The Caretaker Gazette November / December 2014

Alabama

GATEHOUSE VOLUNTEERS needed from November 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015. Volunteers must have their own RV and will need to work the gatehouse at Millers Ferry Campground and Isaac Creek Campground. Work a minimum of 20 hours per week and the volunteer is provided a full service campsite, water, power, and sewer hook-up included for your RV. Please apply online through our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Alaska

CARETAKER WANTED for a remote 5-Star Lodge in southeastern Alaska. We are located 50 miles north of Ketchikan in the Tongass National Forest. We are looking for a caretaker who can make a solid seven month commitment now through April 30, 2015. If you are interested please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

RVING VOLUNTEER PARK HOST needed from May 15 to September 15, 2015. The Park is located 15 miles east of Fairbanks. The Park Host will have duties with visitor assistance, landscaping, litter pickup, mowing and maintenance of bulletin boards. Duties include assisting visitors by providing park/recreation information and distributing Title 36, park maps, and other informational handouts. The volunteers will assist the Ranger staff with a wide variety of other duties throughout the season, although small changes are made based on when the thaw comes to interior Alaska. Volunteers are provided a full service campsite, including RV electric hook-up, water, and sewer in return for providing 24 – 30 hours a week of volunteer service. Please apply online through [Contact info available to subscribers]

Argentina

WE NEED VOLUNTEERS to help build a second house which is part of a yoga retreat center in a small village on the coast of Chubut Province, located 300 kms south of Puerto Madryn. We are building an “eco barrio”, with natural building techniques with earth, mud, wood, grass, stones… just in front of the sea, and 40 minutes walking north from the village. Our project is to build five homes with natural materials (soil, stones, and recycled wood) and alternative energy in a single geographic location: Shrimp-Chubut-Patagonia Argentina. We will give accommodation in our homes and food for the working days, for a minimum time period of one week. And if you plan to stay for a longer period we can think about giving you a salary. And the place is very nice to do hiking, kayaking, and bird watching. We can guide you to these beautiful sites. We speak French, Spanish and English. You are very welcome here. For more info, please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Argentina

WE NEED HELP AT OUR FARM. We speak only Spanish so we are looking for Spanish-speaking help. We produce goat and cow milk as our main activity to produce cheese, and since this is a touristic place, on the weekends we open a restaurant. During the week we receive school children who come to learn about the cheese production and the food production in general. We have a house with one room, especially prepared to receive the host. This is a family business. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

LONG-TERM, house sitter needed for my beautiful three bedroom/two bath home just outside of Phoenix, starting January 1, 2015. A small private house, including utilities, is offered in exchange for watering the plants and feeding and taking care of my 11-year-old cat. You must be a non-smoking individual or couple. Please – no kids, other pets, alcohol, drugs, or other bad habits. For more information, please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers] and explain why you would be the best person(s) for this. Thanks.

WORKERS ARE NEEDED year around. I have a working cattle and dude ranch in the high desert in Arizona, with two lakes, a campground, B&B, horse and cattle pastures, barns, miles of fence line, kennels, irrigation, organic gardens, fruit trees and a running river. Chores would include any or all of the above. Garden chores start in April. During the spring and summer there is a vast amount of yard work at the ranch and lake. Suggested stay starts at two weeks, then one month or longer. There are separate accommodations, three bedrooms with 1.5 bath, full kitchen etc. This is a remote location and you will need your own transportation or I can pick you up in Prescott or the nearest town. No children or pets. There is a lot of organic meat, veggies and pizza, so whatever you like. Vegetarians are welcome when our gardens are producing. We are on well water. You can horseback ride, fish, swim, boat, hunt, hike, gold pan or go to an old western bar down the road. The nearest big town is 45 minutes away. We are surrounded by ranches and mountains. We work six to eight hour days, with two days off. We play hard. Please send your resume or questions to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A LUSH HOMESTEAD near Tucson is seeking live-in help with organic poultry and gardens. Assist two to three hours per day and learn how to run the place so you can hold the fort when we vacation. No salary, stipend negotiable when we are gone. Living quarters in separate private furnished building with minimalist kitchen and bathroom with composting toilet. We provide electric, water, Wi-Fi, laundry, and occasionally share food that our homestead generates. There are acres of open space to enjoy, abundant wildlife, hiking plus shopping nearby. Applicant should be handy, heat-tolerant, conservation minded and willing to live simply. You will need to be a non-smoker, drug and fragrance-free, and have no pets. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Letters to the Editor

Hi Gary, we found our last caretakers as the result of an ad we placed on your website six years ago. I hope our new help wanted ad in the Gazette is as successful this time and that the respondents are as qualified. Appreciatively, Mike M., Redding,

Ca

Hi Mike, thanks for your kind words and for, once again, submitting your help wanted ad for caretakers with us. We’ve grown tremendously in the past six years, with many new well-qualified subscribers. I’m sure your new ad will be as successful as the last and you’ll find qualified people for your position.

Hi Gary, my husband and I are slowly traveling our way across the U.S. thanks to some positions we’ve found in your Gazette. We’re getting ready to take a great leap and find a position outside the U.S. We’d love to have our profile in the Gazette as a means to showcase our experiences to property owners. What’s the best way to do this? Thank you to you and your staff for all you do. Laura and Jim W. Des Moines, IA

Hi Laura and Jim, I appreciate your message. We always enjoy hearing from our subscribers. It’s great that you and your husband have been able to use the Gazette to travel throughout the U.S. Being profiled in the Gazette is a great way to highlight your experiences to prospective employers and to help other subscribers who are contemplating a caretaker lifestyle. Please read Page 8 of each issue for our profiles. For your profile, please email us this info to be featured in a future issue of the Gazette:

Caretaker Profile:

Profile Title Date of Birth Address Interests Favorite Quote Approximately 900 word Profile Two photos: a close-up photo of you and then a photo of you on the property you are caretaking

Dear Gary, I am newly retired and new to The Caretaker Gazette. I wanted to know if you had some “best practices” to share with me as I’m new to all of this. I’d like to get started caretaking and house sitting soon, maybe get ready to take my first position in the spring. I’d love to hear some advice from you. Thank you! Sincerely, Margaret P., Houston, TX

Hi Margaret, congratulations on your retirement and thank you for your subscription! As far as advice, I always recommend keeping it simple when responding to property owners. You should have these three things prepared before contacting any property owners: 1) Have a good, one-page resume or introductory cover letter ready to be mailed, faxed, or emailed directly to the property owner. In it you should highlight your experiences and strengths that you would bring to a caretaking or house sitting position. 2) Have at least three to four good, checkable references with a brief overview of how you know the reference and include their current phone number for the property owner to call. 3) After you have your resume and references organized, be available for a phone interview (especially in the case of property owners who need to fill a position quickly and would like to speak with you). Best of luck and thanks again. You’re always welcome to email or call us with your specific questions.

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Arkansas

PROPERTY CARETAKER NEEDED in Searcy, AR. We are now accepting applications for a Maintenance/Caretaker position in Searcy at a 40 apartment complex. A two bedroom apartment will be provided to the caretaker, but the amount of work must equal the rent of apartment. Flexible hours available. You must have experience, tools and transportation. A background check is required. To apply, please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE ARE A RECENTLY RETIRED COUPLE looking for help this fall with projects around the property. Some light construction will be involved so carpentry skills would be helpful. We live on the banks of a world famous trout stream (White River) in the north central Ozarks in Arkansas. We have a neat cabin next door to our house that would be available. Work would involve working alongside my husband doing improvement projects around the property (fence building, lean to shed construction, tiki hut building, limb and brush removal and other outside jobs). We plan on working an average of 20 or so hours per week depending on the weather. We will provide lodging in the cabin and a couple of meals a day in exchange for your help. We have two large dogs and four cats, so loving animals would be helpful and if we had to be gone for a short time, you might be asked to care for them. We have bicycles, canoes and kayaks as this area is ripe with outdoor opportunities. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Australia

SINGLE OR COUPLE REQUIRED for a Collarenebri farming property. Duties will be 20 hours/week of basic farm work, maintenance and livestock husbandry in return for a small wage. A three bedroom house and electricity will be provided. Farm experience and 55+ year-olds preferred. Additional paid farm work is also available. Interested in this position? If so, please call the Property Owners at [Contact info available to subscribers]

HI THERE, I am looking for a house/cat-sitter over the Christmas break for my home and sweet cat, in a lovely townhouse in Balgowlah, Sydney. I will need someone from December 20 – 31, 2014. For more details, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs a caretaker. This is a live in position, with a one bedroom furnished unit provided. This is an honoury role. As a Caretaker you will be required to open the paceway gates at 4 a.m. and close the gates at 5 p.m. every day. To apply, with references, please call: [Contact info available to subscribers]

A CARETAKER/GARDENER POSITION is available at the Hot Springs Leisure Park. We are off of the Kennedy Highway, in Innot Hot Springs, Queensland. The facility has six thermal pools ranging from cold to hot. Activities in the area include the use of the tennis court, bird watching and fossicking. The park is pet friendly. The person or couple we are looking for will be keen gardeners and able to carry out caretaking activities. There is staff to do the extra physical work. This is in exchange for a camp or vehicle site at no cost. The use of facilities will be available free of charge to the successful applicants. For further info please phone [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE REQUIRE CASUAL LIVE-IN CARETAKERS in Montville, Queensland with a view for part-time permanent work in the future for the right people. Must be computer literate and have hospitality skills. Duties include administration, handyman skills and food preparation. Accommodation provided with the position. Couples are encouraged to apply. Daily hours consist of 7 – 8:30am in the mornings and 5 – 7pm in the evenings, five days per week. Your own transport is an advantage but not essential. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Austria

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

California

BEAUTIFUL 39 ACRE Nonprofit Nature Education Center on the Mendocino, CA coast is looking for a couple as year-round live-in lodging managers for overnight guest lodge and campground that supports education programs. Position available January 2015. Desire a couple experienced in office management, outreach, guest services, maintenance and groundskeeping. Must be organized, team players, flexible, eco-friendly, and enjoy nature. Experience or interest in environmental education helpful. Lodging provided: two bedroom house with ocean view plus a living stipend. No pets, no smoking, references required. Please email resume and request for more info to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING A HANDY PERSON for general caretaking and maintenance of an eight acre property outside of Georgetown (above the snowline). Studio apartment with a separate entrance, endless hiking/riding trails as well as a gardening plot and yard of your own included. Responsibilities include: weeding, brush removal, mowing pruning and caring for three dogs and nine chickens. Understanding of basic plumbing, carpentry and vehicle maintenance appreciated. References, credit history and background check will be factored in. Sense of humor, and a love of the outdoors required! No drugs/smoking. Please email your cover letter and resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

FREE RENT AVAILABLE in Modesto if you have an RV. [Contact info available to subscribers] is accepting applications for a property caretaker. You must have your own self-contained RV (camper, 5th wheel, trailer, motor home… etc.). We provide a professional hookup for your RV and you have access to water, sewer, gas and electric. Your RV will be behind a double gated area in a very quiet atmosphere. In exchange for free rent you will be the property caretaker which means providing janitorial service twice a week for the church buildings and to keep the area organized and clean. Some yard work will be involved with a riding lawn mower. For much more information please contact[Contact info available to subscribers] to get a better view.

FALL/WINTER CARETAKING POSITION AVAILABLE in the California Sierra foothills. RV/trailer needed (electricity and water provided. No sewer hookup). Watch over a secluded 37 acre home and property from October to the end of December. Property located 65 miles northeast of Sacramento and 100 miles from Reno. Borders two intersecting rivers (gold panning and fishing); five minutes to Lake Englebright (boating/fishing); 2+ hours to San Francisco; 3+ hours to Hwy 101, the Redwoods and the Coast. Single or couple only. References, background check and signed agreement required. Only duty required: Feed one outdoor cat. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

ARE YOU READY TO LIVE ON A LAKE? You must be a retired couple for this caretaker position and available to start by December 10, 2014. Must have your own outside income (social security, pension, dividends, etc.). You will live year-round on one of the most beautiful pieces of property with 500 feet of lakefront on Clear Lake, California’s largest natural lake, one of the best bass fishing lakes on the West Coast! Located 21/2 hours north of San Francisco. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info on the property. Manage and care for a four-unit resort on five acres that can get busy during the summer Holiday Weekends and several weeks during summer. Only 15 to 20 minutes to the town of Clearlake (Safeway and Wal-Mart) but far enough away to give you the most peaceful and quiet setting. Nonsmokers, no drugs, no alcohol and no dogs. Must have good handyman and landscaping skills and be in good physical condition. This is ideal if you are the type of person who likes to keep busy each day and especially on your own time schedule. You will be given a 750 square foot one-bedroom log cabin (only suitable for a couple), located fifty feet from the beach and dock, utility allowance up to $100, and a minimum monthly salary of $500 depending on your skills and your qualifications. If you would like to live on five private acres without major expenses such as a mortgage and insurance, this is the place. Single individuals need not apply. Interviews will be conducted on the property. Please send your resume, listing all of your handyman and landscaping skills, outside income explanation, and current references with addresses and telephone numbers to [Contact info available to subscribers]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED on an 80 foot yacht which serves as a floating Bed and Breakfast in the San Francisco Bay Area. Surrounded by Berkeley, Oakland, and San Francisco, she is in an ideal location as a base for exploring the Bay Area. We offer elegant accommodations for up to three guest couples with fine breakfasts and optional dinner service. Guests come to relax and be soothed. We also host private events, live music concerts, and a film series, so the tasks of our assistants would be diverse. Volunteer duties would include attending to the guests, cooking, housekeeping, and maintenance of the yacht. Guests often tip well, which is an incentive to come and work here. We offer a nice room, usually with private bath and board on this beautiful yacht, as well as tips from our guests. Personality and grooming are very important, as you will be dealing directly with guests. Computer skills are helpful as well. Bonus points if you know how to sand, paint, and varnish. We are looking for a couple, but will consider a single for a term of at least a month. Please email your resume, photos, and verifiable references to consider you for the post to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Cambodia

HELP NEEDED at our 4-star-resort located on the nicest and quietest beach of Sihanoukville. We are looking for educated people who want to support our team in the high season from November until April. We offer food, beverage and accommodation for free and perhaps more. For more information please contact us via our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Canada

house sitter WANTED in Princeton, British Columbia from November 12, 2014 to April 15, 2015. We have recently built a 1,800 sq. ft. house that is 12km from town. It is off grid, solar powered with back-up generators and solar hot water. There is an outdoor wood furnace that heats the radiant floor with another wood stove in the living room. We are on a small lake with 20 acres and on a dead end road which is plowed after snow fall. We have a backhoe which is used for plowing our driveway. Satellite internet is provided. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

HANDS-ON/SUPERVISORY maintenance caretaker/houseman position available in Toronto, Ontario. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining the assigned residence in excellent condition, to the highest functional and aesthetic standards. This position reports to the House Manager or such other individual as may be designated from time-to-time. This position includes responsibility for all exterior maintenance, including the grounds, any out buildings or other structures (e.g. boat house, swimming pools; irrigation system), interior maintenance including the general good repair of the structures themselves as well as all mechanical and electrical equipment that is integral to those structures (e.g. HVAC, dry-o-tron, gas and water systems); and perform all related administrative duties such as maintaining financial and warranty records pertaining to work performed either personally, or by hired trades, and using such information to prepare periodic summaries of expenditures and financial forecasts for the House Manager to integrate into the household financial reports and budgets. You will be responsible for obtaining quotes and recommending quotes for approval by the House Manager; when work is completed the Maintenance Serviceman /Groundskeeper is responsible for reviewing invoices to ensure that charges made are for the approved work and that cost and time parameters have been met. If there are discrepancies, the Maintenance Serviceman/Groundskeeper is responsible for investigating and within limits, negotiating corrective action. Salary will be $70,000 per year. Please email your resume and references and mention that you are applying for [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caribbean

LOOKING FOR a resident caretaker. Must be financially secure and mature. The position is for part-time light duties on a desirable location at a small Caribbean inn. Free housing and utilities are provided on the resort’s premises, plus approximately $500/month stipend in exchange for part-time work. The applicant should be in good health, resourceful, trustworthy and addiction and drug-free. For USA citizens, a passport is not needed to fly from the States, as Culebra, Puerto Rico is a territory of the USA. To get more information, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

INNKEEPERS NEEDED starting in the Winter 2015. Vieques Island’s oldest eco-resort, la finca caribe, is looking for a managing couple to run our rustic guesthouse and cabanas. This two-person team will live in an on-site cabin, with hands-on management of all daily operations of facilities and pool, office, and guest services. This is a great opportunity for a couple, each with 15 +/- years’ experience in combination of hospitality, property building maintenance, office and computing, housekeeping, eco-tourism/sustainability, conversational Spanish, and simple/rustic living. Seeking self-motivators, team players, who are comfortable with remote management and guest service commitment, excellent communication skills, boundless energy, tropical know-how, and a serious sense of humor. Salary depends of experience, probably low for US standards, includes a cabin, car, and utilities. Prefer a long-term commitment for this ongoing, 8 to 11 month position (one to four winter months off is possible for those who want time to travel). No calls please. Send resumes with letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more. Due to the volume of interest, we are only able to respond to qualified applicants. Thanks.

Colombia

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. We have a hostel in Cali and need volunteers to clean the rooms, help with tourists, the computer, and all the things relative to a hostel. It could be construction, painting or any other help, depending of the need. For more information, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

OUR BOUTIQUE BEACH RESORT is seeking a volunteer who is fluent in both English and Spanish to help attend to our clients (must have exceptional customer service skills in both languages). This person would have various responsibilities. When there are no clients in the resort these responsibilities range from gardening, helping with daily/weekly maintenance and ongoing projects, etc. When there are clients at the resort, the responsibilities will consist mainly of helping in the kitchen and dining room (wash dishes, prepare food with chef of resort), waiter (serving meals and snack in dining area and beach), bar-tending, (mixing cocktails from the menu with the Director of Operations) and helping clients with whatever they may need or desire during their stay here. Yoga knowledge or Yoga certified a Plus, as we have a large yoga rancho on the beach where we offer yoga and meditation sessions to our guests. This person would report directly to the owners and Director of Operations of the resort. This is a small beach front boutique hotel/resort on five acres. The property consists of many palm trees, a large green pasture where we are starting our vegetable gardens. The property is located one hour from the historic Centro of Santa Marta, 15 minutes from the entrance to the Parque Tayrona and 30 minutes from Palomino. There are many activities to do nearby in the park, waterfall treks, river tubing, nature hikes, etc. The main rules for the volunteer are as follows – to maintain that staff quarters and bathrooms are clean. During off hours you may use the hotel facilities, always giving hotel guests priority. Wear a hotel T-shirt and maintain a proper appearance. Volunteers must wash their own clothes. Three meals a day are served to volunteers. Things to bring: comfortable clothing, pants for evenings, bug repellent, hat, sunblock, sunglasses, flip flops and gardening shoes or boots, gardening gloves, bathing suit, flash light, towels, and bathroom toiletries. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Colorado

HOUSEKEEPER/CARETAKER: Seeking an experienced individual or couple to fill a permanent full-time housekeeper position and part-time caretaker position for a 300 acre Colorado Springs area horse property. Primary responsibilities are housekeeping (experience required) and horse care/feeding (one dozen horses, experience desired). Background check and verifiable references required. Compatible animals welcome. Housing and utilities provided; salary and benefits negotiable. Looking to hire now. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

COUPLE OR SINGLE NEEDED near National Parks! 775-square foot alternative Hybrid Adobe home on two acres in a forested Pinon/Juniper area with well, electricity, internet, phone, Refrigerator/Standup Freezer, and Propane stove/wood stove. Located at the top of 2,000-foot deep Dolores River Canyon on paved country highway. Cortez, CO is 45 minutes away; it’s 75 minutes to Moab and these National Parks: Canyonlands, Arches, Mesa Verde; Telluride; Durango, CO. Basecamp is a Logistics Center for the Navajo Humanitarian/Permaculture/Sustainability Project. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more. Caretaking assists our team. Volunteers needed for project. Home needs repair, maintenance, cleanup and your cat! Start soon, for what could possibly turn out to be a long-term position. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers], a dude ranch/resort in central Colorado is seeking a full-time maintenance/ranch foreman. This person will be responsible for all facilities, maintenance, and all grounds. The position includes salary, room and board year around and vehicle benefits. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information, or email [Contact info available to subscribers] if you think that you would be a successful applicant.

Connecticut

CARETAKING POSITION AVAILABLE for a mature couple in Sharon, Connecticut in the beautiful Berkshire Hills, a four season sports area with lakes and charming colonial towns. Seeking a mature couple with excellent references to live in attached one bedroom apartment with separate entrance in return for grounds maintenance and housekeeping. Our house is a beautiful six bedroom 1790 colonial on 26 acres with woods, fields, a trout stream and extensive gardens. We need a knowledgeable gardener and handyman plus a meticulous housekeeper. Other desirable skills are machine maintenance, carpentry and elder caregiving and hospitality. The job requires a minimum of 20 hours (10 per person) of work a week for basic chores in exchange for the apartment with all utilities including Wi-Fi and Cable TV. Additional work compensated at $20 per hour with a maximum of $2,000 per month. Candidates for the job must have a healthy life-style, be fit and energetic, and be meticulous in maintaining the house and grounds. They should love animals and may have a well-behaved pet of their own. Creative people and enthusiastic vegetable gardeners are particularly welcome. This is ideal for “young” retirees. Candidates should be debt free and have some financial security. Other part-time employment off-premises is possible. Please reply to [Contact info available to subscribers] giving your experience, references and reasons for wanting such a position.

Costa Rica

HELLO FRIENDS! [Contact info available to subscribers], located just outside San Isidro de General in South Pacific Costa Rica, is an Environmental Conservation Project where students, volunteers, and visitors can learn how a tropical organic farm functions. We are an Educational Institute where individuals can learn how to milk a cow, harvest a mango tree, or use medicinal herbs. [Contact info available to subscribers] gives everyone an opportunity to learn about life at its most basic form and exist in a fully sustainable community. We are happy to receive volunteers, student groups, families, and environmental interns from abroad. In addition, eco-tourism organizations send groups of volunteers to [Contact info available to subscribers] every year to participate in the project. We offer opportunities for undergraduate groups, ASB, graduate students, and researchers to pursue specific interests or field work pertaining to sustainability and organic farming. Students looking to pursue a career in sustainability will have the opportunity to have practical experience that will be invaluable to their future endeavors. We believe that the best way to preserve our Planet is for everyone to be active and lend a helping hand to Mother Nature. The problems are right in front of us, from greenhouse gases to massive landfills, pesticides in our food, and unclean drinking water, making it everyone’s responsibility to wake up and live a more responsible life. We cannot change the world in a day, but if we all do our part we can change the course of history. So start today and join us in our attempt to create a more sustainable future. Thanks for your help and please contact us for more information about [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more and then contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

NEED A CARETAKER for a beautiful ocean view home near Montezuma, on Costa Rica’s Nicoya peninsula. Minimum six month commitment, just water the plants and take care of our house. There is very little work involved! Would love to potentially do a trade and stay in a home in California. The start/end times are flexible. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Three caretaking references required.

VOLUNTEERS with construction skills, welding experience, and knowledge of how to build an electric fence are needed on a monkey and wildlife rescue center and permaculture farm being developed 100% by volunteers. The location is on a beautiful farm with basic facilities, located 1/2 mile from the beach in Playa Ocotal, on the Pacific coast and a five minute drive from Playas del Coco, a quaint tourist town. Rustic accommodations are provided. There is a minimum commitment of one month, although we have several long-term (six months to one or more year) volunteers. We also have the need for volunteers with the following skill sets: fundraising, carpentry skills, permaculture design, welding, electrical, renewable energy sources, plumbing, aquaponics, animal care, wildlife rescue, marketing, bee keeping, sustainable building techniques, composting toilets, electrical fencing, gardening, cheese making, landscaping, construction and volunteer managing. For additional information and to apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ecuador

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

England

LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER and organizer required for a family in Surrey. The successful applicant will have experience of a high standard of housekeeping, with a good eye for detail and organizing, enjoy cooking, be a confident driver with a clean driving license and speak English fluently. Net salary circa £400.00 per week depending on experience and hours worked, would likely suit an energetic person. You must be a non-smoker. To apply, please send a covering letter and your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

DEDICATED GARDENER needed in Exmoor in west Somerset. Must have flower, fruit and veg experience. Duties will include 28 hours gardening weekly in summer, halved in winter, for a tax-free unfurnished cottage on Exmoor. Your own garden and barn will be provided. A mature, childless couple is preferred. Spouse needs own occupation. Animals welcome. References essential. To apply, please call [Contact info available to subscribers], weekdays.

Florida

LONG-TERM RENT-FREE COMPANION needed to help around my Southwest Florida rural home. Must be honest, love animals, tobacco free, have own vehicle and income. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

France

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

Georgia

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

MATURE, HONEST CARETAKER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY in the Macon, GA area. Will need to provide security, mowing, and light maintenance. Housing/shop will be provided on 150 woodland acres of peace, beauty, and solitude, with a large vegetable garden. No salary. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and include the word “Caretaker” in the Subject Line.

Germany

CAR/house sitter needed next year. I relocated from Hamburg to Lüneburg, about 50km southeast of Hamburg. Next year I want to attend a women’s soccer world championship in Vancouver, B.C. So I need a house sitter for my cat, who is 14-years-old. The time would be from May 29 to July 9, 2015. I am living in an apartment now with two rooms, only one bed, but sofa and a guest bed, but these two are not really comfortable. So best would be one woman. Lüneburg is a beautiful middle university town, many pubs, a beautiful historic downtown, rehab clinic with park and as old salt city there is a brine thermal bath. Nature preserves and Lüneburg National Park are nearby as well. The apartment is on the 4th floor (with elevator) with a nice view. Nice neighbors as well. For lesbians applying there is a table of regulars in Lüneburg in a restaurant. I am looking for someone reliable, non-smoking, non-drinking, drug free, circumspect, whose first interest is caring for my cat. Best for me, of course, would be a house swap, if anyone from the Vancouver area would be interested to be in this interesting area here in northern Germany. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hawaii

CARETAKER’S ASSISTANT NEEDED for a large residential, off-the-grid, property in Kipahulu, Maui, located two miles from Haleakala National Park. A paradise of rainforests, waterfalls, pools, mountains and views of the Pacific. This work-trade position is for one hardworking, no-drama individual who can contribute to the landscaping and maintenance of the property. Very physical work. Digging, hauling, weed whacking, machete work, planting, decorative and veggie garden maintenance. 14 hours/week in exchange for a small, private, fully equipped dwelling, all the fruits and veggies from the land you can eat. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

BIG ISLAND OF HAWAI’I. Looking for conscious earth stewards for a beautiful sanctuary in Ka’u, Hawai’i. Minimum stay: three months. Longer stay, a definite possibility if it is a mutually beneficial exchange. You must have a car. This is ideal space for those who cherish elegant, voluntary simplicity, for whom self-inquiry, beauty, mindfulness and integrity are important and for those who are nourished by and love to connect with and care for gardens and orchards. Kipukamaluhia is a unique dharma center/eco sanctuary in the heart of Ka’u, on the Big Island of Hawai’i. People come throughout the year for personal and group retreats and we always need help in the gardens! We also have work opportunities for single people available year ’round. If you are interested, please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Iceland

[Contact info available to subscribers] VOLUNTEERS are needed. The [Contact info available to subscribers] workcamp is a project done in cooperation with Sirkus Íslands. The workcamp will give you the opportunity to experience almost two weeks in the land of Northern lights, exploring cultures through circus acrobatics. Sirkus Íslands was founded in the year 2007. The circus is a big group of people with talents in circus arts with ambitions to show people daring and funny circus acts. The group includes specialists in aerial entertainment, acrobatics, juggling, fire shows, stilt walking and roving entertainers. Participants in this workcamp can learn to juggle with bowls or clubs, and do acro-yoga. Circus artists will give workshops where participants have the chance to learn the arts of juggling, balancing and all object manipulation. Participants can also learn to balance on tightropes, slack ropes, rola bolas, unicycles and globes. Group acrobatics and pyramid building is combined with trampoline and tumbling. Truly brave souls can venture into the air on teeterboard or aerial acrobatics. Have in mind that you don’t have to be experienced in circus to join the workcamp: positive energy is more than enough to be part of it! [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will stay in a well-equipped house, in a beautiful setting inside the Botanical Gardens of the city of Reykjavík, which are located about four kilometers from the center of the city. Volunteers will be sleeping in shared rooms/dorms in a sleeping bag accommodation. Please bring your own. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Visitors to Reykjavík experience easily the pure energy at the heart of Iceland’s capital city – whether from the boiling thermal energy underground, the natural green energy within the city and around it, or the lively culture and fun-filled nightlife. In November you can see the Northern lights (Aurora Borealis) in Iceland. In the area closer than 100 Km from Reykjavík, there are several spectacular waterfalls, geysers, impressive coastline and the well-known geothermal Blue Lagoon spa to visit. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illionis

BED & BREAKFAST MANAGER needed. We are seeking a professional or couple to co-own, operate and live in a Bed and Breakfast on the north shore of Chicago. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of or interest in Chicago and its unique architectural history as well as an appreciation for museum quality furnishings. Responsible for providing guest services, vendor management and interacting with the owner’s management team. An enthusiastic entrepreneurial attitude is a must for this business opportunity. Individuals must be willing to make an initial investment in the LLC, and apply their marketing skills, and community outreach efforts toward growing the business. Excellent salary and corporate benefits package offered. Spacious living accommodations provided. Please email a resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] for immediate consideration.

A CHICAGO ADULT HOUSEHOLD is seeking a Housekeeper. These homeowners enjoy having long-term employees, and their employees greatly enjoy working for them. Their spacious home has no pets and requires the typical housekeeping duties: general and detailed housecleaning, caring for artwork and fine home accessories, laundry and ironing, organizing, and so on. They value their privacy and would prefer a quiet, unobtrusive Housekeeper that keeps to themselves, is self-motivated, and takes pride in the work they do. Salary commensurate with skills and experience or professional training; they do prefer employees with previous experience working in a home of wealth. No phone calls, please. If you are interested, please email us your resume, a recent photo, and a copy of your driver’s license for consideration to [Contact info available to subscribers] If accepted we will then send you an application to be completed.

Indonesia

BALI – house sitter/pet-care giver needed for two dogs. Responsible live-in helper needed for a 60-year-old American artist who travels frequently. No salary. Lots of free time. Small Maid’s room, air-conditioning, and vegetarian food provided. Feed and walk the dogs twice per day, and do some errands. I have three staff for cleaning, pool cleaning, and a part-time cook. I have a beautiful villa, with pool, Wi-Fi, and all amenities, in the rice fields area. This would be good for a writer, meditator, explorer, or artist. There is a studio on site. Please write to me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Ireland

COUPLE REQUIRED for a live-in position as housekeeper/cook and gardener/caretaker in Kildare. This full-time position is to include housekeeping cooking/gardening, general maintenance, security and some driving duties. The housekeeper must have a proven high standard in cooking and the couple must be happy to look after two small dogs on a regular basis when the employer is out or away. This is a live-in position only, and accommodation and the use of a car will be made available. Both persons must hold a clean driving license and references will be required. Please send a cover letter and your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Laos

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

Madagascar

A LIBRARY VOLUNTEER is needed. We opened a small library in Madagascar and we need a volunteer who would be keeping the library open every day, including Holidays, and whenever asked. Accommodation provided, food provided by villagers for a small fee (10-15eur/month). Mostly children are visitors in the library (about 50) coming from close and far away villages. Volunteers are encouraged to do various activities with children, play games, teach them how to read, go on trips, etc. For any such activities, if properly planned and communicated through me can be paid for. I am a student who likes to open projects like this around the world, if I have proper plans e.g. what volunteer needs the money for I am able to organize fundraising events and get the money. Further projects (e.g. electricity) are in progress and so volunteers can help with other projects as well. The knowledge of some French would be very useful. Please write to us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Caretaker Profile

Mike and Mary: Ordinary people living this extraordinary life Dates of Birth: Mike 7/4/59 Mary 6/6/48 Interests: hiking, kayaking, country living, reading, crafts, meeting new people and learning new skills Quote: “Security is an illusion. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” Helen Keller

Mike and Mary

Until five years ago, Mike and Mary didn’t even know the caretaking lifestyle existed. Mary was happily teaching at a small, non-profit school and Mike drove a school bus and did handyman work on the side. They had completely renovated their home and were comfortable and happy when fortune came knocking on their door in the form of an article in a magazine. Mary has said how she is always amazed, when looking back on her life, the way things can be going along a planned route when an innocuous comment, or in this case, an article in a magazine, can change that course and open one’s eyes to the possibilities which surround us. “We were happy in our jobs, but both wanted be able to travel more and have new challenges in our lives. This article really spoke to us.” The article was about people who did caretaking for a living. It mentioned The Caretaker Gazette as a resource for connecting property owners with responsible, reliable people. Two months after subscribing to the Gazette, Mary asked Mike what he thought about doing this full-time – and he replied with seven words that changed their lives. “If the house sells, let’s do it.” The house sold! Some people take the route of keeping their home and doing house sitting or caring for property on a part time basis. Mike and Mary made the decision to drastically downsize and simplify their lives. They not only sold their home, but they also got rid of most of their possessions. Except for their dog, Maisy, and some basics, they were footloose and ready to go. “I know this lifestyle isn’t for everyone, but for us it is perfect,” says Mary. “We don’t need an RV because the properties we take care of supply housing. We don’t mind roughing it, so a simple cabin does us just fine, in fact, we prefer our simple homes to the big one we used to have.” On their first caretaking assignment in Indiana, they learned to care for horses, beefalo, sheep and assorted barnyard animals on a 175 acre property which ran a summer camp in June and July. They also planned, planted and cared for a large organic garden on the property. Mary has always been interested in gardening, and from the time spent in Indiana, she gained a whole new perspective on the value of the organic way of gardening. “The time we spent in Indiana was very special to us. We really felt part of the community and we learned so many useful skills which we continue to put to good use.” In the end though, new experiences called, ones in colder climates. Mary explains, “One of the great things about caretaking is that there are so many choices for the locations, responsibilities, and kinds of jobs available. This is no ‘one size fits all’ kind of life. One thing we have noticed is, that wherever we go, people ask us about our lifestyle and how the process works. We always tell them to go to www.caretaker.org to get an idea of how The Caretaker Gazette is set up, and to take out a subscription if they want to go further. Mike and I have also found the emails of current openings to be very helpful. In addition to the emails, we have had success when placing our own ads. The important thing to remember when placing an ad is to be very clear on what you are looking for. If location is important, be sure to specify where you want to work (i.e. we prefer colder climates.) Also, mention if you require housing, compensation, or are just looking to housesit. You can discuss the details when you talk on the phone or by email, but you will save time, both for you and the property owner, by being clear on matters which are important to you. Be sure to list skills you have, and always get a letter of recommendation when the caretaking job is finished.” From Indiana, Mike and Mary spent two summers managing a small, rustic cabin resort located on the edge of a wilderness area in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. While there, they were introduced to kayaking and even had time to do volunteer work in the community as well as many projects around the resort. “Except for the mosquitoes, this was about as close to paradise as you could get,” joked Mike. Their responsibilities left plenty of time for hiking and kayaking in the Sylvania Wilderness. Currently, Mike and Mary are working at a summer family camp in Vermont. Along with hiking, kayaking, sailing and archery, there have been many trips exploring New Hampshire and Vermont on their days off. Camp closes down in mid-October and then it’s off to West Virginia to take care of a property for the winter while the owner is away. “Winter will be a nice, relaxing change from the camp activities this summer and we will be close to family and friends once again.” And next summer, well that’s a whole new adventure, isn’t it? “We are truly blessed to be on this journey of discovery together where we keep meeting such interesting people and traveling to new and exciting places. Our only regret is that we didn’t do this years ago, and even that’s a small regret because our lives are so full right now. Our goal is always, no matter the placement, to make a difference, wherever we are.”

Mary and Mike on the property where they’re caretakers

Maine

MAINE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPERS wanted. Please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers] to learn more. This position requires hospitality, guest services, culinary skills, small boat handling and care. Launch operator’s license. Beginning 2015. May – October residence, monthly stipend, incomparable experience. Please send your resume and letter to [Contact info available to subscribers]

HELP NEEDED in a farmhouse in Downeast Maine. Our farmhouse is in a rural setting, close to Machias surrounded by forest, farmland, lakes, and a spectacular sea coast. Our Farmstead is totally organic and vegetarian and we have large gardens. Most of last year, and so far this one too, we have been completing the renovation of our home, so there are still little jobs to get done in the house while out in the yard there are chickens and vegetable plots to care for. In addition in the spring and summer we have several building or landscaping projects in progress where help is appreciated and during the quieter months the work may also include some general house and yard cleaning, snow clearance, fire wood cutting and stacking and other preparations for the winter. If you are looking for somewhere to hang out for a while in a fresh and interesting location and have a good attitude towards work and communication then we think we should appeal. We’re not very formal but as you will be sharing our home with our children occasionally when we stay at the property, we do require a photocopy/scanned picture of a legal Photo ID (driving license, state ID, or passport) to be supplied before arrival as proof of identity. Accommodation maybe in the main farmhouse or in an off-the-grid caretaker’s cabin close to the farmhouse. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more information.

Maryland

CARETAKER/COUPLE NEEDED in exchange for free rent in Rockville, Maryland. Must love dogs! Middle-age couple looking for freedom to come and go and do some light traveling without the worry of our house or our beautiful dog! Our primary requirements are: on average, flexible 30 to 40 hour week. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: dog care, house cleaning, laundry, pool cleaning, general maintenance, light cooking, errands, driving. In exchange for services, we are offering a single family home, located adjacent to our backyard. Recently rented for $2,500/month, this house has four bedrooms, den, family room with fireplace, deck, in-ground pool. The person/couple who qualifies for this position must have their own outside income. No children. May start immediately. We are flexible in regard to your time off/travel needs. Must be motivated to care for our house and dog as if your own. If interested, please send your qualifications and contact information to [Contact info available to subscribers]

[Contact info available to subscribers] is looking for an Innkeeping Couple for our 14 room inn. We are located in Elkton, MD, which is between Baltimore and Philadelphia. The Innkeeper’s responsibilities include but are not limited to: Breakfast preparation, overseeing housekeeping, checking-in/out guests, answering phones and taking reservations, daily operations and taking care of guests’ needs, as well as light maintenance and outdoor work. Assisting with marketing and project work is also expected. Innkeepers will need previous innkeeping/management experience and be an excellent communicator. Compensations includes housing in an on-site two bedroom apartment, monthly salary with the possibility of some profit sharing and performance bonuses. Inn coverage will be Friday through Tuesday, with every Wednesday and Thursday off. Please email resumes and references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Massachusetts

CARETAKER NEEDED FOR A COZY RUSTIC CABIN in the beautiful woods of West Royalston, MA – 24 miles south of Brattleboro, VT, and 80 miles from Boston. The caretaker will have the place to themselves. Prefer a long-term caretaker. This would be ideal for a writer, artist, or anyone who works from home. Good for a person who knows country living with wood heat which costs $450/month. The caretaker must have a good running car and a functional cell phone. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for an interview please. Thanks Kenny.

Mexico

SEEKING A LONG-TERM FARMER OR HOMESTEADER: (preferably a couple or family) desiring a place to plant roots in exchange for caretaking our off-grid ranch. We are located on the pacific coast of Mexico, a five minute walk from one of the most spectacular, unspoiled beaches on the planet! The community consists of a welcoming, rural, Mexican village in addition to workshop participants at our Sustainability Education Center. We also have frequent travelers passing through the area as we are located two hours from a major international airport and thriving tourist destination. We are offering a long-term lease of several acres of land suitable for farming, permaculture, animal husbandry, or environmentally friendly business in exchange for summer caretaking while we are away, and possibly shorter stints during the winter months. You may have the ability to take over completion of a half-finished house in addition to an equity stake in the property after a one year trial period. Candidate(s) should speak some Spanish, should be comfortable in nature, and must have a proven track record of farming, permaculture, or involvement with a CSA at a managerial level, or other related background. References are required. You can apply at our website: [Contact info available to subscribers]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. We are a small rural farm on the Yucatan peninsula. We are aiming at being as close to self-sufficient for food, water and energy as possible but this will obviously take some time. We will use organic techniques for growing our own supplies along with permaculture design principles for layout. We will be minimizing consumption of power and water to create a more harmonious environment, which we believe will be also friendlier as a result. We also aim to help the local community by providing direct employment and sharing ideas and potentially helping with local businesses too. We started from scratch in November 2011 so you would still have a large input. We already have many very happy volunteers and as we expand, build more cabanas, clear abandoned farm land for growing and reforestation we will need more help. We are looking for volunteers to commit to 35 hours per week, in return for all accommodation, leaving you time to explore around the Yucatan peninsula. This is because it takes time to collect you from Valladolid, show you some basics, introduce you to the farm and some project ideas and for you to settle in before you are of any real benefit, so we are looking for a commitment of at least four weeks. Otherwise it could well be general unskilled labor like weeding and clearing paths and growing areas. We are looking for everything, from builders (wooden and stone and cement construction) and electricians, web designers, laborers and all general farm type (unmechanised) help. We are not looking to make a profit, or sell any products we grow or make. We may be interested in trading locally for skills, labor or other things we need, in a manner which benefits all. This would be an excellent opportunity to learn great skills, in a great location, with great weather and we are interested in people who can contribute with enthusiasm, skills and ideas. We are located two hours bus ride from Cancun and Merida, about an hour’s drive from the Caribbean in Tulum. We have 24 acres of forest/jungle and an enormous cenote (sink hole with water) which we use for swimming and necessary water supply. We have secure and covered accommodation (thatched cabanas), composting toilet facilities, and showering facilities (unheated and unplumbed). Cabanas are shared and mixed depending on the volunteers. To apply, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Minnesota

APARTMENT CARETAKER WANTED in Eagan, MN. Condor Corporation is looking for a confident, motivated professional to contribute to our team of apartment community housekeepers. If you’re a talented, driven, apartment-industry professional who wants to work for a company that cares, consider applying for a position on the Condor team. You will need to assist management in providing financial gain for the property owners and an exceptional living environment for the residents through cleaning and upkeep of an apartment building. Previous housekeeping, cleaning or janitorial experience required. We are looking for a caretaker who enjoys cleaning, takes pride in your work, able to work independently and be self-motivated, and detail oriented. This is a part-time position (20 – 35 hours per week); morning hours including weekends, with additional hours (approximately 30 per month) at varying times. Must be in excellent physical condition with no restrictions and able to lift 40 pounds. Must live on site. Please mail your resume and any other relevant information to [Contact info available to subscribers] We look forward to hearing from you!

Missouri

PROFESSIONAL COUPLE SEEKS AN EXPERIENCED domestic couple full-time to manage the everyday needs of their household in Springfield, MO. Looking only for persons who have worked in the hospitality industry and know how to provide 5 star service. Duties include: cooking, daily housekeeping, laundry, maintaining the grounds, cars, shopping and running errands. Must have an excellent driving record. Must be flexible, work Sundays and perform in a professional manner. Flexible and long hours sometimes required although average is usually under 40 – 50 hours/week. You must have a keen eye for detail with an ability to be organized and multitask. You must be meticulous in execution of daily duties, maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times, maintain confidentiality and respect for boundaries and privacy. Personal appearance and grooming is of the upmost importance. Currently you will be maintaining a primary home in addition to two other homes. Some travel will be required. There are no children and no pets. A nearly new 2,100 sq. ft. three bedroom/two bath home with a three car garage located within one block of the primary residence will be provided to the couple as well as a salary and a small subsidy for medical insurance. Nonsmokers only. Please send inquiries and resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Montana

CARETAKER NEEDED for a small horse farm in Clyde Park, MT from November 27 – January 2, 2015. Must love and be devoted to dogs as we have dogs, horses, goats, hen, rabbits, fish, plants, maintenance, and TLC. From January 5 – May 1, there will be six less horses, no dogs, otherwise the same. It is not difficult. Prefer a single, clean, responsible, conscientious, non-smoking, non-drinking homebody with an outside income (retired or works at home). Excellent references, resume and equine experience necessary. Not remote. Nearby skiing, grocery, PO, and gas. Come early for acclimation, training and bonding! Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Morocco

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

Nebraska

SEEKING A FULL-TIME, CARETAKER, grounds keeper, general labor to maintain 1,300 acres near Chadron, NE. Horticultural/Agricultural and general equipment experience needed. Should be computer proficient and possess good communication skills. Must have a clean MVR and be able to pass a full background check. Caretaker can stay in a nice three bedroom house on seven acres off property. Excellent wages/benefits provided. Please send your resume, references and salary history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

New Hampshire

LONG-TERM CARETAKER/DOG SITTING single or couple wanted. Our 1826 historic homestead in the southwestern New Hampshire needs a dependable non-smoking couple to provide care for a second home and three large but gentle adult dogs (St. Bernard mix, Bernese Mountain Dog, and a Newfoundland) while the owners are away. The 53-acre home is a four bedroom/three bathroom house with woodstove; and quiet country setting with a post and beam barn, stonewalls, orchards, a swimming pond, stream, mature gardens, 200 tap sugar orchard, miles of trails, fields and woodlands. Duties include caring for the dogs, keeping the house clean, small home maintenance projects and gardening. It is expected that these duties will take ten to fifteen hours per week. You will be provided housing, internet access and a food allowance. Your accommodations include a private bedroom and access to a full bath within the house that would be shared when guests of the owners are at the house. The caretaker shall have one weekend off each month and two weeks’ vacation annually. Owners plan to be at the home about five to ten days per month. Minimum qualifications: one year commitment and references required. High School diploma or equivalent, able to communicate well in English, caretaker experience, general handyman/maintenance skills (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.). Must pass a background check. This job is perfect for a single person or couple looking to live cost-free in a quiet, small town setting. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, retirees, photographers, and writers. The job is very flexible, with no set hours with the exception of keeping a regular schedule for the dogs. We are located in western Sullivan County, NH; just five minutes away from the Connecticut River that separates New Hampshire from the Vermont town of Windsor. We are within 30 minutes from the cosmopolitan towns of Hanover, New Hampshire (home of Dartmouth College) and Woodstock, Vermont. X-Country ski/snowshoe/hiking trails are in abundance on the property and nearby. Shopping areas and downhill ski areas are within 30 minutes. A car and valid driver’s license will be necessary in order for you to run errands. Ability to work unsupervised and have aptitude/experience on small home maintenance projects is greatly preferred. Please send your resume and cover email to [Contact info available to subscribers] describing your interests and include “Caretakers” in the subject line.

New Mexico

CARETAKER WANTED in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The caretaker will need to take care of two Standard Poodles, and do some handiwork around the house and garden. Wonderful living caretaker space provided. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and with your phone number where I can call you to discuss our caretaker position.

New York

CARETAKER/HOUSEKEEPER WOMAN OR COUPLE needed for our large and busy home and property in Central Valley, NY. Duties include cleaning, laundry, shopping, light cooking and care of animals. Must be organized and attentive to details. 25 to 40 hour flexible work week. House/dog and cat-sitting required when we are traveling. Must be non-smokers and non-drinkers. References required. Private housing provided. For photos and to learn more, please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

PROPERTY MANAGER NEEDED to live on the property. Experienced Property Manager is needed to work year round on a rural property in upstate New York. Qualified candidates will be highly knowledgeable in building and construction, have experience managing vendors and household staff, and have exceptional technology skills and experience with mechanical maintenance and repairs. This person will have a keen eye for detail and aesthetics, both interior and exterior, and understand the art of formal service. Separate accommodations provided on the property. For more information, please email a resume and cover letter to [Contact info available to subscribers] Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

OPPORTUNITY TO LOOK AFTER AN OLD 1780s INN converted into a large family home just outside beautiful Rhinebeck, NY. The family is seeking a classic trained professional, mature, and a career housekeeper or couple. This position is live in, with an indoor garage and studio connected by a tunnel to the main house. Responsibilities: deep cleaning in all aspects of the residences, general maintenance of house and grounds, laundry and ironing of clothing and linens, run errands, shop for household supplies (including groceries), serving guests, and helping with meals when needed. A minimum of three to five years related work experience in a private home or estate preferable. A good attitude, high energy, and strong work ethic are required. A valid driver’s license is required. Indoor garage and studio accommodation including utilities plus $2,250 per month. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

GROUND APARTMENT WITH SMALL GARDEN AVAILABLE in exchange for part-time caretaker services on a small horse farm in Pine Plains, NY. Two bedrooms, new kitchen, and a living room available in Dutchess County, NY. Must have knowledge of animals: we have three donkeys, two horses, and a dog and a cat. Winter chores involve daily cleaning of stalls and barn care feeding two times a day and more. Please contact the owner, [Contact info available to subscribers]

ELDERLY, HEFTY POET/WRITER COUPLE with high standards need live-in/or out assistance with day-to-day tasks at their country farmhouse in Western NY, as their mobility is limited. Shopping, cooking, maintenance, driving, help in walking their large dog, and caring for two cats. Will exchange for room and board and a stipend to be agreed on or board and stipend. Would just need a few hours a day, so there would be independent time. Summers flexible. Please email a resume(s) and references – all in one email message to caretakergazette@gmail.com Please include the words “Western NY Assignment” in the subject line for screening. Thank you.

LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED COUPLE OR INDIVIDUAL to live-in and care for a property in upstate NY used partially as a small dog boarding facility. We are looking for a candidate who is self-motivated, skillful, responsible, handy, clean and organized who will share in our commitment to provide exceptional care and attention to the dogs and the property in-trusted in their care. Dog care includes cleaning, feeding, exercising, giving them attention as if they were your own dogs. Property management includes mowing, equipment maintenance, overseeing workers on the property, etc. Full amenities included. Must have a clean driver’s license. Must be physically able bodied as this work does require physical endurance. Please email references and resume to apply. Candidates will need to consent to a background check and disclose any history of substance abuse problems or felony convictions. Only serious applicants will be considered. The position is effective immediately. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] to apply.

New Zealand

WE ARE LOOKING for a smiley, fun person to join our awesome team ASAP and help us to clean our award winning hostel (Lonely Planet’s top pick for Christchurch). We would love for you to stay with us a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months. This is an unpaid position. You will be working for your accommodation and other benefits including Internet allowance (conditions apply) and laundry money. Please let us know if you have a current Working Holiday Visa for NZ (you will only be considered for this position if you have this Visa). You are welcome to phone through and speak with [Contact info available to subscribers] Look forward to seeing you in Jail soon!

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. On the boat side the biggest thing is that all the inner plating and insulation are all finished up, the bathroom (wet-room) is plated and all water tanks are welded into position. Next big thing is to get the engine into the boat. We have to lift it up three meters and then two meters sideways. It’s a little messy but we are working on this right now. Weight of the engine is around 500 kg so we need a hoist-system. The volunteers took some days off to hitch-hike to the west coast, and came happily back home with pictures of fiords, and camping outside in the mountains close to the glaciers. The summer has been extremely warm one so contrary to what I was thinking that they will almost freeze to death they got back to the farm sun-burned with a happy smile on their faces. During the next few weeks we will be harvesting what we have been planting this year and we will work on the engine and rigging, so if you have any skills you might think will be useful please feel free to contact us. We also looking for crew for sailing across the Atlantic, heading towards Cuba when the boat is finished so if you find that fancy please contact us. 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. Love from Sailing the Farm – a sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow!

Oklahoma

FARM/RANCH FOREMAN needed in southern Oklahoma. Must be a self-starter, goal setter who communicates well. You will need to manage 1,200 acres with 150 mother cows. Experience with working cattle, fencing, machinery and welding required. Please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Oregon

house sitter WANTED from October 31 – November 10 in Ashland, Oregon. I have a lovely three bedroom home close to town. You will need to care for my well trained Border collie mix and Bengal cat. Free rent in exchange for petsitting. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] and please provide three references for me to call.

REMOTE 300 ACRE RANCH NEEDS CARETAKER(S). Located in south-central Oregon, surrounded by Fremont-Winema National Forest, with the nearest neighbor ten miles away. It’s a beautiful area. You will have a choice of two cabins, with solar electricity. Stipend provided. Additional paid work for cutting firewood, building construction, and vehicle mechanizing. Owners are on site half-time. This could be a long-term position. Start this Fall or next Spring. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

ORGANIC FARM PRODUCTION, year round, needs part-time people to assist in all parts of our daily operation of our business. We have a yurt on site for visitors to stay. Work trade for stay and food is desirable but will consider all options depending on guests skill set. We have been at this for 30 years. We have lots of knowledge to share. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info. Cheers!

CARETAKER(S) NEEDED for o ur off-grid homestead just outside Coquille, Oregon. We are a half-hour from the beach and four miles from town. We’re looking for a responsible person or couple capable of living simply and caring for our animals on a daily basis while we’re gone working out of state. The position is for four to five months, January to May, 2015. Please email us for more info and an application at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Panama

WORK EXCHANGE offered. We are located in Portobelo, Colon around 90 minutes by car from Panama City. It is mainly a Dive Resort which consists of six cabins, five rooms, and a small restaurant. We need a person fluent in English and basic Spanish to help in guest check-in/out, serving meals, cleaning rooms, answering questions about activities. We are offering room and board in exchange for four hours of work daily for six days a week. Sometimes it will be four hours straight and other times it is two hours in the morning and two in the afternoon or evening. A good, fun attitude, flexibility, honesty and good work ethic are a must. We do have Wi-Fi internet in common areas. To see photos and apply online, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Scotland

HOUSEKEEPER NEEDED for a professional couple located in the Glasgow area. Separate accommodation is provided in a beautiful lodge house with its own private garden. Hours are normal daily hours but need to be flexible when required. We have two dogs who are outside most of the day and have their own area but do require to walk in the grounds a couple of times a day. Conditions are excellent for the right person to work and live here. To apply, please send a covering letter and your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Spain

ANIMAL CARETAKER/house sitter needed for my small farmhouse in the south of Spain, near Malaga from October 20th through the 10th or 11th of December. I have a garden, fruit trees, four horses, four dogs, and three cats. The house sitter has to have experience with these kinds of animals, and should like to live in the countryside. The idea is: accommodation provided for taking care of my home and animals. We have electricity, water, and Internet access. References are needed. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Tennessee

TWO VOLUNTEER RVing COUPLES who enjoy working with people are needed to serve as Park Hosts at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. Duties include greeting our day-use visitors, collecting fees and providing information from an entrance booth with a view of the lake. The recreation area is located next to the lock and dam and includes a swim beach, picnic shelters, picnic tables, restrooms, playgrounds, volleyball court, and boat ramps. Interpretive opportunities will be available but not required. Volunteers will be asked to work three days a week, eight to 10 hours total per day. In turn, our volunteers will be provided a free RV campsite with water and electric hookups in [Contact info available to subscribers], which is a short walk or drive from the entrance booth. [Contact info available to subscribers] is located in Ashland City and is less than an hour from downtown Nashville. To apply, please write to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Texas

A NORTH TEXAS PRIVATE RANCH has one full-time, live in position open for a Ranch Hand/Caretaker. Duties include, but are not limited to, grounds maintenance, cleaning stalls, corrals, and kennels, fence repair and painting, mowing, feeding and caring for horses, cattle, cats, and dogs. Must be compassionate and kind to all animals. A one bedroom apartment, salary, and utilities provided. No pets allowed. Please email your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

10 ACRES HILL COUNTRY RANCH needs property caretaker. People with experience using riding mower, gas trimmer, organic gardening, housekeeping a must. 25 working hours are expected in exchange a 750 sq. ft. one bedroom guest house with utilities included. Any additional hours (if needed) will be paid $10 per hour. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

MARRIED COUPLE NEEDED to live and work on a ranch north of Sanderson, Texas. We need a man to keep the yards and grounds around the houses as well as work on the ranch. We have cattle and goats and do all of our work on four-wheelers and pickups. He must have ranching experience and be able to round up. We also, need his wife to be willing to clean the main house once a week. We have a nice two bedroom house and the school bus runs to the ranch. We live 20 miles from Sanderson. No drinking or smoking or drugs! Just peace and quiet; beautiful scenery, good water and cool mornings. Please mail your resume with references to [Contact info available to subscribers]

SEEKING AN ON-SITE CARETAKER COUPLE for a South Texas Ranch hunting operation. The couple will need to maintain the headquarters area, landscape, feeders, seasonal cooking and cleaning duties. Please fax your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

PERSON NEEDED to manage cattle, wildlife, water, fences and roads in the Brackettville, Texas area. Heavy equipment knowledge a plus. Housing provided, and pay is commensurate with experience. To apply, 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 center in Bang Saphan, Thailand for one year (we will still accept people for shorter stays of course). We are a small dog rescue center which cares for 50 plus dogs at our center 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 center 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 center. 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. [Contact info available to subscribers] will still exist once the center 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 our website when you visit: [Contact info available to subscribers]

Utah

INNKEEPER/MANAGERS WANTED: Couple preferred with outgoing personalities and guest relations skills to manage all phases of operating this busy and highly rated six room Inn at Zion National Park, Utah. Responsibilities include breakfast preparation, concierge services, reservations, minor maintenance/repair, landscaping and supervising seasonal staff (housekeeper and relief innkeeper). Must have organizational skills, cooking/baking ability, computer knowledge, repair/maintenance skills and the willingness to do what it takes to keep this popular Inn running smoothly. Innkeeping/property management experience preferred. No smoking, drugs, or kids. Compensation includes salary commensurate with experience, housing if required, and possible performance bonus. Please email your resume/work history to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vermont

LIKE-MINDED AND EASY GOING: I need a hard-working person with complementary skills to barter work for a room in my house or cabin plus some meals. You’ll be responsible for handy-man/woman duties around my 14 acre off-grid house and property in Vermont. Ideally, you can mow, split wood, do some carpentry, keep up with routine maintenance on energy systems, handle a little house-cleaning, and be home when I can’t be, to greet Airbnb visitors. I like living remotely, quietly, and eat vegetarian, and you do too. Perhaps you are a writer or musician. You’ll get a lot of work done out here. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Vietnam

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

Virginia

ASSISTANT INNKEEPERS needed. [Contact info available to subscribers], is located in the Historic District of Harrisonburg in the center of the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. It is a well-established and is a TripAdvisor top rated, Certified Virginia Green, Diamond Collection 10 Room Inn. Wayne, the soon to retire Master Innkeeper and owner will mentor/groom you to rapidly advance to Operations/General Manager, or if desired, Managing Partner, or Owner. Two new on-site Innkeeping apartments are available. For details please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Washington

CARETAKER WANTED on Orcas Island, Washington. Looking for a drug/smoke free couple to oversee a gorgeous waterfront estate, with two vacation rental homes, from May to October, 2015. Duties include but not limited to: cleaning homes after a guest leaves, mowing, and gardening. Some carpentry and mechanical skills are a plus. A small home will be provided to live in, as well as a salary. Applicant must agree to no outside work. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

BARN HAND WITH CARETAKER DUTIES wanted for a 14 acre/7 stall horse retirement farm located in Custer, Washington. 30 hours of work per week (average) in exchange for the upstairs (with full bath) of our farmhouse. Additional hourly wage available for ‘handyman’ projects. The kitchen area is shared. Candidate must have horse experience, love dogs, and be extremely neat and clean. Candidate must also have a valid driver’s license and professional references. Background check (multiple) will be run. Duties to include barn chores, mowing, pruning, fencing, gardening, and errands. No smoking, no drugs. Occasional drinking okay. Position would be ideal for a fit, self-entertaining artist, writer, retiree who is well-acquainted with rain-or-shine farm life and fine furniture. This position will be short-term unless the perfect candidate is found. No dogs but a well-behaved horse is a possibility. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

OUTRAGEOUS OPPORTUNITY for the right person/couple! Full-time caretaker(s) wanted for a historic five acre farm on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Rent free cottage, salary, large sunny garden, gorgeous western view to the Olympic mountains, great neighbors neighborhood, 24/7 unconditional love from Ellie and Jack, bucolic audio provided by eight sheep and lambs, and abundant apples, pears, and plums! Extra credit for applicants with mechanical savvy, passion for the earth and animals, ability to “putter” with a smile and happy heart, those beyond stuff, and reformed vagabonds searching to drop anchor for a decade or so! Enthusiastic applicants, please send your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

West Virginia

[Contact info available to subscribers] needs a Volunteer Campground Host from May 15 through September 15, 2015. The volunteer must come with their own RV. Greet visitors and answer questions about NRRS and other programs. Ensure campground entrance gate opens in the morning and is secure at night. Conduct periodic walk through/drive through of park to assure campers are on assigned sites according to records. Host will be bonded and will collect fees in the campground before Memorial Day and after Labor Day. Since the host is bonded, this will be a long-term assignment. Campground hosts do not enforce park regulations; however, they are the eyes and ears of the park rangers and assist rangers and visitors during emergencies. Bulltown Campground is one of the area’s most popular campgrounds, and the host provides a very valuable service. This campground is located 12 miles off Exit 67, Interstate 79. In exchange for services, campground hosts are provided a RV site at the entrance to the campground with electric, water, and sewer hookups. Please apply online through [Contact info available to subscribers]

Wisconsin

WE ARE LOOKING for an experienced two person team to live onsite and caretake 48 units in Greenfield. Duties include lawn maintenance, lawn trimming, inside and outside maintenance, cleaning hallways, basements, units, all outside areas, show units, inspect units, etc. Compensation is a two bedroom, two full bath lower unit which includes heat, water/sewer and two car heated indoor parking. Please mail a letter of experience or resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

Situations-wanted Ads

Caretaker/Caregiver seeks a live in position. Prefer mountain areas. 16+ years’ experience giving kind and loving care to terminal patients. Extensive experience with care for property, landscape, and animals of all kinds. I am a 56-year-old female who lives life with passion. Love yoga, travel, hiking, animals, and the outdoors. Excellent references. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers] for more info. Love & Light.

Love all animals, Pet care and house sitting. Would also be a great helper as a travel companion. Great driver enjoy life and, very active. No bad habits, willing to travel about anywhere. Have been to the Netherlands. I am from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Pet sitting for 15 years. Will email references and photos. I will treat your home as my own. Very Meticulous, bring in your mail, water all plants and love your pets. Please call me [Contact info available to subscribers]

Jackson Hole, WY. 40+ married couple seeks a long-term, live-in caretaking position. Husband has extensive experience in maintenance, electrical, plumbing and irrigation. Wife is retired military and has a law enforcement background. Very healthy and physically fit. Love of the outdoors and animals. Husband and wife are both employed, are financially secure and are homeowners themselves. Born and raised in Jackson and community oriented. Reliable, friendly and organized. If you are looking for someone to provide excellent basic-up keep of property/grounds and are looking for someone to maintain a security presence on your property we are the perfect couple. Excellent references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Young woman artist looking for a house sitting opportunity in Maui in exchange for custom oil paintings. Please visit my website at [Contact info available to subscribers] Will provide references. Will be arriving on October 20.

Jack of all trades a seeking semi long-term assignment for a caretaking position preferably in the Mid-west/Southwest region of the U.S. Highly skilled carpenter and mechanic with knowledge of all phases of repair and maintenance. I have all my own equipment and love to be creative. An artist and a computer tech to boot. Presently in Georgia but moving in your direction soon. Please email me if I may be beneficial to your needs. [Contact info available to subscribers]

Retired Wyoming Rancher and career Chef couple seeking private property management and caretaking position. I am a retired Wyoming native rancher and mountain lodge owner. I earned a B.S. degree with a minor in economics from the University of Wyoming. My partner is a Cordon Bleu (Paris, France) educated executive Chef with over twenty years’ experience, who is proficient in all areas of the culinary industry. In addition, we both are skilled horseback riders and outdoor enthusiasts, with a lifetime of mountain experience. We are seeking a select business opportunity in either the hospitality industry or private caretaking field. Complete resume(s) with background check and references available upon request. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] for more details. When not working or riding together, Kevin, a member of the Eastern Shoshone Nation who are the Indigenous peoples of the Jackson Hole region, enjoys spending his time plying traditional Native American Craft Art and writing/publishing historical Indian and pioneer short stories. Mary Ann enjoys horseback riding, skiing and the culinary arts, which has been her life’s work.

59-year-old male, loves animals and nature, good with computers and tools, creative, English-Spanish speaker and author, seeking long-term salaried position to care/manage property, prefer warmer climates in South US, Central America and South America. Please contact Jaime at [Contact info available to subscribers]

House-Sitting Wanted: Professional married couple available to house sit one week during a horse riding trip in NZ (flexible; anytime between November 2014 through April 2015). We own a small ranch in Tucson, Arizona, and would also consider home-exchange opportunity (Our horses and two outdoor dogs have caretakers). Please email Sherry at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Your home horse dog cat plant caretaker! Renaissance woman. Many skills. Great references. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Rural, or stewardship position wanted. Other options considered. Sustainably-minded, active, healthy, semi-retired, professional man. Career in the green trades. Advanced skills with composting systems such as vermiculture and composting toilets. Rainwater harvesting. Have career woodworking skills. Degrees in Human Ecology and Environmental Education. Caretaking experiences includes rural Maine homestead and dairy farm, eldercare, Nature Conservancy. Unblemished driving record. Up-to-date passport. Modest salary required. Abundant references will attest to skill, character, and integrity. Please contact Ben at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Situation Wanted – Atlanta Georgia. Seeking a part-time caretaker or groundskeeper position. Single, self-employed/self-insured, 52-year-old male. Non-drinker, non-smoker, animal/nature lover. Responsible, dependable, motivated, proactive, interested in N. Fulton, N. Gwinnett, Forsyth, Hall county areas of Georgia. 35 years of experience in the horticultural field. Including maintenance and repair of equipment. Extensive knowledge of creative landscape design/build, irrigation, outdoor lighting, water gardens. General knowledge of electrical, plumbing and construction. I own all of my own tools and equipment to perform such tasks. Experienced in driving large trucks and trailers as well as light/medium duty equipment. Clean driving record. My ideal situation would be to live on site in a guest house, garage apartment, on an estate, farm or second property attending to the grounds, interior/exterior maintenance pet and animal care and or running errands. Please contact me via email at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature, single freelance writer with dog, seeks house sitting, caretaking or writer-related position in northeast, south, southwest. ASAP. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Retired, Professional woman is seeking a caretaker-house sitter position in Wyoming or Montana, seasonal or long-term. I am honest, responsible, value a strong work ethic, have a clear driving record, plus, I’m a great housekeeper and cook. Taking care of people, making sure they are secure and happy is who I am and what I love. I also love animals. I am currently in a seasonal position at a Wyoming ranch. Excellent character and work references are available. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature married couple would like to manage your Farm, Estate or property in Central or Northern Florida; long-term engagement preferred (3+ years). We are the Jones’ (Allen and Betty). Currently, we manage and live on 8 1/2 acres in Micanopy, FL, including the main house and three rental cottages. We propose to live on-site; managing the grounds, maintenance, residence(s)… including hospitality responsibilities as needed. We can be comfortable in the main house or in an adjacent home or cottage. We are both people of faith; Allen holds a PhD. in Christian Ed. and Betty is a retired Real Estate Broker. We are non-smokers, non-drinkers; love cats, dogs, horses and cattle. We maintain personal assets, including household furniture, personal transportation and have our own medical insurance. We have clean driving records and are happy to submit to background and credit investigations. We can also provide personal and business references upon request. We would appreciate the opportunity to provide our services, in exchange for housing and a small stipend. We would consider it a blessing to speak with interested principles; via phone, email or text. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Experienced Caretaker Couple seeking long-term position in Santa Barbara, CA. We are a mature husband and wife property caretaker team. Long time Santa Barbara residents, we can provide excellent local references. We are experienced in building maintenance, repairs, groundskeeping, office management and housekeeping. We are good-natured, healthy and trustworthy. Please contact us at [Contact info available to subscribers] – we look forward to hearing from you!

Horticulture/Herbalist/Permaculture Gardener/Nanny/Caretaker and Yogini with eight years house sitting, caretaking and pet sitting experience. Looking for an intentional community plus a quiet, natural setting space to over winter in (option to extend/adjust season, please save my contact info). Goal is to continue to bridge opportunities collectively and grow. I am a non-smoker, non-drinker, make jewelry, teach bellyfit and ecstatic movement art, and am a fantastic specialty cook (macrobiotic, raw, gluten/dairy-free). I have minor carpentry, earthship (and the like) building skills, have worked with farm animals and rescues; I am a Canadian entrepreneur with a graduate degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Ottawa. I have references, am open to delightfully respected spaces anywhere warm, beautiful, and quiet and clean (especially southern Italy, Costa Rica, Ecuador, North California, Bali, and British Columbia) – I am French, English plus Spanish speaking, have nannied and love children. I will accept salary for the right situation/set of responsibilities. Please email opportunities to Jessica at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Mature, referenced caretaking couple seek estate management position. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Desiring to return to my Southern roots, I am a mature quiet female moving to Wilmington, NC area. I desire separate quarters living as a presence on your property. Willing to exchange duties for rent and or utilities. Background in motel and apartment management. Experienced house/pet sitter, non-dementia elder and hospice caregiver. Masseuse, Reiki, Bodyworker. Responsible, Dependable, Honest, Non-smoker, Creative, Self-employed jewelry creator-producer. Has sense of humor, discreet, loyal and conscientious. Strong communication skills. Available mid-October. Please contact Laine at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Estate Manager/Director Of Properties – Seeking a long-term position anywhere in the world. With eight years’ experience in high-end property management and 12 years’ experience in luxury building, I have the skillset to create a world-class, 5-star experience for the most discerning client. I am an airplane pilot and boat captain, a college graduate with the highest of honors, and have a background in construction finance and project management. I have managed as many as 12 homes simultaneously and worked with celebrities and other high profile clients. I have the ability to efficiently commute between homes and projects in multiple states using my pilot’s license. I am discrete and loyal and seek a mutually beneficial relationship grown out of respect. Excellent references available. For more info visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Sporty Couple Seeking an interesting, long-term caretaking/property management position. We’ve been married 16 years and have been in the business of caretaking and property management for 12 years. We are pro’s with a top flight track record and excellent references. The central coast area of California (San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County) is appealing to us, but we’re open to other possibilities. We’ll only consider a position that includes a salary and housing. Please contact us for more information about us and our credentials at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Looking for my next gig – Semi retired corporate pilot of 22 years. Last five years in Hong Kong flying the F900EX and G200 as PIC. Also, I have a C525s type rating. Ready for my new adventure. I am a single male, 55, no baggage. Can be pilot, MEI, CFII, and or house sitter, etc. Have current USA passport. Please do not hesitate to contact with questions at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Seeking a caretaking position in the Sedona, AZ area. Single mature male with professional experience in horse and dog care, with strong background in carpentry and remodeling is looking for a place for he and his two large but gentle mature dogs to live in exchange for caretaking. Creative, calm and drama free looking for the same environment. Available 11/3/14. Please contact Roger at [Contact info available to subscribers] References available.

Your Own Personal Concierge – Whatever you need, whenever you need it. I am 60, DWM, educated, well mannered, clean, quiet, healthy and fit. I do not drink, do drugs or smoke. Sold my home, close on 11/5, then I am free to go anywhere in the world that you need. I have a widely varied background including; sales, management, eldercare, pet care, health coach and expert handyman. I am a very good cook, organizer, researcher and confidant. If you need someone to help you, I’m your man. Excellent references and FBI background clearance letter. For a list of my qualifications and abilities, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] Thank you.

My wife and I of 19 years are looking for a life situation that gives us comfortable living quarters and personal time away when we’d like to get away for a few days occasionally. I have operated a successful pressure washing/window cleaning business for the last 17 years and will be selling out but still have my energy and talents. My wife has been a massage therapist for about 25 years and has some unique abilities/techniques in her field. We own a few properties of our own and may need to tend to them occasionally. My wife does better in a climate where she has less clouds and more clear skies and where it is a bit warmer. While we are discovering our ideal life situation we are open to the idea of assisting someone with their situation in exchange for part-time or full-time living. We do have a few pets. We would love to find a situation that we loved to be in and at the same time helped you with your life needs. If you have any questions please email me at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Professional estate/resort management couple available beginning in October. Please visit [Contact info available to subscribers]

Property Caretaker/house sitter couple available December 1st 2014. Trustworthy, intelligent, hard working. 30+ years experience in home ownership and vacation rental property management. Will treat your property with care and attention. Self-motivated, detail oriented with strong organizational time management and communication skills. Can do “fix it jobs”, basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, landscaping/gardening, pet sitting, etc. Looking for a situation that includes housing and possible stipend. California is our first choice but will consider other locations. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Farm/ranch management position wanted. I have experience with cattle, sheep and goats. Strong skills in animal nutrition and health, forage production, grazing management and general ranch management. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

Hard Working Couple available! Couple looking for full-time, permanent property caretaking position in Northern California, Oregon, Washington. Husband has over 15 years experience as carpenter/framer and many other skills. Wife has bookkeeping, manager and has currently been assisting husband and working alongside him for over 12 years. Please contact [Contact info available to subscribers] for full resume and references. Hope to hear from you soon!

Mature husband and wife team available to manage an estate, home, villa, lodge, inn in Durango, or Telluride, Colorado. Excellent skills in property maintenance, landscaping, organic gardening, security, care of art/antiques. Honest, ethical, reliable, resourceful, discreet, responsible. Housing/income position preferred, will consider all options. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Originally I am from Hamburg, Germany and have been on the Big Island of Hawaii since 1986. At this time in my career, I am actively looking to join an established business in the hospitality industry. I have sold my business here on the island and can travel worldwide. My mission is to uplift people’s spirits with a devotion to perfection, playfulness, great sense of humor, personal care and commitment to excellence. This industry is my passion, leading and supporting an in-house team, provide hands-on duties, integrity always, learning new skills, and multi-tasking, fearless with compassion, are my strengths. I am blessed with boundless energy, have a sunny personality and practice a common sense approach to business and life and happily succeed in my goals. Visiting my website – [Contact info available to subscribers] might give you an inside of what I can do; my client’s testimonials are a validation of my skills. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Part-time helper/house sitter available up to 10 hours per week in exchange for lodging in San Francisco, Marin, Sonoma Counties beginning October 25 onward. Gifted with animals, plants, children, creating beautiful environments inside/outside. Can consult to improve/organize your space. Positive attitude, and artistic. Mature, no drugs/alcohol. Prefer long term. Excellent references available. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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Urgent Please! Healthy 54-year-old female. Smoke and drug free. I’m looking for a good moderate paying position. In exchange caring for your home, animals big or small, yard, gardens, cooking, preferably organic or home grown, and or assisting with your business. Learned many skills picked up through the years, currently organic and biodynamic gardening. Care for detail and cleanliness. I have been an integral healer over two decades. I own my vehicle with good driving history, I need a place to call home, that keeps most crawling ones outside, indoor bathroom, hot water, electricity and peace. Lots of nature. Currently live on Kauai… willing to relocate, will need moving expenses. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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