800 sq. ft. home. This is a position that requires a very experienced and knowledgeable professional who is capable of thoroughly cleaning a home filled with expensive, upscale furnishings and possessions. The Lady of the House owns a golden doodle dog whom you will be required to take to the groomer as needed and whose living area you will need to keep clean. Other responsibilities include general and detailed housecleaning, laundry and ironing, organization, running errands, supervising vendors and outside personnel (including gardeners, caterers, and interior/exterior maintenance), possibly maintaining household inventory, and purchasing cleaning supplies. The ideal candidate will be a nonsmoker who is detail-oriented, takes initiative, and is able to recognize and solve problems on his or her own. This is a wonderful opportunity to work for a woman whose last Housekeeper was with her for nine years. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Salary commensurate with experience and skills. Please, no phone calls. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

CARETAKER/MANAGER needed for a 26 unit apartment building in Mount Washington, Ohio. Must be able to show apartments, be available daily, and able to do other repair projects. Also involves landscaping and taking care of the premises (cleaning and repairs). The caretaker must have your own basic tools. Free rent in a one bedroom apartment if you have a working vehicle and cell phone. This would be great for a retired couple or single person. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

Oklahoma

NEED A RETIRED, SINGLE MAN, who has his own outside income via Social Security or a Pension, for a ranch helper/caretaker position at our small, cattle/horse ranch near Lindsay, OK. Will provide a one bedroom apartment in exchange for services. Must be able to do some landscaping and care for the animals. Want a man who would like a nice place to live near Lindsay, Oklahoma. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

HELP WANTED. A permanent all around farm caretaker is needed on our farm in northwestern Oregon. Furnished housing for one person will be included. To apply, please mail your letter of interest/resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A SMALL, PRIVATE GATED ESTATE on the southern Oregon Coast near Brookings seeks a caretaker. Lodging furnished with 34′ 5th wheel RV, new deck and 20′ covered patio. Small bath house with shower, WC, washer, dryer and storage. 25 hours weekly in exchange for space, all utilities and wi-fi. Extra hours paid at $10 per hour. Duties include landscape, garden, small orchid greenhouse and general maintenance. Non-smokers, no pets. Owner operates a RV awning sales and repair business and would consider teaching the complete business to interested person(s). We offer profit sharing on the awning business after securing job skills. Available April 15, 2013. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers].

IMMEDIATE NEED for [Contact info available to subscribers], Oregon. Responsibilities include maintenance, cleaning and guest relations (a yearly average of 15 hours per week) in exchange for free on-site housing in a modest caretaker’s cottage. The ideal applicant will be in good physical condition with no dependence on income from the college. If interested, please send your resume and cover letter via email to [Contact info available to subscribers] For more information about [Contact info available to subscribers], please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] The position is open until filled but for best consideration, apply now.

Pennsylvania

INNKEEPER NEEDED for the [Contact info available to subscribers] The start date is March 18, 2013. This year round, live-in position requires the dedication and motivation to create an idyllic experience for guests to the [Contact info available to subscribers] while balancing the needs of the business. The job requirements include breakfast preparation and serving, bed making and laundry, grounds work and property maintenance, seasonal renovation projects, reservations and of course guest interaction. The Mansion was built in 1829 so “handyman” skills are a plus. The property is located within the Michaux Forest, in the beautiful Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Though it can be solitary in the winter months, it is very close to the Pine Grove Furnace Park Office, which remains open throughout the year. The location is within a 15 minute drive to Mt. Holly Springs, 20 minutes to Carlisle, PA, and 30 minutes to Shippensburg, PA. It is less than one hour from Harrisburg, PA. A private, one bedroom apartment with full kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet, in addition to paid utilities, are provided for the Innkeeper. In addition, an hourly wage of $7.25/hour is paid to the Innkeeper for hours worked, with bi-weekly timesheet required. To apply, please mail your resume and references to the Executive Director, [Contact info available to subscribers].

Scotland

AN EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN CARETAKER/GARDENER is required for an 18th century A listed castle and chapel set within 24 acres in Fife, Scotland. The position involves day-to-day responsibility for the estate gardening and maintenance to the highest possible standard. The castle and chapel have recently undergone major restoration and landscaping so the ideal person will have a working knowledge of horticulture and arboriculture for hard and soft landscaping. Other duties will include general maintenance and organizing external contractors as and when necessary. The caretaker will also be responsible for security and emergency response alarms. A practical knowledge of health and safety techniques including relevant certificates would be a bonus. The hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. A flexible approach is necessary. This is a live-in position with a newly built cottage and garage situated within the grounds. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

Spain

ENGLISH, NATIVE SPEAKER WANTED AS A house sitter in Madrid, Spain. We are a Spanish couple living in Madrid, offering long-term accommodation. We have two cats. We would like to improve our English. My English is upper intermediate and my husband does not speak a word of English. We offer accommodation for your English. The Bills: water, electricity, food, telephone, gas, are not included. We prefer an English native speaker with experience in language teaching. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] if you need more details, or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Switzerland

HEAD BUTLER wanted for a private family with homes in St. Morritz, Moscow, Monaco, and New York. This offer is for a travelling position. The Candidate should have strong references, with English speaking mandatory. You will be in charge of the existent team of two butlers. You will be responsible for all travelling goods, personal mail and deliveries, monitoring family appointments, performing breakfast, lunch and dinner service, and carry out personal shopping for the main lines. Salary will be disclosed upon profile. Please send your resume to the following address: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

CATCARE NEEDED on the Texas Coast from April through June 15. I have five outdoor cats who need food and water. You can live in our small cabin close to the harbor in an art community-town. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

RANCH COUPLE needed with cow experience to work with the owner and crew. This is a cow/calf operation. A three bedroom house (on school bus route) to be provided. Please state your age and matrimonial status and mail to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP WANTED. We are looking for a semi-retired ranch couple to live on a scenic ranch below the Brady Mountains in Concho County. The ranch will furnish a nice house and utilities in return for you doing ranch chores and possibly working some for hourly wages. The ranch can also pasture some livestock for you if needed. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] after 7p.m.

RANCH FOREMAN WANTED for a ranch near Denton, Texas. Must be able to manage ranch operations, cattle, equipment, and do repairs. Must have ranch work experience. Please mail your resumes to: [Contact info available to subscribers]

SOUTH TEXAS RANCHHAND needed. We have an excellent opportunity for the right individual or husband/wife team with the following qualifications: general ranch maintenance and repair including welding, cow/calf operation experience, ranch/farm equipment operation and maintenance experience, basic necessary tools, and have a stable work history with references. We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus benefits, and living accommodations (no pets please). A ranch vehicle for work use will be provided. Please fax your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers].

FARM AND RANCH HAND needed, no experience necessary, will train. Must be able to work with a boss and crew. You will receive a furnished three bedroom, two bath house plus utilities, on a school bus route. Please mail your resume and include your marital status and age to: [Contact info available to subscribers].

NEED A RANCH COUPLE for a cattle ranch near Brady, Texas. The job involves all aspects of cattle ranch work and occasional forage production work. Must have verifiable ranching experience and be non-smoker, non-doper, and non-drinker. Will furnish house, utilities, truck and 74 acres of improved pasture for a few critters, more pasturage available if needed. Salary depends on ability. Please send your resume with five references and family photo (if available) to: Rancher, [Contact info available to subscribers].

RANCH HELP NEEDED in the Aubrey, Texas area. The job duties require a selfmotivated person who is willing to work with others as well as maintain equipment, maintain properties, and have a good driving record. Salary housing and utilities provided. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers].

IMMEDIATE OPENING: full-time couple needed for a cattle/game ranch in Frio County, Texas. Duties would include cleaning, cooking, yard maintenance and pool maintenance. Male might be required to do some ranch work as needed. Applicants must be English speaking and middle-aged preferred. This is a salaried position with living accommodations and a vehicle provided. A thorough screening of applicants, including a background check, will be conducted. Nonsmoking preferred. Please send inquiries and/or resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]. All inquiries will be answered

PROPERTY MANAGER NEEDED for a HUD 100 unit apartment complex in central east Austin. Must have property management experience and be computer literate. Military Veterans are encouraged to apply. Please send your resume via fax to [Contact info available to subscribers]

U.s. Virgin Islands

ST. THOMAS, US VIRGIN ISLANDS, Caretaker/Host couple needed. We are looking for a mature, non-smoking couple to live in our five bedroom vacation rental villa in St. Thomas. The villa rents to families 12 to 15 weeks per year and of these 35% will be destination weddings. The Hosts will be responsible for the care of the cleaning of the villa and its vehicles. Professional mechanics, plumbers, pool service, electricians are available for complex repairs. The Hosts live in a studio apartment with porch overlooking the Caribbean. The apartment, reasonable electricity usage, cable TV, wireless, and transportation are provided in return for ten hours work per individual per week. Hours put in over and above the required are compensated for as well as extra payment for specific duties when the Villa has rental guests. The owners have their own private apartment for their use when on island and do not require the care of the hosts. If you are a mature couple, have good references, and are looking for a wonderful six months to one year experience in America’s Paradise, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] and include a short history of yourselves, with a full length, current photo and references. Previous caretaking experience is not required if you have a hospitality business oriented attitude. The perfect couple will have a strong hospitality attitude, and a background in bookkeeping with QuickBooks would be a plus but not necessary. Although this position offers some compensation, applicants should have other, outside income available. Sorry no pets allowed on the property.

Utah

LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY available for an honest, trustworthy retired or early-retired caretaker couple with an outside income. No drugs, no smoking, and no drinking. Our home is in the small town of Huntsville, UT. We need help maintaining the property and caretaking of our home and one dog in our absence. Work includes help with lawn care, gardening maintenance, pool upkeep and light home maintenance. Weekly cleaning in home and occasional serving and cleanup help needed. No cooking. Work in exchange for a beautiful new one bedroom apartment, private entrance and most utilities. References a must. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

VERMONT CARETAKER(S) needed for a permanent live-in estate manager position with an anticipated start date of April 1, 2013. We are seeking a mature, responsible and self-starting person or couple to handle lawn care, upkeep of formal gardens, building maintenance, bush hogging, and snow removal for an estate/family compound near Woodstock, VT. Basic forestry and wildlife management, basic household financials, considerable knowledge of formal flower gardens, and operation and maintenance of small farm machinery will be required. A one bedroom apartment is provided, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Please email your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A 300 ACRE ECO-RETREAT CENTER in Northern Vermont is seeking a caretaker individual or couple to manage the property along with a retreat center business. Looking for computer/office management, people hospitality skills and property maintenance/handyperson skills. Should be comfortable with tractor use, light carpentry and woodsman skills. The two positions can be applied individually or as a couple. Beautiful housing with utilities/internet provided. Extensive landscaped organic flower/vegetable gardens, spring fed ponds, panoramic views, hiking trails, yurts, tiny houses, earthen pizza oven, yoga studio, and workshop and clay studio. Must be into living lightly, comfortable with low impact lifestyles including composting toilets, gardening etc. 20 hours a week work trade plus $15 hour for additional work when needed and agreed in advance by both parties. There are many opportunities for extra income for the right motivated person including firewood, sugaring, leading workshops, etc. Regional familiarity with culture and climate preferred. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

A NORTHERN VIRGINIA FAMILY of six is seeking a live-out Housekeeper. This family’s new 11,000 sq. ft. home needs an experienced Housekeeper to keep it clean and tidy. Responsibilities include general and detail cleaning, laundry, ironing, changing linens, chauffeuring, helping prepare a simple breakfast for the children and packing a snack for one son, occasional child supervision, assisting the Household Manager (with seasonal clothing rotation, formal service for entertaining, etc.) and answering the door as needed. The ideal candidate will be an experienced, non-smoking professional who is self-motivated, flexible, personable, open and honest, efficient but thorough, and takes initiative in their work. Special needs are present in this family, so the right person must be extremely patient and have a calm demeanor, be compassionate and non-judgmental, be accommodating and pleasant and work well in a busy home. Abilities to maintain privacy and take pride in doing an extraordinary job are appreciated by this family. The family wants someone to stay and grow with their family long-term. This position is 40 to 50 hours a week, Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., with flexibility. Contact us now regarding this fantastic position with a wonderful family! Salary to $55,000 as commensurate with experience and skills, plus possible bonuses. Please, no phone calls; send resume to Liz at [Contact info available to subscribers] for consideration.

LOOKING FOR A COUPLE OR INDIVIDUALS to act as Butler/House Manager and Cook/Chef for an estate in Virginia, preferably, searching for a couple. Alternatively, they will consider two suitable qualified independent candidates, one as Butler/House Manager and the other as a Cook/Chef, but they will need to be able to work well together and be team players. The candidates must already be legally entitled to work in the USA. The successful candidates need to be very hands on (these are not senior level roles) and must also be prepared to travel between my client’s other estates in London and Aspen, to help out when required. Must have relevant experience in similar roles. Please contact Robin Lewin if you are interested in discussing either or both of these roles. I can be reached on [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wales

BEAUTIFUL RETREAT/MEETING CENTRE looking for resident caretaker(s). Would suit a couple or single. Free accommodation offered in this stunning, secluded yet accessible location, close to Snowdonia, the coast at Aberdovery, and the train station. In exchange, help is needed with housekeeping, cooking, land care and guest welcoming. Opportunities to generate income include catering and growing food, and possibly some administrative support for my business. The Centre includes an inside meeting space with cinema; two converted stone barns of accommodation; a stone cottage; summerhouse; and a tipi, so far! The land includes a dingle with two streams and huge oak trees; two fields; gardens; and farmland all around. Everything has been converted to the highest eco standards, with hand crafted oak windows, doors and furniture etc. Some of the little luxuries include an individual sauna and a steam room. The Centre is also my home. I travel frequently, so you would be caring for the place and any guests in my absence. Non-smokers please. Genuinely brilliant cleaning skills and good healthy cooking are key. Land care includes ride-on mowing and quad bike use. Happy to turn a hand to all manner of activities please. With your presence, Pudge the cat may well be joined by a dog, chickens and other four-legged friends. You will need to drive, and preferably have your own vehicle. If you are willing to commit for at least a year, please send something about yourself/yourselves, your experience, skills and interests, including email and phone number to [Contact info available to subscribers] Next step Skype and then references. Many thanks.

Washington

house sitter WANTED anytime this winter in northeastern Washington State, located about 20 miles south of the Canadian border. I prefer a horse person, just to feed and make sure my two horses are well. I also have two cats and two mini donkeys to look after. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

LIVE-IN CARETAKER NEEDED for an 11-acre hobby farm in Northwest Wisconsin. Private space with bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area with separate entrance provided. Will require care of house, grounds, flower and vegetable garden, a Welsh Corgi who requires daily meds, and a cat. I travel from four days each week to four days every other week. Currently no other animals are on the farm, however, in the spring I plan to add chickens for a start. Looking for an older person who is reliable and would like a quiet, peaceful place with duties that will not be overtaxing. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

HELP WANTED on a small family-owned, irrigated farm/feedlot operation near Douglas. This position will be available May 1, 2013. Applicants must have at least three years of experience and references to back it up. Housing and utilities provided. We have a modernized, one bedroom/one bath apartment located on site. Salary is dependent on your experience and references. No smoking, drugs, or pets. To apply, please email your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Mature woman seeking house sitting position. Energy healing arts practitioner – helping and caring for people, pets, gardens and homes. house sitting experience and skills, with excellent references provided on request. Currently, living in Arizona and open to various locations. Looking for a clean setting with an internet access. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

A retired active couple is looking for temporary house/pet sitting position in the San Francisco, Burlingame area. If you need someone to care for your home/pet, while you vacation, Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

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Compassionate and responsible caretaker available for opportunities! I have eight years of experience gardening, caretaking properties, caring for animals (even older/special ones!) and people. I live extremely simply, and am passionate about taking care of land, plants, animals, and people. My other interests include herbalism, healthy food, DIY, tiny houses, sustainability and community, spending time in nature, and yoga. I will consider any location in the US/Canada! Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thanks and looking forward to working with you!

I’m looking to house sit in either the Santa Fe, New Mexico area or Steamboat Springs, Colorado area for the months of June, July, August and September 2013. I will take care of a home, ranch animals to include horses, cows, goats, sheep, cats, dogs etc. I have experience and references. Please call me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wanted: a permanent position on a beef cattle ranch. I have over 30 years experience with cattle – from calving to haying, to fixing fences, to driving a semi hauling cattle and grain. The location isn’t important. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Estate Manager/Caretaker with 20+ years experience looking for work in the New England area. Experienced in greenhouse work, gardening, overseeing contractors and household staff. Excellent references available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Non-smoking responsible mature married couple (no children) with a strong work ethic, common sense, and a clean criminal history are seeking an opportunity to provide live-on property security. Long term commitment preferred. We are willing to travel to varying locations at the owner’s request and expense. Will do small tasks, reasonable light duty land maintenance/gardening, basic light duty building maintenance and repairs, airport or marina pickups, grocery errands (assuming tools and vehicles are provided) but living on property for security purposes is our main goal. We require housing and salary. Our interests include but are not limited to: reading, keeping up on current events, radio communications (police scanner, shortwave), internet news and forums, light maintenance and repairing things, self sufficiency, firearms, gardening, living off the grid and planning ahead. Husband currently employed as Campus Security Officer at a prestigious private university. We have no excessive bills (i.e. mortgage, car payments, loans, etc) and don’t own very much personal property (i.e. furniture, appliances, etc) that have to be moved with us. References and more information about us available upon request. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Two honest, conscientious, hard-working, female teachers seeking a seasonal caretaking opportunity. We prefer either coast or a mountain area. We will gladly house sit, pet sit, do light maintenance/remodeling, landscaping, and general repairs. Salary not required, but housing is. Available June 15 – August 1. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wanted: A permanent position on a large ranch or large farm property. I can go anywhere, and provide great security for your property. I need a house or trailer house to live in (no RV) and all utilities paid. We can negotiate wages. I’ll also need a ranch truck or 4WD and gas or diesel to get around the property. Great references available. You wouldn’t be disappointed with me. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature, hardworking woman available for short or long term care-taking. Experience with small animals, gardens/plants, and housekeeping. Non-smoking, non-drinking, and responsible. Prefer the KS or NE area but can do other areas for shorter terms. Wages negotiable. References available upon request. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] with details.

Dennis and I (Chris) are mature retirees experienced pet and house sitters who are looking for short or long term house sitting assignments. We are transferring our base of operations to the Western Slope of Colorado and will be available for your house/pet sitting needs in Spring of 2013. Dennis is experienced in law enforcement and would provide security for home and pets; Chris is experienced in corporate administration with emphasis in accounting. Both of us are reliable, dependable and respected individuals. Please contact us for your upcoming in home and pet sitting needs at [Contact info available to subscribers].

Physician and engineer couple seeking a caretaker position in San Diego, CA from July 2013 – June 2014. Home exchange for my house in West Hartford, CT available also. We love animals and have experience with gardening and maintenance. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seasoned Property Manger… college educated, world traveled, semi-retired residential developer/home builder with two+ decades of vacation rental/property management experience ISO opportunities in central/south Florida, Caribbean, Central America. Strong “people”/sales – marketing/entrepreneurial internet/web skills. Non smoker – non drinker. Accountable with unquestionable integrity. Prefer live-on-site residential position with owner present or absentee. Available February 2013. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Sisters, teacher and secretary, responsible non-smokers, looking for house sitting/caretaking anytime from mid-June to mid-July 2013. Would love to visit Ireland or Scotland, but are flexible on any location. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Financial Manager With Flexibility In Location: Mature Female with 30 Professional years as a Financial Manager/Organizer/Master Gardener is looking for a new client. A home/business to take care of as if it were my own. Impeccable references. Bills are never an issue when they are paid on time. Personal requirements: sunshine, bedroom, space for daily meditation and yoga, bathroom with tub, kitchen with gas stove top. Miss “G” is an eight year young female Lab with impeccable references as my life/work companion. After 28 years of single-parenting I am open to reinventing myself for the second half of my life. I just can’t seem to grasp the Corporate Scene for my next Financial Position… I am far too creative for that lifestyle. We need an inspiring space to hike daily. Willing to share part of a home, house sit an empty space or be a watch over presence in one that has a live-in resident if it is the right fit. I have volunteered for a Hospice Choir so I am very comfortable with the elderly and those who are ill, as long as the issues are not requiring ‘medical attention’ from me. And “G” makes for a great life-giving companion. I am a Naturalist, organic-juicer, non-smoker, health conscious active female as is my canine. I have travelled all over the U.S. in the past 12 months with her and have not yet found our next calling for service. I am currently in California and am willing to go anywhere for the right cause/situation of need. Please, a three month minimum stay and/or maximum stay of a year, possibly more if needed and the location and service was found life enhancing. I can be reached at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Christian caretaker/night watchman, from Indiana, seeking to relocate from central Florida. Looking to relocate to the San Antonio, Texas or Boise, Idaho areas. Vietnam veteran, Navy destroyers and Green Beret (paratrooper) Captain. My Dad was a Texas high-ranking Mason/Shriner. I prefer a congenial atmosphere. I’m a multi-talented writer, etc. I am a people person, and love children and dogs (no Dobermans, please!). Will need wages and furnished housing. Available April 2013.Please write [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thank you.

Responsible reliable married couple, Registered Nurse/carpenter/ homeland security experience, seeking a house sitting/caretaking position in the Southern California Area, from Laguna Beach to Malibu. We are available from June 30, 2013 to indefinite. We are nonsmokers, with excellent references. Please email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature couple seeks a house sitting/caretaking assignment in southern Europe/Mediterranean area any time late January through mid-March. We are traveling the globe this year but need a break from touring. We have experience as B&B hosts as well as house sitters. We are quiet, responsible non-smokers; references available on request. You can learn more about us at [Contact info available to subscribers] Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oro Valley, Marana, Dove Mountain, Catalina Foothills Area in Tucson, Arizona: Married Couple (45-49) with an outside income, non-smoking/drinking/drugs, exceptionally clean and quiet seeks long term house sitting/caretaking position of your vacation home area in lieu of unfurnished living quarters. Experience in (not limited to): light maintenance/repairs, cleaning, gardening, drip irrigation and plumbing. Excellent local references. Let’s get acquainted. Please call/text [Contact info available to subscribers]

A mature Los Angeles woman seeks long-term house sitting on/near the beach in Malibu, Pismo, or Zuma. Honest, reliable, love dogs/plants/gardening. Have excellent references and estate management experience. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

36-year-old massage therapist/yoga instructor interested in travelling for short and extended ventures. Will be available June 1, 2013. Please contact me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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