We are continuously working to reduce the ecological footprint of our buildings and infrastructure, as well as to maintaining what exists here. Therefore we repurpose rooms and remodel instead of building new. We look for creative solutions to problems instead of simply replacing old equipment. We use alternative, green building materials rather than conventional that damage the environment. And you will be part of the energy efficiency restructuring process that we started in 2021 by installing solar panels. As a member of the maintenance crew you will get to know our buildings from the inside out. Since the oldest house dates back to the 1890s and the newest to the 1980s, you will encounter a variety of sometimes surprising tasks. If using tools and adapting technologies is your thing, this placement would be for you. 

As a member of this team you will experience the cycle of seasons. As the days grow longer, the cows will leave the barn, where they have spent winter and given birth to their calves, for the nearby pastures. Your tasks will change over the year from clearing the cow stalls and feeding them their hay to setting the fences and leading them to different pastures, selected according the principles of holistic management. You might also be involved in processing the cow’s milk or making cheese. Another everyday task is to feed the pigs and chickens. When the harvest season begins you will be part of a large group of volunteers and community members, who support the farm crew in tasks such as loading the wagons, sorting potatoes, repair and maintenance of tools. If you enjoy caring for animals and want to learn how to drive a tractor, this placement would be for you.