The Caretaker Gazette September / October 2014

Alabama

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

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. Looking for a solid seven month commitment from October 1 to April 30. If interested please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

ALASKAN OPPORTUNITY available now through October. Looking for an experienced middle age person with a hard work ethic to help with general maintenance, farm projects, construction on amazing 600 acre [Contact info available to subscribers] homestead. Getting ready for winter again! Experience is vital with farm equipment, fruit orchards, chainsaw, carpentry tools, and basic construction know how. Your own income is helpful. You will have a place to live and staple foods. We also harvest farm fresh foods, wild foods and mushrooms. Some wages possible for work done over set minimum hours. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

WE NEED HELP in the Arctic! We can always use a hand in our upcoming winter months. We are also looking for helping hands over our summer season (May – September, 2015). Come help feed the dogs, drive tourists to the Aurora Viewing Cabin, mow grass, shovel snow, wash dishes and make friends! Our world famous lodge is located 35 miles above the Arctic Circle in a fly in only village on the Koyukuk River in the foothills of the Brooks Range. Be a part of ”Real Alaska”, not set up for cruise ships or tourists. The Lodge, although accommodates many tourists is also a place for locals and Alaskans traveling through with their own airplanes. We offer a taste of original Alaska, untouched and authentic. The experience we give our guests will last them a lifetime, friendly and professional service in an environment where they can observe real Alaska taking place. The Winter Season officially starts December 1st through March 31st. We require a minimum stay of one month. To apply, please write to [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]

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, 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, 40 minutes walking north from the village. We 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. Please email us at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Arizona

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 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]

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]

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

Letters to the Editor

Hi Gary, I’m just back from sunny Spain where I led geology trips for the last month. Our Cascade mountain snow is melting, so about time to start mining again in the Northwest. We’re still in touch with several of the fine folks we’ve met and hired through the Gazette, going all the way back to the early 1990’s. Larry (Spruce mine caretaker two years ago) tells me that he’s written an article for you about his experiences. We ask all our caretakers to leave a note for us and future caretakers. A couple of my favorites: “The life of a wilderness caretaker: when you’re hungry, pick a salad of miner’s lettuce, huckleberry, and wild mushrooms. When you’re thirsty, sip from one of the cool springs bubbling from the ground. When you’re tired, recline on the soft moss under a 500-year-old cedar. When there’s work to do, marvel at the crystal sculptures Mother Nature has left in this magical place.” Cat, 2005. “I’ve never worked so hard or loved what I was doing as much as I did during two summers in the Middle Fork Valley. I was in the best shape of my life when I left, the result of daily hiking 1/2 mile straight up. Living in an old growth forest is: spectacular, calming, grounding, and dark.” Joe, 1996. “My name is D. Swan, and I hail from Racine. I lived in this cabin, and did nothing but dream” Dan, 1997. If you’d ever like an article from a long-time Gazette advertiser and employer of caretakers, I’d be happy to provide one for you. Best regards, Bob J., Ravensdale, WA

Hi Bob, thanks for your email. It’s great to hear from you. You can read about Larry’s experience as your caretaker on page 8 of this issue of the Gazette. Larry titled his Caretaker Profile story: “A Mountainous Occasion”. Hope you continue to find great folks through our publication.

We are so pleased with the amazing response to our email ad in the Gazette for help with our property in Costa Rica. We got over 100 responses and found someone to do the caretaking and a list of other possible applicants if something unforeseen happens! Just wanted to say what a great resource this is and how happy we are we have it at our fingertips. Sincerely, Gwen B., Athyn, PA

Thanks for your message, Gwen. Glad to hear you had a great response to your ad and were able to find help for your property in Costa Rica.

Hey Gary and team, just a quick note and change of address for you. I’m off on another caretaking gig thanks to your great publication. April M., Sacramento, CA

Thanks for the update, April. You are able to change your address yourself anytime you log into your account. Please let us know if you need any help in logging in and best of luck on your new assignment.

Gary, thank you so much. I have found a house sitter. My only difficulty was trying to choose just one as I got so many replies from fantastic people. I have been telling anyone who will listen how amazing this service is. This is truly the way forward for people wanting to travel for both parties, and again many thanks. Jennifer L. Dublin, Ireland

Thanks Jennifer, I’m glad you discovered the Gazette and received so many great responses from so many qualified people. Thanks for spreading the good word about the Gazette! It’s a great way to travel and experience life in different locales.

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Arkansas

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

Australia

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]

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

A CARETAKER/GARDENER POSITION is available at the [Contact info available to subscribers]. 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 information please phone [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

I AM IN NEED OF A house sitter from December 19th 2014 through January10th 2015 for my home in Beckenham, Perth, Western Australia. I will be traveling overseas for one month. Must have a police clearance and references. Must love animals (I have two dogs and one chook). Should like a bit of gardening (mowing lawns, pruning flowers, fruit plants etc.). Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Bahamas

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

Belize

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

California

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]

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

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

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]

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

1. Morning feeding and watering two days/week.

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

3. Occasionally clearing driveway of fallen trees.

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

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

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

Canada

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]

Colombia

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

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 around August 24, for what could possibly turn out to be a long-term position. Please call [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 by September. Please contact [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/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, please contact [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Connecticut

CARETAKING COUPLE needed to manage a 26 acre estate in a prime area of New England. Federal colonial with seven bedrooms-family vacation home used for occasional events: corporate meetings, seminars and small weddings. Must be able to keep the house and gardens in top condition. One bedroom apartment provided, with a small kitchen, attached to main house, with separate entrance. Couple must have caretaking experience and excellent work references. Must be available by November 1st or before. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers]

Costa Rica

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]

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

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

Ecuador

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

England

DEDICATED GARDENER needed in [Contact info available to subscribers] 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.

France

COUPLE REQUIRED for a beautiful family manor set in a village near Deauville. The position will suit a cook/housekeeper and an experienced gardener with maintenance skills. The house and garden are fully equipped, and the pool is separately maintained by a pool company. A furnished two bedroom cottage will be provided with utilities included, except telephone. French speaking is not essential but the couple must have the appropriate skills to maintain the property when the owners are not in residence. Clean driving licenses are required. Interviews for the post will be from the 6th to 11th of September in London. To apply, please send a covering letter and your resume to [Contact info available to subscribers]

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

Georgia

AN ATLANTA FAMILY seeks a Housekeeper for their new casual home. The family includes children but no pets. This is an outstanding family with a history of keeping staff for a long time. You will be replacing a previous long-term employee. Responsibilities of this position includes general and detailed housecleaning; running errands; laundry and ironing; caring for guests; occasional childcare as needed to back up the nanny; organization of closets and supplies; and caring for marble, antiques, paintings, interior windows, crystal, metals, the spa, and other high-end items requiring specific knowledge. They will not accept smokers. Previous experience working in a home of wealth or equivalent in professional training is required. Salary commensurate to skills and experience. 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.

Hawaii

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

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 from August 19 to September 1 in the beautiful forest of Hallormsstaoaskogur, doing nature oriented tasks. The area offers a great variety of walking paths, such as to the deepest valley of the country and up to Sandfell where the view is quite magnificent. Riding tours up to the mountains or in the woodland are also nice experiences. The project is located in the municipality of Fljotsdalshérao, Iceland’s easternmost populous municipality; 17 km from the largest town in the Eastern Iceland – Egilsstaoir (population 2,600). Volunteers should have a motivation for working outdoors and getting to know the ways of living in a rural area. Our tasks will mainly be focused on picking blueberries, stone bramble, tree cones and herbs. Our host has a small 100% organic food and herb production, which focuses on manually handpicked food ingredients. This is a great volunteer project for those who love food, the outdoors and have opinions about nutrition. The working plan will be flexible and it will depend on the needs of our local host, the advance of the diverse projects in the area surrounding the forest and of course on the weather conditions. Last but not least we will explore the surroundings of the location and enjoy free time activities arranged in cooperation with the local host. [Contact info available to subscribers] volunteers will sleep in a local house, sharing rooms. The apartment is fully equipped with access to the kitchen and bathroom. Please bring your own sleeping bag. Volunteers will receive food supplies and be in charge of the cooking and cleaning activities. Our hosting partner will organise free time activities in the surroundings of the project, such as hiking and possibly horseback riding. To learn more, please visit our website at [Contact info available to subscribers]

Illionis

house sitter wanted for a five bedroom house on a five-acre farmette in a rural area midway between Chicago and Milwaukee. You pay utilities, work eight hours a week (mowing, snow removal, and maintenance) in return for a private room and bath and kitchen privileges. My wife and I travel and will be in the house only occasionally. This is for a single person, or couple, with no pets. Prefer someone with handyman and carpentry skills and accustomed to rural property. You will need a car. Available now. This is a long-term position. Please email [Contact info available to subscribers] and explain why you would be interested in our house sitting position. Thanks.

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.

Italy

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

Laos

VOLUNTEERS needed. Our butterfly park has been newly opened in January 2014, with an orchid section, a variety of flower gardens, a netted butterfly garden, and lots of waterfalls. Our mission is to create a research centre studying and publishing about Laos’s butterflies, host plants and preservation because of environmental issues in Laos. We are looking for entomologists and botanists. We also want to do school projects by inviting local school children and provide them with learning materials to educate and understand the importance to preserve their beautiful nature for their happiness and financial security in the future. We are searching for volunteers who want to do jobs such as gardening, marketing, reception, and guiding. Our work/trade is full days of work (eight hours), eat, sleep and enjoy the beautiful nature of Laos. Spare time is two days in a week. You must be fit and strong and not afraid of the climate. Our butterfly garden is located 300 meters before the famous Kuang Si Falls, and 30km from Luang Prabang. Transportation from and to 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. Please call [Contact info available to subscribers]

Kentucky

A LEXINGTON, KY FAMILY is seeking a Household Manager to care for their casual home and family. They have three young children and a dog. They are seeking a long-term employee who is organized, kind, structured, great with children, fun and energetic, and is always eager to pitch in to please. They would also love to have someone who enjoys healthy, low-carb cooking and is flexible with their time. Other responsibilities will include chauffeuring, running errands, and doing laundry. Must be non-smoking and have previous experience in a wealthy home and/or professional training. This is a lovely family who will really appreciate what you have to offer to make their lives easier. 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.

Louisiana

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

Maine

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.

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.

Caretaker Profile

A Mountainous Occasion Date of Birth: 01/23/1956 Interests: Developing presence, realizing my oneness with the universe, healthy food, healthy living, writing, photography, music, all outdoor sports, working to live as opposed to living to work, simple living, and mini houses Quote: “But do not ask me where I am going, as I travel in this limitless world, where every step I take is my home” Dogen

Larry Gilson scanning the high ridges for Mountain Goats and Black Bear

When I began subscribing to The Caretaker Gazette in 2010, I was living a dream-like life near a beautiful beach in Florida. I’ve always been adventurous though, and have long felt the urge to write, and I had been working full-time long enough I was starting to look toward the far horizon. Having met a spontaneous, fun-loving, adventurous person who also had creative urges, I couldn’t help but dream of a life in which we were free to pursue our creative instincts. Since we were too young to retire, property caretaking seemed the perfect solution, but like most, we had a lot of baggage. It took over a year to pay off our debts and shed our excess belongings, but we eagerly scanned every issue of The Caretaker Gazette and were ready to roll in the spring of 2012 when we found an ad stating: “Mountain man (or couple) needed…$700/month for one hour of steep hiking daily…off grid cabin to live in….May to November.” We responded and before we knew it, we had a new position, 3,500 miles away in the mountains of Washington State. A few weeks later, we had said goodbye to our coworkers, packed our pickup, loaded up Jack the cat and were rolling away from our sunny home.

The job was with a corporation which owns a crystal mine about 25 miles out of North Bend, Washington. When we arrived in North Bend on the first of May it was pouring rain! Everything about that first trip out to our new quarters, including a road which closely resembled a bombing range and the extremely steep mountain slopes rising into the clouds around us brought home the fact we weren’t at the beach anymore! I grew up in Oregon and was quickly reminded of several important ingredients to a life in areas prone to gray skies and wet, cool weather…a wood stove, a good supply of dry wood and an upbeat partner; fortunately, I had all three. It rained steadily the first four days of our stay. After just a couple of days of work however, we were settled into a now-warm, somewhat-organized cabin and Jack the cat had the resident mouse population on the run. On the fifth day, the sun came out and I knew we would be OK. Our job for most of the season was to simply be a presence at the mine site and to represent the owners should any uninvited collectors show up. Getting to the mine site provided some fairly-rigorous exercise on a daily basis as it involved a two-mile uphill hike or bike trip along a road, then an arduous climb up a mountain trail that gained 700 feet in a half mile. Our responsibilities, however, left us plenty of time to explore, enjoy the local hot springs, bathe in the 42-degree river, write or simply sit and enjoy the beauty and stillness around us. It’s hard to describe the experience of living for months in the woods miles from civilization with a single word, but ‘idyllic” comes close. We didn’t become friends with the local black bear, but ran across him regularly enough to develop a neighborly respect for one another. We also encountered a young mountain goat on our first trips to the mine, but he was shy and soon moved to less-traveled places. We enjoyed our weekly trips to town, our potlucks with our friends at the hot springs and meeting hikers passing through the area, but the quiet moments were my favorites. Laying in our cabin listening to the rain pattering on the metal roof a few feet over our heads or to the birds waking up in the woods around us at sunrise, sunning ourselves on the jumbled rocks of an old avalanche and sitting by the river warming up after our baths were moments marked by few words, but ones forged indelibly in my memory. When mining season began in August, we were in great shape having hiked the trail nearly 100 times by that point and began serving as what we titled “American Sherpas.” While heavier supplies were dropped in by helicopter at the beginning of the season, food, beer and any other items that needed to be brought in later were packed up the trail…much of it by the resident packers…us. Additionally, crystals were packaged at the mine site and packed down the mountain a box or two at a time, along with whatever else needed to be hauled out. Between loads, we assisted at the mine site, collected loose single crystals, did some trail work and constructed a new helipad. The best part of the mining season was getting to know our employers…a small group from widely-varied backgrounds brought together by a love for mineral collecting. Much of our contact was with the original owner of the claim, who is not only a life-long mineral collector, world-traveling geologist, educator and walking encyclopedia of information regarding (especially) minerals, but also an extremely personable man and great storyteller with an endless supply of material. My partner and I didn’t became permanently afflicted by the “collecting bug”, but we did experience some small exciting “finds” and had a great time getting to know and learning from all those we worked with. It was with the same mixed emotions we experienced leaving Florida that we “winterized” the outhouse, covered the wood pile and locked the door to the cabin for the last time in October, but winter was looming and (thanks again to The Caretaker Gazette!) a new caretaking position awaited us. As we eased our loaded truck down the pot-holed road one last time and headed back into the “real” world, our journals were bursting, our hard drives full of pictures, and our collection of experience much, much richer.

“American Sherpa” with a typical end-of-the-day downhill load

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. Apply at [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 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 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]

Michigan

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

Minnesota

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

Montana

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

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

Morocco

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

Nevada

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

New Hampshire

LONG-TERM CARETAKER/DOG SITTING single or couple wanted. Our 1826 historic homestead in the southwestern New Hampshire needs 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.

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

New York

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 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]

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.

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

Norway

INTERESTED IN SELF-SUFFICIENCY? Want to help build a community? Love the sea? On an organic farm a few hours north of Oslo, our collective is for anyone keen to learn, share ideas, and work hard. We are building a sailboat and when she is finished we want to sail the world, visiting other eco-villages, collecting knowledge and traveling in the most eco-friendly way possible. Anyone who helps us out will have the chance to join our crew. We also work on the farm, building up the infrastructure to create a stable base for our community. We live with our dog, the farm cat and some (very) free-range chickens. We keep bees and make jam. We are also working hard on the boat to finish up and go south this year. The plating is finished, which was more or less a two to three months’ work. Next one is installing all the electric stuff and continue getting the engine in. Getting the rigging in also a high priority now. Our plan is to set sail for West Indies/Cuba at the end of this year helping organic communities around the world. So if you have skills in organic farming and love to travel with zero carbon footprints, please contact us. We still have space up on the farm until the boat is finished so if you have farming or boatbuilding skills you think might be useful 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, [Contact info available to subscribers] – a sea gypsy tribe of tomorrow!

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

Ohio

A COLUMBUS, OH ADULT COUPLE is seeking a Housekeeper to care for their home, their dog and their two cats. They live in a 5,000 square foot home. This couple has a very casual household. Responsibilities will include running errands, general and detailed housekeeping, laundry and ironing, light cooking, and shopping for groceries (fresh foods only) and other household necessities. The right candidate will love animals and enjoy taking care of pets, as their dog goes with this couple everywhere. Other requirements include a clean police and driving record, honesty and dependability, and self-motivation. If you would appreciate making the lives of a relaxed active couple easier and more enjoyable, this could be the perfect job for you! This is a genuinely nice couple who will appreciate what you provide. Flexible work hours and schedule. Salary is commensurate with abilities and experience. 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.

Oklahoma

FARM/RANCH FOREMAN needed in southern Oklahoma. Must be a self-starter, goal setter and 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]

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

Oregon

ORGANIC FARM PRODUCTION, year round, needs part-time people to assist in all parts of our daily operation of our business 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!

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

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

Pennsylvania

CARETAKER COUPLE needed for a large estate in Southern Pennsylvania. Duties include landscaping maintenance, housekeeping, minor farming, animal care, and lawn and pool maintenance. Benefits include health and dental insurance, apartment, auto, and vacation. Must have experience. Salaries negotiable. Please send resumes to [Contact info available to subscribers]

A PHILADELPHIA FAMILY is seeking a Household Manager for their 10,000 square foot home. Responsibilities of this position include overseeing, supervising, or training the housekeeping staff and assigning extra responsibilities as needed or pitching in as needed; producing cleaning schedules and ensuring they are followed; providing service to guests during home functions; maintaining security measures; dealing with vendors; and overseeing all technology, including home automation, computers and entertainment. The right candidate is a non-smoker and has the experience and abilities to anticipate the needs of the home and family, be friendly but not overly familiar, be able to respect confidentiality and privacy, be unobtrusive yet always available, know how to translate their employers’ wants and needs into actions and directions for him or herself and staff, be detail-oriented and self-motivated, and be willing and able to be hands-on and assist staff when necessary. This position requires previous experience in this type of position in a home of wealth; professional training is a plus and would be invaluable. Salary commensurate with abilities and experience. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for a highly skilled, experienced Household Manager. 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.

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

Philippines

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

South Dakota

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

Spain

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

Tennessee

TWO VOLUNTEER RVing COUPLES who enjoy working with people are needed to serve as Park Hosts at the [Contact info available to subscribers] at Cheatham Lake. 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

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]

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

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]

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

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

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]

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

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

Thailand

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

Utah

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

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]

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

Washington

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]

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

Wyoming

PET/house sitter needed for our new 5,000 sq. ft. home in the Cheyenne area. We have a five bedroom/three bath home. We need a pet and house sitter who can start at the end of August, 2014 to tend four horses, three dogs, two cats, and our garden. You will need to feed and water our animals and plants. There is no exercise required for the pets. Would prefer a live-in house sitter but will consider twice daily visits to our home for feeding/watering duties if someone lives close by. There is an option to have a car available to a licensed driver with a good driving record during the two month stay. Please provide three checkable references and email them to [Contact info available to subscribers] along with some information about yourself.

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Blessings All! 51-year-old female seeks lodging and salary situation. What’s in it for you? House/Pet-sitting, Ranch/House Manager, Gardener, Personal Assistant, Home/Office Organizer, Maintenance/Beautification, Errands/Appointments and Caregiving. All options performed with positive feminine energy, moral fiber, loyalty and with your privacy in mind. Heightened security clearance, clean DL, not afraid to break a nail. Please email ‘Doncy’ at [Contact info available to subscribers]

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