The Caretaker Gazette May / June 2014

Alabama

PARK HOST VOLUNTEERS wanted for the spring, summer, fall, and winter season. The Parks include [Contact info available to subscribers]. Park Host duties include visitor assistance, and remaining friendly and accommodating at all times. Check bathrooms frequently and clean when necessary, restock toilet paper and hand towels. Pick up any litter and empty garbage cans. Check play grounds a minimum of once a week for any hazards. Rake and prune campsites, walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Cleaning supplies, trash bags, hand towels, rakes, and pruners will be provided. In parks that apply, check and document water meter daily. Monitor activities in the park with respect to violation of park regulations and notify ranger staff or county police of any problems if warranted. Assist with the recycling program and special projects lead by Park Rangers. All hosts are required to work a minimum of 24 hours a week and campsites are to remain clean and orderly at all times. Hosts are provided a full service campsite, water, power, and sewer hook-up for your RV included. To apply, please go to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Alaska

EXPERIENCE THE WONDER and beauty of Alaska! Enjoy world class fishing, great hiking trails and abundant wildlife. We are seeking energetic singles and couples as Campground Hosts in Alaska State Parks. Camp hosts receive a scenic campsite, stipend, and training for 30 – 40 hours/week. Job duties include monitoring fee compliance, site maintenance and visitor assistance. Season is mid-May to September, with a minimum four-week commitment. [Contact info available to subscribers]

SPEND A YEAR at a Fly-In Paradise! Beautiful remote off grid lodge/retreat seeks a compatible couple to caretake. Needed August 15th through September 1st to train and to become familiar with area and tasks. In September remain solely in charge throughout the winter, especially during April 2015 when the yearly fuel is delivered. Must be financially secure, have own health insurance and be looking for the adventure of a lifetime. Room, board and in-flight from Fairbanks provided. Must be familiar with basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, small engines, off road vehicles and computers. Basic understanding of off-grid systems (generators, inverters, and battery systems) extremely helpful. Must possess wilderness survival skills including first aid and have a good positive mental outlook to endure isolation. Nearest neighbor is 50 miles away – by air. Self-motivation is essential, as well as ability to follow instructions. Applicants must have neat, orderly personal and work habits in caring for this property. Hobbies useful. No health or dietary constraints, non-smoking, without alcohol or drug problems and in physically fit condition (background check will be required). Owners to come and go as needed. Recompense for September to May to be discussed depending on skills. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers] for further info and include a full resume and references.

BE PART OF THIS BEAUTIFUL ALASKA Resort on the Kenai Peninsula. Looking for an energetic, self-starting, financially secure, outgoing, retired couple with their 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 seven 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 $500 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 email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

Arizona

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

CARETAKER NEEDED for a Horse Rescue Facility in Sierra Vista. A long-term caretaker is needed to feed twice a day and clean stalls once a day for two to eight horses, depending upon how many are rescued at any given time. In exchange for the services provided (this is not a paid position) the caretaker is being provided a 28′ RV with pull out living room and bedroom. All utilities are included and in addition cable TV is available for $10 a month. Internet could be arranged at the caretaker’s expense. A stall is available for a horse if you have one and friendly pets are acceptable. The caretaker must be in good physical condition to move hay and feed, be animal oriented and be able to get along well with a variety of people. This is a great opportunity for a retired couple or single person. For more information please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Letters to the Editor

Thank you! Our initial subscription to your publication was well worth the investment as we have just completed two fabulous years of caretaking with our family in Mexico. For the time being, we are sadly off the caretaking circuit, but we will re-subscribe in the future for sure. Thanks again L. and M. F., Argelliers, France

Laura and Marc, thanks for the update on your travels using the Gazette to find a caretaking position with your small children. Please keep in touch as you travel the world, and let us know whenever you are ready to renew your subscription so you can find your next adventure through the Gazette.

Hi Folks. After weeks of interviewing, checking references and sharing the job information and the location with wonderful applicants, we have hired a team from Kodiak, Alaska to fill the position we had advertised in one of your email updates last month. We are so grateful for The Caretaker Gazette, giving us the opportunity to search for just the right people to help us manage the farm. Your publication is the ultimate source for locating or re-locating people interested in a lifestyle change or a more satisfying job. Thanks again, G. and M. D., Cass, WV

That’s great news, George and Mickey. We’re glad to read another success story from property owners who are able to find great help by advertising their property needs in the Gazette.

Hi. Thanks for a great service. It has found us our last two homes. Anyhow, I subscribed again and had no problems. I did a last minute ad entry into the Gazette and hope to be in this next one. I need to advertise myself and get a new gig. Thank you for your help. S. J. S., Jacksonville, OR

Hi Solomon, thanks for your nice message. I’m glad to read that the Gazette has found you your last two homes. I appreciate the subscription renewal and thank you for listing your availability in a Situations Wanted ad in the Gazette. I hope you once again find a home to housesit or caretake via The Caretaker Gazette.

Hi Gary, I find that once again I will need the services of a reliable caretaker for my family’s property. The last couple you sent me was excellent but their family circumstances changed and they needed to move on. So, here is my renewal for another two years. I am looking forward to finding another great caretaker through your newsletter. Thanks for all you do! W. R., Santa Rosa, CA

Hi Wendy, I’m glad to read that you found such a great caretaker couple for your family’s property via the Gazette. I’m confident you’ll find another great caretaker team from our pool of excellent subscribers.

Hello Caretaker Gazette, I’ve had such an overwhelming response to my ad for a house sitter and catsitter! The quality of the applicants is top notch! It won’t be an easy choice but I’m confident that my home and cats will be in good hands. Thank you to all of you at the Gazette and thanks to all your subscribers who responded to my ad! M.A.W., New York, NY

Hello Mary Ann, thanks for letting us know about the great response to your Gazette ad. I’m sure you’ll find a wonderful house sitter/catsitter for your home.

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Arkansas

MAINTENANCE VOLUNTEER POSITIONS available at Bull Shoals and Norfork. We have two volunteer positions for someone to serve as a Maintenance Volunteer. The Volunteer will be primarily performing tasks in group settings. Duties may include felling and cutting trees/limbs, loading brush, blowing/raking leaves, cutting and placing 6×6 wooden landscape timbers; bending, crouching, lifting; utilizing heavy equipment and/or power tools such as chainsaws, drills, and limb pruning saws, raking, shoveling, and performing other tasks to accomplish a variety of campground maintenance tasks. Other tasks, such as concrete, electrical, plumbing, or painting, may be assigned according to demonstrated skills and experience. The desired employees should have had previous experience operating heavy equipment and hauling trailers, should maintain a professional appearance and manner, have a pleasant personality and teamwork values, be in good physical health, and be willing to perform moderate to strenuous labor. A personal background check is required. The flexible work schedule is a minimum of 24 hours per week. A free RV campsite, which includes electric, water, (sewer if available) is offered in lieu of payment for work. Please go to [Contact info available to subscribers] and apply online.

Argentina

NORTHERN PATAGONIA RANCH WORK. Need an experienced hand with horses and cows as soon as possible. This is a remote location with a solitary life. Long-term possibilities. Spanish is a major asset. This is a paid position in pesos depending on experience. Room and board included. To see where you will be working please check [Contact info available to subscribers] Please send your qualifications to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Australia

CARETAKER REQUIRED for a Citrus property in the Barham, NSW area. Irrigation and light duties in return for a small wage and accommodation. This position would be suitable for an active pensioner or semi-retired person. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply.

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

ON-SITE CARETAKERS NEEDED for a backpacker’s hostel in Caloundra, Queensland. This would suit a couple who is able to start ASAP. Previous experience within the backpacker’s/tourism industry will be highly regarded. Long staying travelers may apply. For more information, please contact us via email with your resume at [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER COUPLE required for Dalkeith Downs Breeding Centre, 304 Kelly Rd, Gracemere, Rockhampton. A three bedroom house with all amenities included. Garden maintenance and odd jobs required. We prefer a caretaker couple with some cattle experience. This is a good opportunity for retired grazier wishing to live closer to town. Please apply in writing to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

ANIMAL/house sitter needed in North Maclean (south of Brisbane) from April 23 through May 4, 2014. Need someone to look after my house, miniature horse, donkey, terrier dog, plus two birds. Please email Nancy: [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info.

house sitting COUPLE NEEDED in Glenwood, Queensland (near Gympie) from the 1st of May to the 16th of September. Yes we do need your help, as our home is our life. There is not much mowing or looking after the gardens at this stage as there is not much water for the plants. There is plenty of water for household use. We require a husband and wife team. There is a mobile home and caravan area available with power or live-in. We have one medium dog who is very friendly and two cats. You will need to do the mail collection and yard duties. Our mower will be available. Must be clean in house and trustworthy. A shop and service station are within two kilometers, and the main shopping centre is 30 minutes away. The Post Office with a shop is 10 minutes away as well. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

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]

FARM VOLUNTEERS WELCOME. I have two farms in the Coyo District, behind Spanish Lookout, close to Aguacate Lagoon. My farms border on one side of Mennonite cattle ranches. The other side borders a forest reserve. I am a produce and seed grower, owner of our heritage seed company, and have horses, cows, pigs, and chickens. I farm with a tractor and horses, and I grow seeds for the Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company. I could use up to four workers five days a week. I have two houses, two greenhouses, and have Wi-Fi. I will teach farming, horse riding and driving. I speak three dialects of German; speak English, and a little Spanish. There is no work on Saturdays. I have a sustainable old fashioned focus, and enjoy singing and playing instruments. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Brazil

WE ARE LOOKING FOR HELPERS from May to August at our large beach house in the small beach city of Porto Seguro Bahia 1200km north of Rio. We are just one minute away from the beach. We require helpers to work for four hours a day in exchange for food, accommodation, and Internet. Helpers need to help renovate the house and gardens. No experience necessary but must be keen and able to help with building tasks. Basic English is needed, and you must be gay friendly. We are two guys from New Zealand with backgrounds in building, medical and restaurant careers. We are very friendly and offer a safe friendly fun place to visit. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

California

CARETAKER COUPLE POSITION AVAILABLE in Napa Valley. Vineyard estate owners seek an experienced, mature caretaker couple or single for landscaping maintenance, pool care, housekeeping, light building maintenance, plus pet and property care in the owners’ absence. Attention to detail and initiative essential. A one bedroom apartment with utilities provided in exchange, plus some hourly pay. This is a potential long-term position for the right caretakers. No smoking or drugs. Clean driving records. No pets, but must love cats. Please send resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

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

ESTATE MANAGERS NEEDED for an adjacent Paso Robles property. We are seeking a very passionate, personable, high-energy, motivated, self-starter couple with good communication skills and experienced in hospitality services. Must be comfortable living in a remote area outside of Paso Robles, California. We are looking for qualified, hands-on professionals, with strong family values and integrity. The couple must be comfortable with Christian Ministry events on the property. Duties to include: Upkeep on the day-to-day interior and exterior maintenance, plumbing, mechanical and electrical work, gardening and grounds keeping, watering of landscape, and scheduling. Overseeing vendors for: vehicle care, laundry, care of domestic animals (dogs and cats) and housekeeping with specialty cleaning projects. Assisting in hiring and training of any additional staff members for the ranch as needed. Handling any and all emergencies should they arise. CPR training is welcomed in a candidate and or interest in being trained as an EMT. Interviewing and supervising all outside contractors, scheduling of daily/weekly duties performed for grounds staff, preventative maintenance for the home, and autos, as well as coordination of events and bookings on the property. Partner: Healthy and physically fit, partner shall have more “hands on” duties for the daily care of the estate’s main home. This shall include anything from filling in for the housekeeper duties as needed to prepare for the owner’s arrival, providing concierge services to any guests/groups, managing of household accounts, orchestration of functions, stocking and care of the household pantry, light cooking, and flowers for décor upon request. May occasionally include assisting the chef in preparation for formal, or informal dinner parties. This position will carry the role of a handyman to personal assistant at the main residence with strong organizational skills being a plus. Some gardening is expected to help keep the manicuring of perennial gardens and a small organic vegetable garden beautiful year round. This is a year-round, full-time position with an excellent salary and some benefits, plus living accommodations in a separate three bedroom house on the property. Salary is to be determined but will commensurate with experience. Couples must bring competencies beyond those listed above, possibly including building and land maintenance skills, marketing skills, and basic office skills (utilization of office phones, management of an office calendar, etc). Basic bookkeeping experience using QuickBooks is critical. We ideally seek a person/couple with a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role, or someone who is currently working as an Estate Manager, Bed & Breakfast Manager, or similar. The Estate Manager wears many hats, and must be a stickler for details. Applications by email only. Please forward, your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers] No phone calls please. Thank you.

house sitter NEEDED for my Bay area home from May 1 through July 15, 2014. I have three spoiled cats which also will need to be taken care of – so I am really searching for a cat/house sitter. I’m a few blocks from the Balboa Park BART Station and a public park with a swimming pool, playground, and tennis courts. Please email me a letter about yourself and if you are a cat lover. Must be non-smokers and able to provide checkable references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is off grid and green, two miles from Kirkwood Ski Resort, 35 miles from Lake Tahoe and has a year-round position for a young, energetic, on-site, outdoor loving person without baggage, smoking or pets to help run the resort in the summer and winter seasons and share caretaking in the off seasons with the hands-on Owner and Manager. Position starts around May 1, 2014. Running the resort includes lodging reservations, housekeeping, store, marina, maintenance, facilities, snow removal (with loader, snow-cat, blower and shovel), restaurant and Alternate Energy System operation. This is an on-site position with salary for one person. Must have a valid driver’s license. Please email your resume to John, the owner, at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

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

LIVE-IN APARTMENT BUILDING CARETAKER needed in Grand Falls-Windsor for an eight unit extended stay apartment building. Candidates would be responsible for the day-to-day operations. Responsibilities would include such tasks as taking reservations, registering guests, checking out guests, dealing with customers, and picking up supplies. The ideal candidate would be available to do housekeeping and/or light building maintenance, but not required. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

I NEED PEOPLE with knowledge and skills in construction, especially in building the foundations, roof carpentry etc. The project includes building in earth, bamboo, tires, cans, earth and plaster in a small village called St Anne on Guadeloupe. It is a very charming place with a market, pubs, shops, etc. The beach is only five kms away. I am also looking particularly for people who have Permaculture design skills. We have some fruit trees, coconuts, mangos, bananas, etc. I have also started a vegetable garden. In return I can give you some instruction in eco-building techniques. You can stay in a wooden house with electricity and a water supply already installed. We are currently looking for volunteers. It is a good challenge! I ask for a participation of five hours per day, five days per week. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colombia

THIS SMALL DUTCH-COLOMBIAN FOUNDATION in Paulato, Colombia is always looking for volunteers who want to help out. We’re always happy to know that people want to help us with our work and programs here in Colombia. On our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] you can find all the information about our foundation, the location, who we are, what we’re doing, activities and reviews of our volunteers from several countries. Besides our daily programs we have a new program special for children with Down Syndrome and small mental handicaps who don’t have the possibility to go to school because they live in the poor areas of Colombia. So we’ve started a project to build a daycare for those children. We also have programs like football training for boys and girls and the volunteers can organize their own games and recreational programs for the children. As you can see on our website there are a lot more programs and so there’s work for anyone and people of all ages are welcome. Hoping the information on our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] gives you a good overview of all things that we’re doing. If you have some questions, just let us know. I hope to hear from you soon.

Colorado

EXECUTIVE HOUSEKEEPER/ASSISTANT needed. This is a full-time position with a wonderful family in Aspen. Duties include provisioning for home, simple meal preparation, pet care, occasional driving to appointments, house sitting, managing vendors and contractors. The candidate would live-in the house Monday – Friday and go to their own home on the weekends. Excellent salary provided. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Connecticut

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

Croatia

YOU ARE WELCOME at [Contact info available to subscribers], our eco initiative in nature. We left city life in The Netherlands to live on our organic homestead (15 hectares) on the top of a hill, inland Croatia, with forests all around. As a volunteer we expect you to be part of our family and daily routines, like cooking and cleaning, taking care of the animals and the garden. We work with Permaculture and the moon calendar to develop our garden, our forest garden to be, terraces on a hill side and our living fence (with berries and fruit trees). The approach to projects or tasks is to have fun together and deliver quality work. In all we ask ourselves everyday how we can do it in the best way possible. Usually we start the day with weeding the vegetable garden (as a slow start of the day) and after that, we work on something that is high on our priority list. Besides that, we can work on other (smaller) projects like pruning, composting, fencing the terrain, cleaning terrain, planting (fruit) trees and shrubs, harvesting, processing the harvest (drying in solar dryer, making jam/syrup/wine/liqueur) and sometimes some light construction work. The work that you will do, of course depends on the season of your visit and on our list of priorities. It is a start-up project and has all the aspects you can expect of something starting. Construction work going on, materials lying all around, messiness, jungle, many ideas… and slowly we develop. Many valuable mistakes brought us to our place as it is now. We trust that the experimental atmosphere will be appreciated by you as it has been by most of those before you. Please write us about yourself (please don’t make yourself look nicer than you are), and we can send you our extended information. If Bogata Suma seems appealing to you, think twice if you don’t like children. Or don’t want to get dirty hands. And please don’t come if your motivation is only cost reduction of travelling. If we still fit in there, have a go! And don’t forget to take a bag of fun with you! We’re looking for volunteers that want to stay for at least four weeks. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] You can learn more at our website here: [Contact info available to subscribers]

England

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

Florida

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

CENTRAL FLORIDA HOMEOWNERS need an experienced non-smoking couple for caretaking of our house and cats now through November 2014. Must have previously owned and loved cats. You will need your own source of income as this is not a paid position. We will need you to mow the lawn and keep up with common Florida household maintenance along with keeping the interior clean. We have a pool and request that there be no extra guests for insurance reasons. We need people who will take care of our property and keep it in the great shape that it’s in when you arrive We require good communication skills via email, texting and phone (photos also). Our job allows us to come home occasionally and you are welcome to stay at the house with us or be able to travel a little. We require three references and will perform a background check on you. Please submit your info to [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

HELP NEEDED. We are an English family trying to live the good life on a large smallholding producing food for the table, with pigs, sheep, dairy goats, bees and poultry. The property consists of 2.2 hectors with a two bedroom cottage, two barns – one turned into a shop/butchery with a flat above and the other in need of restoration. We have a large hoop greenhouse and other outbuildings. As well as a large 400-year-old house that we are now restoring. We live on the edge of a national park and have wonderful countryside, stunning sites and history all around us. We are non-smokers. We are looking for help for four hours a day in exchange for food and lodgings from March until the end of October. We need help in all areas from the farm to the buildings and normally find a project for people to do and finish whilst staying. We have bicycles available for your use. We will be happy to hear from you. We have just bought a very nice caravan which gives us more sleeping space. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Georgia

WE ARE LOOKING FOR a few RVing volunteer campground hosts, who would like to do something unique for the summer, someone who is retired, or someone who likes to travel/camp. We are looking for folks who would like to serve as volunteer campground host at Bolding Mill Campground at Lake Lanier for three to six or more months. The campground is located close to a lot of amenities within the North Georgia Area. In exchange for 20 hours of volunteer service a week, individuals could stay at one of our nicest campgrounds for free. The volunteer campgrounds sites in Bolding Mill have full RV hook ups for large motor homes (50 amp service, water, and sewer). To apply, please go online through our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Germany

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

Guatemala

OPPORTUNITIES TO VOLUNTEER with Buenas Cosas. We are a cooperative of Guatemalan women, a registered Guatemalan non-profit and a pending 501(c)3 – an association of family, friends and neighbors who serve their community and nature. Every cent that enters our programs and projects goes directly to communities, programs and projects that cultivate good things, buenas cosas. Volunteers work four hours per day, five days per week and assist as needed. Your help will be needed in any of our projects, chickens, gardens, goats, general up-keep and maintenance. You’ll be assigned where you’re needed most. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

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

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

A MOTIVATED COUPLE OR SMALL FAMILY WANTED to caretake eight acres of farm and a few off-the-grid cabins in Opihikao on the Big Island. We are close to hot ponds, the sea, surf and beaches. The commitment is for eight months starting in April. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] Aloha.

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

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

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS are needed from August 24 to August 31 at a horse-breeding farm in the south of Iceland. Our tasks will mainly be focused on improving the environment in and around the area. We will be coating wooden walls of the accommodation facilities, sleeping huts, platforms and fences. We will also assist our host with gardening and the surroundings of the area. While we help to beautify the area and the facilities, we will explore the surroundings and enjoy free time activities such as swimming and hiking. Please note that the amount of horseback riding might be limited, depending on weather and physical condition of the horses. We will be lodged in the guesthouse at the premises, sharing rooms, sleeping on made up beds. Bringing a sleeping bag is not necessary for the work camp (but might be essential before and after it). Please bring your own bathing suit and towels. Food ingredients will be provided and a kitchen is available, volunteers will share the duties of cooking. Please do not forget some traditional food from your home country for the international evening. We will stay in the south of Iceland, around 60 km from Reykjavík. The largest towns in the vicinity are Hveragerdi and Selfoss (population is 6,000). The work camp site is located about 15 km from Selfoss. We will be able to explore and enjoy the south Icelandic lowland, which is made out of sand and rock sediments delivered by the river pjorsa during the last centuries. The land is covered mostly by green grass and the closeness of the ocean can be felt in the air. Our camp is in close vicinity to many natural hot springs and natural pools that hikers can take a dip in. The hiking possibilities are almost endless with Hengill, Reykjadalir (Steam Valley), Molddalhnukar, Olkelduhnukur, Dalsel and Klambragil close by. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Idaho

FARM INTERN WANTED. We are seeking help with animals, building construction, special projects toward self-sufficiency, gardens, and property maintenance on our hillside acreage. No chemicals. Herb gardens, medicinal and culinary, are in process, and with an interested helper will expand and take to the next level of growth and preparation. Permaculture. Beautiful mountain and evergreen tree scenery, 2,400 elevation, in north central Idaho. One hour away from a college and two Universities. Retired behavioral economist and psychotherapist, writing and exploring human nature in relationship with the universe, spiritual, not religious, enjoying our animals, and the fruits of our small farm living. Aspiring toward self-sustainability, eventual resources to share, can’t keep up with it all despite week-end help from friends. Exchange room (small trailer) and board; information from experience in basics of small homestead self-sustainability; and exploring anything you are interested in that we know, for 20 hours a week of you sharing your efforts of caring responsibility for whatever needs doing. We have expectations of sharing our life with someone who has a strong interest in the land and animals, homesteading self-sustainability and all that entails, interest in learning, has a good attitude and okay with farm work (including shoveling manure and building fences), and applying their best efforts. Dialogues on life, love, nature, the Universe, and the pursuits of happiness a plus! References please. Experience: let’s talk about it. Requires strength enough to dig holes, push filled wheelbarrows up hills, pound fence posts, carry feedbags, move small hay bales, rototill; and compassion enough to recognize that animals are people too. Length of stay: negotiable, and dependent on mutual compatibility. Please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ireland

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

Japan

FRUIT PICKERS NEEDED. We are growing various kinds of fruits all year round and doing fruit picking as a business here in Yamanashi, Japan. Mt. Fuji is located here in Yamanashi. We have nice accommodations for all volunteers; we created four bedrooms downstairs and two Japanese tatami rooms upstairs. In each room, we put a bunk bed so that eight people can stay downstairs and possibly six to eight more people can stay upstairs. We created two shower rooms, a mini-kitchen, two toilets, and a washroom and provided all necessary items such as a fridge, microwave, bikes for all volunteers, two washing machines and so on. If you want to know more about us, and see photos you can visit our volunteer page that I created in English at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker Profile

The Path That No One Takes Date of Birth: 7/1/59 Interests: walking, x-country skiing, music, history, mysticism, and islands Quote: “What good am I, if I’m like all the rest” B. Dylan

Craig Breder

It is difficult summing up a life on just one page, I could easily use that up just recounting my wanderings around the Orkneys and Ireland for a summer. I suppose starting at the beginning would be best. I was born into a military family in Atlantic City. After moving over a dozen times I graduated from Karlsruhe American High School, in what was then West Germany. Returning to New Jersey I enrolled in a college for a couple years. Coming to the conclusion I could attain the same knowledge being offered just by reading the books, I left and took a job manufacturing surfboards. With the bankruptcy of the company I moved on to the building trades. Unfortunately the recession of the early 1980’s happened and construction work dried up. No stranger to travel, I headed out west; eventually ending up at a resort in Colorado working as a janitor. I actually found it rather humorous since “Atlas Shrugged” was one of my favorite books in high school, and the resort was not too far from Rand. So I started pursuing the American Dream; starting a family, opening a business (paint contractor), and enjoying ordinary life. They say nothing is constant except change and I learned that lesson when I came home from work one day and found that it all had vanished. A little dazed and confused, I moved into the woods in order to consider my options. Coming out a few months later, I started to travel the country; supporting myself by working for room and board, selling some of my crafts, and the occasional paint job. At a concert one day it dawned on me that I was still enrolled in school, it was just that it was a mystery school and I wouldn’t be graduating until I passed on. About this time a former employee of mine offered me a permanent painting position at his family’s lodge. Being that it was a summer resort and the winters are not conducive to outdoor work, I only had to work during the spring and fall. With plenty of time to travel and earning a decent wage, I started to do my Spirit Walk overseas. Eventually, I started taking on more management responsibilities at the lodge. Besides the painting and staining of new and existing buildings, as well as the upkeep on the family’s other houses, I was training the new managers and inspecting their departments. My business card read Painter, Quality Control Manager, and Spiritual Advisor. I was actually offered a place in “Who’s Who in America’s Executives, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs”. Unfortunately an email address was required and I was still pretending I could ignore the Computer Age. It was then decided the lodge where I was working at the time could use a caretaker. I assumed the role of caretaker. We winterized a cabin and I started staying most of the winter. It became my favorite part of the job, even without electricity or water. I had plenty of free time to read and do crafts; solitude, since you had to ski or snowshoe in; and silence, except for natural sounds. We did eventually get power and started plowing the road when the family started developing some of the property. This role of caretaker and the responsibilities continued for 10 years until the owners decided to move on and sold the property to a corporation. I have never gone overseas for a specific job. When I travel I normally just get a room for the first two nights at my point of entry, talk to some of the locals and then formulate a plan (I rarely leave from the same country I arrived in). I then check my journal for possible positions that I had previously written down from past issues of The Caretaker Gazette. For example, on my way from Ireland to the Canary Islands I stayed at a farm in Portugal and a B&B in Cadiz, Spain, both of which I had found via postings in The Caretaker Gazette. I still have the cabin and the painting job, but due to the new pay scale I work during the summer for the maintenance department. During the winter I go to Florida and help my parents out. In my youth I always tried to take the path no one had taken before, but now the least travelled ones are fine. The options now include selling off some of my collections by opening an art gallery, starting a company inspecting resorts, selling my crafts at renaissance fairs, or becoming an itinerant painter of Victorian houses. Another caretaking job would allow me to do all these things or none. Now that it’s time for something new, I’ve been reading The Caretaker Gazette a little more closely. For me, the newsletter has always been useful in finding temporary work overseas that offers room and board. Now though, I’m interested in something a little more permanent and plan to use the Gazette to find that too. The South Pacific or Ireland would be nice, but I’m certainly open to something new and different. No worries, Mate; the adventure never ends.

Main lodge building at the Grand Lake Lodge

Kansas

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

A SEASONAL CARETAKER is needed to help maintain the landscape of our camp and buildings at [Contact info available to subscribers] from May 15 to July 31. Under the direct supervision of the Executive Director, this position will be responsible for mowing, trimming, and the general upkeep of the grounds; weekly cleaning of the cabins and daily cleaning of the common buildings. He/she will be required to perform any other appropriate duties as assigned by the Executive Director. The staff at all times is representative of the philosophy, mission and goals of the [Contact info available to subscribers] and its Camping Program. Staff must strive to work cooperatively with the fellow employees to achieve the goals and objectives of [Contact info available to subscribers]. Requirements: must be an example of good moral behavior, must be able to build positive relationships with staff and campers, and must be able to pass a background check. Physical and mental requirements: must be able to lift 50 lbs. minimum. Must be able to be trained in the proper use and maintenance of all mowing equipment, including, but not limited to, riding mowers, weed eaters, tractors and shredders, and understanding of how to clean thoroughly. Must be alert to children’s activities to recognize potential hazards and accidents. Safe decision making skills required, putting guest safety and needs first. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

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

Mexico

FREE FOOD AND ACCOMODATION available for a few hours of work on a beautiful Mexican beach! First we need a chef as soon as possible! Urgent! We are a camping and trailer park with over thirty years of experience, named Boca Beach, located on a beach called Boca de Iguanas in the state of Jalisco, on the west coast of Mexico.(three hours from Puerto Vallarta). The weather is pretty nice, the beach is beautiful and the ocean pristine and warm all year long. Near here there is another town, typical of Mexico, where you can find, traditional food, nice and interesting people and lots of fun. The food is great here and there is a big selection of it. There are a lot of activities you can do here, among others, like snorkeling, surfing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, tours in this bay and many more in the zone, night bonfires, and many more. We offer food and accommodation in camping houses in exchange of four to eight hours of work a day (in a friendly environment), five days a week, with two days off. We are looking forward to hearing from you after you visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

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

A MINNESOTA CHARMING FARMHOUSE is seeking a person or couple willing to exchange construction work and vacation-rental/B&B turnovers for rent. Pictures: Search city [Contact info available to subscribers] on flipkey.com For info/interest, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Missouri

THE ABSENTEE OWNER of an upscale historic Inn with Cottages in the beautiful Missouri wine country is looking for an Innkeeper/Innkeeper couple to fully manage our unique property. The successful candidate(s) will have a real passion for providing top-notch service to our guests and will have a proven success record in managing a similar large B&B or boutique hotel. Knowledge of online marketing, SEO optimization, and the ability to achieve excellent social media reviews and ratings is imperative. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate personal ownership of tasks by prioritizing, setting goals, organizing and following through to assure the results match high expectations. The ability to schedule and supervise housekeeping staff for cost-efficient room turns, and well-kept common areas is necessary. In addition, preference will be given to applicants who also have cooking or food service experience, as full breakfasts are served to our discriminating guests, and frequent events often involve food service. Light landscaping experience is also a plus. This is a full-time, salaried position which will include (approximate) day/eve/weekend – 48 hours per week during May to October, and 32 hours per week November to April. Health insurance, paid vacation included. Near-site housing may be offered as part of the compensation package. Please email your resume, work history, and why you would be a good fit for this position to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Montana

ENERGETIC CARETAKER/MANAGER COUPLE wanted for part-time work at our small, unique lodge located outside of Hamilton, MT, overlooking the beautiful Bitterroot Valley. Position starts in September, but the couple needs to come in the middle of August for training. Duties include grounds keeping, maintenance and repairs of property/buildings. You will need to be friendly and detailed oriented, as we also have two cabin rentals that require reservations, checking in of guests and cleaning of the cabins and lodge. Must be computer savvy. Compensation: one bedroom (loft-style) log cabin with large deck and fabulous view. Utilities and internet included. Monthly stipend of $1,200. Supplemental income is not necessary but would be very helpful. Please email your resume, and a letter of interest to [Contact info available to subscribers]

CARETAKER/WORKING MANAGER needed year-round for a southwestern Montana grazing ranch with extensive flood irrigation. Looking for a mature couple (children gone). No haying or working cattle. Year-round maintenance of yards and buildings. Recently remodeled Manager’s house provided (no smoking). Limited horse pasture/barn available plus reimbursement for your pickup use on ranch business. ATV furnished. Hunting and fishing. Owner is not always available for day-to-day management but is very concerned about the condition and appearance of improvements and equipment. Applicant must be a self-motivated, steady working type person who wants every job done right. Must be clean and neat, sober, drug free with a reputation for honesty. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nebraska

A FAMILY-OWNED AND OPERATED FARM/RANCH in the panhandle of Western Nebraska has a full-time position available. We are searching for a farm/ranch assistant who has general farm/ranch experience and is able to take directions, follow a plan and be dependable. Duties include but not limited to: tractor work for crops raised – corn, wheat, soybeans and hay. A cow-calf operation that requires help with calving, weaning, and fencing. Housing is available and furnished. Compensation and benefits will be discussed during our interview. Serious and experienced applicants, please fax your information, resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

POSITION AVAILABLE on a diversified ranch near Valentine, NE. You will need experience with alfalfa and equipment/shop maintenance. Good character is essential. No horses. This is a full-time position with housing provided. Please mail your resume and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Nevada

RANCH HELP needed in a very remote area in the mountains of central Nevada. The ranch is off-the-grid and operates on hydro and solar. The always present work projects are: fencing, wood cutting, cooking, cleaning and landscaping. You will have a good deal of say as to what we do and how long we do it. You won’t be working for me; you will be working with me. I am appreciative of any help I get. If you like animals and enjoy the outdoors, you will like it here. We have three cats, two donkeys, and a goat. Wild horses often wander onto the property. Antelope, elk, and deer are present in the area. Lodging is very comfortable and I can cook or you can. The menu we can decide on together, in advance if you like. The nearest town is about 70 miles away, so there isn’t much of a social life here. The few neighbors are great and colorful people. I can pick you up in Las Vegas or Reno (both about 300 miles away), if you are staying long enough to make it worthwhile. Otherwise you need to have your own vehicle. For more information, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Mexico

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

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

NEW MEXICO, 35 miles from Santa Fe. 5,800 ft elevation, on US Highway and the Rio Chama River. Permanent position for Caretaker – couple. Private 60 acre “ranch” but horses are only occasional visitors. Duties include: 1- monitoring and managing ranch facilities which include well, water treatment equipment, irrigation wells and systems, waste treatment, solar heat, stand-by diesel powered generator, security systems, fire safety, telephone and internet (we provide instructions). 2- pasture, ground cover, pond. Sand paths, arenas, paddocks and roads and deadfall (cottonwood) management. 3- lawn and garden care Facility includes main house and garden, barn, large work shop with winch, hay barn, pond with fountain and filters, 5/8th mile oval track and caretaker’s casita (little house). 4- if a couple applies, some house cleaning and additional seasonal gardening work available. Requires about twenty hours a week averaged over the year (more in growing season, far less in winter). Must be able to perform general handyman work, handle a tractor and maintain machinery. Crude welding (pipe fence repair etc.) desirable. You will have time for outside part-time work or pursuing your own hobbies, art work, etc. You must be drug free, pass credit and criminal checks, and be a non-smoker (fire risk). Pets are OK with prior approval. A five-year-old stick-built one bedroom house fully equipped with modern kitchen (custom hard-wood cabinets and stainless appliances, laundry and bath, heat, air conditioning, and internet are provided. Salary dependent on your background and skill level. Position available June 9th or later by mutual agreement. Please mail your complete resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SANTA FE, NM. An elderly couple in their 80s is looking for an experienced live-in caregiver in Santa Fe. Duties: cooking light, well-prepared meals; keeping an immaculate kitchen; shopping; scheduling and driving to appointments; tending to duties involving small dog, monitoring the couple to ensure safety and fall prevention. Five days per week are required, two days off. Room plus board and salary apply. Only non-smokers, non-drinkers, experienced, providers with excellent references should apply. A background check on serious applicants will be performed. New Mexico applicants preferred but not required. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for details.

New York

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

SEEKING PRIVATE LODGE MANAGER for [Contact info available to subscribers] in Old Forge, NY. 120-year-old private family recreation club seeks a full-time permanent live-in manager(s). Couple preferred, with a late April start date. Busy summer season with caretaking duties in winter. In season operation includes, small store, four rental cabins, Saturday night picnic for 80-100 guests, maintenance, grounds, and member services. 30 privately owned camps on the lake. Compensation includes annual salary, vacation/sick, 401K, family medical benefits, private housing, holiday bonus, and limited use of the club vehicle. Please send your resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] No calls please.

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

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

New Zealand

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

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

WE NEED HELP with a bit of everything. We own a large sheep and beef farm at [Contact info available to subscribers]. We require a hard working couple or single to help with a bit of everything around the Farmstay. Gardening, cleaning and maybe some farm work/building if you are interested and capable. You would live in our four bedroom farm cottage with our 19-year-old Sheppard. Most meals, accommodation and Internet will be provided. If you are very capable some paid work may be available over and above your five to six hours. Hard working, fun loving applicants only. You must also have a good level of English. To learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] and then email a photo and details of what you can offer us. Thanks.

Norway

INTERESTED IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY? Want to help build a community? Love the sea? On an organic farm a few hours north of Oslo, our collective is for anyone keen to learn, share ideas, and work hard. We are building a sailboat and when she is finished, we want to sail the world, visiting other eco-villages, collecting knowledge and traveling in the most eco-friendly way possible. Anyone who helps us out will have the chance to join our crew. We also work on the farm, building up the infrastructure to create a stable base for our community. We live with our dog, the farm cat and some (very) free-range chickens. We keep bees and make jam; this year we harvested our first crop of potatoes and planted next seasons raspberries. Eventually we hope to grow all our food. We want to create a place that will continue to flourish, where crops, thoughts, adventures, and of course boats, can grow! We ask for a minimum commitment of thirty days, with a week-long trial period. We welcome anyone as long as you are happy to work hard and help out where needed. There are enough beds for eight volunteers and the schedule is Monday to Friday, with approximately eight to nine hours of work a day. Please bring your pets if you can! Boat work is predominantly during the winter and jobs include welding the deck, installing the engine, sewing the sails, constructing the mast and fitting the interior. If you have any particular skills in these areas, please let us know. On the farm you may be asked to do anything from plowing and harvesting to jam making, roof building, beekeeping, digging, painting, or grinding the barley for our morning porridge. It is guaranteed that you will be asked to cook; our diet is vegetarian and we try to eat only seasonal food, grown as locally as possible. On the weekends there are forests and mountains to explore, and we have skis, tents and bikes available for those who want to go adventuring. Come help us out and join our tribe of sea-gypsies! Please send an email to [Contact info available to subscribers] explaining why you would be interested in our community and please place this in Capital Letters in the Subject Line: SEA GYPSY APLLICATION so we know you have been reading our description here. Thanks.

Ohio

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

Oklahoma

house sitter NEEDED from April 10th to July 12th, 2014 for our three-bedroom home in the Oklahoma City area. We need a dog-lover to look after our two cute Poodles, who need cuddles (and food), and to be walked twice each day. Our home is very close to the I40, and just 20 minutes by car to the city. A large park is a short walk away, along with walking trails and tennis courts. You must keep our house in good shape while we are away, because we expect it to be the same when we return. If you are interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Oregon

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

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

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

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

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY for people who are open-minded and willing to work hard while having time to explore or relax. When the work is done, there are bicycles provided to take advantage of the many back country hiking and cycling trails, sand volleyball court, horse shoes, croquet, internet, etc. The work consists of planting, cultivating, weeding, processing and selling vegetables at the local Saturday market. We are a 325 acre hay and cattle ranch and organic farm focused on healthy, alternative, ecologically harmonious lifestyle. We are open to all races, religions and are gay and lesbian friendly. Situated in beautiful Goose Lake Valley at an elevation of 4,620 ft., the ranch consists of a 117 acre wildlife statuary, alfalfa and grass hay fields, heirloom fruit orchard, organic vegetable garden, vegetable greenhouse, hammocks, creek, historic buildings. We have started hosting healing retreats this year. Additional work may involve some construction, fence building and removal, irrigation, beer brewing, mowing, building trails, developing campsites and working with animals. We ask for 20 hours per week of work with a small stipend for additional hours. Sorry, no children, pets, alcoholics or smokers. There are more pictures on our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] where you can email us.

Peru

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

Portugal

WE NEED HELP for all the different kinds of work, e.g. clearing the ground, cutting, potting plants at a small Mediterranean plant nursery. Beside this, we do have some animals and we do need help for clearing our land, the fences and some small jobs in the horse stable. The accommodation for a helper will always be together with a bathroom, depending of the time of the year, it will be a guest-room or a caravan. We do live eight km away from the next beach and we can offer a bike for the free time to get there. Our farm is situated near Faro Airport. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

South Dakota

A LOCAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FIRM is searching for a caretaker for a large apartment community in Rapid City. This is an entry level position and affords opportunities for advancement. Prior experience in cleaning, use of cleaning chemicals, a general understanding of safety along with a general understanding of how to apply cleaning chemicals sagely – is a must. If you are dependable, hard-working, possess a strong desire to succeed and have a customer service attitude then we are looking for you! Apply in person Monday through Friday between 10am and 5pm, or on Saturday or Sunday between 12pm and 3pm at [Contact info available to subscribers] Excellent starting wage, benefits, vacation and 401(k) provided.

Spain

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

Tennessee

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

Texas

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

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

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

[Contact info available to subscribers] in Texas is looking for a caretaker to provide security, maintenance, and grounds care for our historic Plaza. In exchange for these services, there is an unfurnished house provided on the grounds, with utilities paid. The house is ideal for a mature single person or a couple without live-in children. The Society would like the position filled by May 1, 2014. If interested please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

THIS IS AN IDEAL POSITION for a semi-retired person or couple to be a live-in caretaker on our eco-homestead property, just outside of San Antonio. We have a 50-acre property that is also home to our outdoor education school. We need a caretaker to do basic gardening, small building projects, animal care and grounds maintenance in exchange for a place to live, utilities, select free classes on sustainability and outdoor skills, access to a free herbal clinic once a month, and monthly community barter day. Caretakers can also grow their own plot in a fenced in garden area and raise chickens, rabbits or other small livestock animals as well. Must have own RV and pass a background check. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

MARRIED COUPLE needed to live and work on a ranch in West Texas. She to work in house. He to maintain yard and grounds and do minor repairs. He must also be able to do ranch work; round up; etc. as needed. Must be non-smokers, and non-drinkers. Please mail your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Thailand

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

VOLUNTEER TO HELP at [Contact info available to subscribers] located outside of the city called Mae Rim. We are looking for volunteers who will participate with their heart, are motivated and willing to help! Volunteering for us is an opportunity to integrate with authentic northern Thai culture and looking for people who are open minded and interested in learning the Thai ways of life. We’re looking for nature lovers from anywhere in the world to join us in making art and staying with us. You would learn how to live the Thai lifestyle, share and eat what we eat and cook, share and plant your own vegetables, etc. We really do like to share a part of our rural lives. We do not need to spend or make much money for living here. Everybody is rich in the nature which provided us with plenty of food and everything. These are some of the responsibilities you might have as our volunteer project at [Contact info available to subscribers], organic orchards gardening, general maintenance, cooking, shopping, building and making an art project. We need you to be willing and able to take on any work we might have for you! Don’t worry! It’s not too much work every day. Just give us your free hands. You will have your own free times. Volunteers must understand the rules and adapt quickly to the variety of tasks they may be responsible for. Please contact us for more details at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on 150 acres of land in amazing red rock canyons in the juniper and pinion forest and canyon lands of the high desert on the Colorado Plateau. The year-round creek bisects the property with a grove of cottonwoods. Almost 20 Anasazi sites are scattered around the property, with cliff ruins, petroglyphs and pictographs decorating the canyon walls. 21 acres of grape vines, a thousand fruit and nut trees, and a prolific garden make up the main work to be done on the property. Length of stay is up to you, ranging from a couple of weeks, to all summer. Working months are between the 1st of March and end of November, the beginning and end of the frost free days. Average group size is six to eight, and accommodations are in a cabin built by volunteers. Everyone is expected to spend six hours on weekdays learning how to prune and take care of grape vines or fruit and nut trees, weed, harvest, and work on any variety of other projects. Since we are 15 miles from the nearest town (10 on dirt roads) we try to carpool as much as possible, so just hop a ride whenever someone is going to town. I am a 27-year-old graduate of UC Santa Cruz, and I decided to turn the ranch into a viable organic farm and vineyard. I provide three meals a day plus snacks, showers, and comfortable beds. The weekends are spent exploring the national parks or the endless high desert wilderness around the property. Ideal volunteers are adventurous, hardworking, and can be kind and respectful in a group environment. Last minute volunteers welcome. Come out and enjoy a glass of red wine sitting around a campfire under the stars with a great group of people. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Virginia

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

HOUSE/APARTMENT TRADE OPPORTUNITY. New York City three bedroom apartment wanted for exchange or rent, preferably on the Upper West Side, for one year, beginning June/July 2014 in exchange for a lovely, spacious three to four bedroom house with a fenced yard near the downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA. For more information, please email caretaker@caretaker.org with New York City/Charlottesville, VA Trade in the Subject Line.

Washington

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

MOUNTAIN MAN NEEDED to steward our 60 acre old growth forest, in the central Cascades, Washington. This is ideal for a fit, retired person, with a small cabin in a beautiful setting. The Whitewater River is 200 yards from your doorstep, and a half-mile to a wilderness hot spring. Salary $700/month for one hour of hiking daily and additional part-time work is available at $10/hour. Off grid with satellite internet connection; propane cooking, and wood heat. This is available annually, from May to November. You can start May, 2014. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

PET AND HOUSESIT on 300 acres, located 15 minutes from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. There are three cats, and two dogs. It is very private property with lots of wildlife and natural beauty. A private one bedroom garage apartment, all utilities plus car and Satellite TV furnished. You should have an outside source of income, as we provide a small salary in addition to living quarters. The owner is absent during the winter months. If interested please send background and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wyoming

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

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

Situations-wanted Ads

Semi-retired arborist, horticulturist offers home/pets/plant-sitting from May to November. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for details. I’m reliable, honest, and knowledgeable.

Gardener with dog seeks to transplant self to Western U.S. I’m tired of city life; noisy neighbors; landlords who don’t fix things. I long for solitude; wide open spaces; redwood forests; redrock canyons; sounds of lapping tides or burbling streams. Will caretake property; gardens; ghost towns; historic areas… Any opportunity to pursue photography – Big Plus. Need housing/income. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Responsible mature Male seeks winter caretaker position starting in the fall 2014. Alaska hunting/fishing lodge setting preferred, but will consider all areas of the country. I am a current Alaska resident, with considerable bush experience. Salaried position required. Must be able to have my dog with me. I am in good physical condition. I am a non drinker/smoker. References available upon request. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Responsible, diligent, and capable person seeking house sitting or caretaker position in the United States. Skills include hosting, house cleaning, and animal caregiving. Able to perform heavy labor work and some maintenance if needed. References upon request. Please contact at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Couple wants to manage a Florida Keys property such as a small resort or motel. Retired teacher and Executive salesman honest, reliable, and trustworthy! Christian, friendly and good workers can help you run your property! Please contact Gary at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Personal assistant can handle complex international/domestic travel, correspondence, editing, proofreading, events, social media – computer savvy. Hourly/retainer. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

An experienced, well rounded couple is looking for a more rural setting! We have been caretaking our present beautiful estate for over 13 years, camp-hosted various secluded state park campgrounds seven years, and cattle ranched seven years. Interested in long-term caretaking with housing in Oregon/Washington. We have some income, excellent current and past references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Responsible mature Male seeks winter caretaker position starting in the fall 2014. Alaska hunting/fishing lodge setting preferred, but will consider all areas of the country. I am a current Alaska resident, with considerable bush experience. Salaried position required. Must be able to have my dog with me. I am in good physical condition. I am a non drinker/smoker. References available upon request. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Retired male looking for remote caretaker position. I have extensive handyman skills, outdoor skills, as a licensed guide, and experience living in remote areas in primitive conditions. Please contact Harry at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mother of two young homeschooled girls looking to caretake in a Spanish speaking country, preferably Mexico/central America starting September/October. Have previous caretaking experience in Japan, USA and Europe. My daughters are well behaved, great travelers and love animals. We will take fantastic care of your cats, dogs and plants! Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Want to caretake property along coastal Oregon/long-term. Need pay/housing (cabin/yurt/house). Reliable; industrious self-starter 40+ with dog enjoys solitude. Non-smoker/no drugs. Will garden; provide security; general upkeep. Need to be settled somewhere by September. Ten years ago I provided security for 75 acre woodland in Georgia; lived in cabin among the trees; made enough to cover supplies and storage unit. Would like to find something like that again. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Short Term Sitter. 10 to 20 days. Available on short notice. Weather dependent. Experience with cats, dogs, rabbits, chickens, and horses. Background of ranchettes, B&B (sitter only), cabin cruiser, and haciendas. Non-maintenance oriented except in emergencies. Retired older senior male of excellent health, no meds, non-smoking, no drugs, social drinker, and no pets. Make note for yourself and friends, and call Robert at [Contact info available to subscribers]. Thanks and May the Winds bring You much Tranquility!

Couple retiring December seeking caretaker job in Northern California. Husband’s experience law enforcement and cattle/agriculture. Wife’s experience paralegal, caregiving of elderly and special needs. Dependable, honest and great references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker/house sitting/Pet Care. Retired, healthy, educated, single woman seeking full-time house-sitting/pet care position in exchange for rent-free living accommodations (salary optional, depending on duties). I have a passport and am willing to relocate. I would prefer a year-round commitment. I have a small dog (my best friend). I am organized, honest, responsible, flexible, and have a sense of humor to adapt to life’s unexpected challenges! I have 30+ years of accounting/business/administrative work experience (before retiring) and raised six (successful) children. (Doesn’t that just about say it all?!) No addictions – other than chocolate! I am a good person. References on request. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Adult Caregiver available. Caring, dependable, people person. Fifteen years experience with Alzheimer’s, stroke, etc. Also fifty years experience as horse trainer and instructor in English and western. Location desired is Alabama. Anywhere from Birmingham south as far as Prattville. Excellent references for both occupations. Available June 1st. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Single mature male seeking caretaking position. Prefer remote and challenging environments, but open to many experiences. I am a self starter, organized, independent and very reliable. Just ask my references. I have lived off grid for several months at a time, and know the importance of adapting to all situations. Also capable of maintaining your home as you desire. Experienced handyman, excellent at problem solving, includes plumbing, electrical, and building. Hard work does not scare me. Excellent references. If I say I’ll do it…Consider it done. Prefer Western half of the country. Available immediately. Looking forward to hearing from you at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Trustworthy German Couple seeking a house sitting-position. Preferably in California, NYC, Chicago, or Vancouver for July/August 2014. Middle-aged former flight attendant and business man. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hello – I’m a professional woman, freelance event producer originally from the North Shore of Oahu. I work in Southern California, NYC and Hawaii. Looking for a house sitting or property caretaker position for the months of August and October 2014 in Hawaii – Oahu, Kauai, Maui, Big Island; I will need use of a car on all islands except for Oahu. If you are heading out of town for a trip or just need some help, I am able to care for your animals, plants, garden and home in exchange for room or guest house cottage, use of kitchen and own bathroom. Stipend depending on the amount of work needed. I am booked for the month of September on Oahu and looking to anchor my time in Hawaii with the other two months. I care for vacation rentals and guest houses in Joshua Tree, CA during the fall and spring. Started house sitting and animal caretaking as the responsible high school kid years ago and have been doing so ever since. Worked in humane education and was an adoption councilor for SPCA LA, therefore have a lot of background in animal care. Been a homeowner and property manager. Looking to keep having wonderful adventures and quiet places to write. If my cat, Gwen, can come with me too even better. For more information and references please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

San Diego County: Estate Sitter/Caretaker Available 6/1/14. Will provide excellent references for your peace of mind, exceptional pet care, home security, package/mail collection and contractor management. I’m a 3x homeowner, reliable, meticulous when it comes to cleaning, very pet-savvy, non-smoker/non-drinker with my own vehicle. Photos available. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Married Couple Seeks: Full-time, year round caretaking position for a private residence, lodge, bed and breakfast, guest or family ranch in a Colorado location. More than 25 years combined experience in a small business, large group services, maintenance, landscaping, horse packing, farm and ranch duties, employee management, multiple day hunting and outdoor trip excursions. We are conscientious, self-starters and have a great work ethic. We are project visionaries, pay close attention to details and take pride in completing a project from start to finish. We welcome an opportunity to be creative in our jobs. If interested, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] References available upon request.

Retired couple living in the Palms Springs Area has availability for June, July, August and September. Can do caretaking or dog sitting. We are professional people who have excellent references. Please call or email [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Experienced working Caretaker, proficient in all areas of home building, remodeling, repairs, groundskeeping and maintenance, landscaping and gardening. Heavy equipment operator, boat driver, novice SEL pilot. Also former resort Executive Chef/current personal chef well-versed with many cuisines. I can manicure your grounds, harvest the herbs and produce, slaughter the chicken, prepare a fine meal and build a gazebo outside to dine under! Seeking paying caretaking and/or private chef position, preferably on an island or for home in tropics or other warm climbs. For complete bio, resume and references contact Marc at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Award-winning journalist/experienced caretaker/pet-sitter seeks house-sit on/near Oregon coast. Trustworthy-Responsible-Mature-Nonsmoker. Excellent references/background check plus income. See profile/photos in the January/February 2014 issue of the Gazette. Please call Catherine at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Situation wanted in Los Angeles, California. 50’s Female Mom, Horticulturalist, prior NREMT, Ivy League Engineer, educated in animal science and agriculture would appreciate house sitting or renting rooms/wing in a house to share and or large guest house located in Los-Angeles between UCLA and Studio-City. Please consider if you love your home and gardens, want to travel, and/or are debating downsizing but don’t want to leave your home and appreciate having another adult resident. Some prior experience with residential property management, and general contractor in house-remodel. I am honest, ethical, responsible, easy-going, and 4D-Free. Please respond to [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you!

Mature couple seeking a house sitting/caretaking position. I’m retired from the government with 30 years of service. Husband has a CDL, trains horses, works cattle, operates heavy equipment (extremely handy, can do anything). We are looking to relocate to Central California and hopefully caretake for a ranch life. We have two border collies, two outside cats and six horses. We are trustworthy, dependable and hard working. Please call Dixie at [Contact info available to subscribers]

We are looking for a new adventure. We spent our winter caretaking an off-grid cabin deep in the Siskious in Southern Oregon. Please see our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to see more about us. We have a proven track record as caretakers and property managers of properties both elegant and rustic. We are looking for a caretaker, work-trade, stewardship, or farming opportunity. We have excavation, landscaping, masonry, gardening, ranching (cattle and horses), carpentry, painting, accounting, reservations, and cleaning skills along with a very good work ethic. We prefer the west coast of the United States, but are open to discuss any situation that involves living in the islands, the coast, the mountains, near a river or lake, or any other place of beauty where gardening is an option. We have very little baggage and are prepared to move soon. Our two children are very stable, well mannered, witty and fun to be around. They enjoy living where their parents work and enjoy being involved in projects and having structured chores. They have been homeschooling for the last few months and we plan on continuing this trend. We are a young non-smoking couple with 16 wonderful years working together as a team. We enjoy working hard and are eager to start our next adventure. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers] or through our website’s contact us page.

Retired couple looking for a caretaking position on a Ranch/Farm. Dependable, non-drinking, non-smoking. We have experience in farming and ranching activities, rehabilitation of older and injured equines, natural horsemanship and alternative medical treatment for animals. Also have experience in Dutch Oven Cooking. Housing required. Salary negotiable. Long-time property owners. References available on request. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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