General help, DIY, organising interest in mechanics useful.

Expand your environmental consciousness: 11 travelers felt they returned from this experience with a greater environmental consciousness
Learn about sustainability: 11 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Needs help immediately
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

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

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.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Get free drinks or beverages.: Drink up! Get free and tasty drinks for yourself.

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

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Availability

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Stay at least: 5 days

The Experience

We've just returned from a long stay away. The house and grounds are a mess. Lot's to do, grass is knee high, garage is half roofed, outbuildings need sorting. We need gardening cleaning, some simple house repairs and decoration, some sorting and organising packing, help with delivering to charity shops ,recycling centres.

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Requirements

Fluent English
Over 18 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

11 Developing environmental awareness
11 Learning about sustainability
8 Get in touch with nature
8 Practicing English
3 Meeting locals
2 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

6 12. Responsible consumption and production
2 5. Gender equality

Sol

Argentina

John and Ross were really great hosts! Since the very first day they made me feel at home. I learnt a lot by working and helping John repair different stuff. I really appreciate him being confident enough to let me do different repairs and jobs. Ross' meals were amazing every day, as well as the memorable flapjacks and many other delicious cakes she baked for us during the stay. I also really enjoyed playing board games after dinner! Not to be forgotten, Obi and Nuki are super cute and lovely dogs. Definitely an experience that I would recommend to anyone and one that I could repeat :)

9 months ago

John & replied

Hi Sol It was lovely to meet you, thank you for all you did for us
We would love to meet you again if you're ever nearby.
Good luck with the rest of your travels and keep in touch
Ros and John

Shyan

Australia

John and Ross were the best hosts!! They were very welcoming and the nicest people who are always happy to share their wide range of knowledge with you. I loved helping out in their amazing garden and seeing how they reuse so many things and make cool new things :) I loved chilling in the evenings watching quiz games and playing board games with delicious home brewed beer. Loved this experience so much, especially their 2 adorable fur babies ❤️

about 1 year ago

Isak

Sweden

My stay with John and Rosslyn was superb! They were very welcoming and created a relaxing atmosphere for me. I learned and experienced a lot both in my time off and when I was helping. I enjoyed everything from the cooking and the homemade beers/yoghurts, to John and Rosslyns lovely company! All in all I had a great stay, which left me feeling very fulfilled.

about 1 year ago

Sanaa

New Zealand

John & Rosslyn quickly made us feel at home here. We really appreciated the amount of knowledge they both had to share, as well as the funny chats & homemade food. Can't stress enough how amazing the food was! We spent most of our time here helping with household maintenance tasks, as well as some gardening/outdoor activities. Wish we could've come during the summer & enjoyed the warmer months here, but we loved our stay here anyway. Thank you both!

over 1 year ago

Te Waa

New Zealand

It was a very nice break away from the hustle and bustle of travelling!! John and Rosslyn were very nice and the tasks put in front of us were not difficult. You learn as you go and you always look forward to the next meal that is put on the table. The area is lovely and quiet.

over 1 year ago

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