Adventure in rural Wisconsin USA: Grow and Make New Friends

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 11 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 15 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 15 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

20h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

You will be working with other volunteers, guests, and interns helping with gardening, caring for chickens, light construction and maintenance projects. You may also help with setting up for events we host at our farm. In addition to your working hours you will be expected to help with a few meals each week and with the cleaning of shared spaces. Days off are typically Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 30 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

7. Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

13. Climate action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts by regulating emissions and promoting developments in renewable energy.

15. Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

15 Get in touch with nature
15 Meeting international travelers
13 Creating true social impact
13 Immersing in the local culture
13 Meeting locals
11 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 15. Life on land
8 7. Affordable and clean energy
5 13. Climate action

Melissa

Ecuador

Ken, Sue, and Jason are an incredible family. Ken is smart and loves discussing interesting topics, making it easy to practice English. He's always helpful and plans great outings to explore Wisconsin. Sue is excellent at organizing volunteers and cooks amazing meals. Both are kind, generous, and make you feel at home. The farm is beautiful—a perfect place to enjoy nature, see animals, and find peace. The Bible readings and worship sessions are uplifting, and you'll feel like part of the family, meeting wonderful people from around the world.

17 days ago

DIEGO

Ecuador

This experience was amazing! Ken and Sue are really great and kind. They make you feel like family and they always care about making your experience better. You have the opportunity to practice your English and learn new skills at the farm besides you get to visit beautiful places nearby. I truly enjoyed every day there and I recommend 100% to everyone comming here.

26 days ago

Pietro

Italy

I believe that I am a very lucky guy to have had the opportunity to spend 2 weeks at the farm Fam. One of the best experiences of my life. It is only a goodbye, not a farewell!

27 days ago

Adan

Mexico

Volunteering with the children really touched my heart very deep because taught me to hear, even when a kid wasn't able to speak or even me. The girl I was taking care of, even she was blind, actually taught me to see the way she does it. I learnt from her to be more sensitive, to enjoy simple things, to sing all day, to get excited with a simple tune, to explore untiringly, to be brave. But she didn't realized how much she taught me and Im pretty sure I would never be able to thank her, because she speaks a more advance language than me, she uses her soul to express herself and it was AMAZING

about 1 month ago

Andrea

United States

Omg!!!! I loved my first Worldpackers experience with Ken and Sue! I was a bit nervous since it was my first time traveling alone, but they set the bar high. They were both so respectful, and I met many wonderful people who always made me laugh. While I was at the farm, there was a camp for people with special needs, and I had the chance to be a buddy. It was a very rewarding experience that I will cherish. If it's your first time traveling, I would 100% recommend these two beautiful souls. I also ate so much ice cream that I probably gained 10 extra pounds🤣. Thank you, Ken and Sue!🫶

about 2 months ago

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