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General help and cultural exchange in Australia!

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The experience

Julie and I have a small hobby farm 25kms inland from Murwillumbah.
The region is sub tropical.
It's a 45 minute drive from Gold Coast airport, just over the Queensland border.
We are 900kms north of Sydney.
There is a separate guest room in our shed with a queen size bed and en-suite bathroom/shower.

We're happy to host friendly, positive travelers, who are willing to do a bit of work around the property and learn from each other.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

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

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner English

Between 18 and 80 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

There are no rigid helping hours or conditions. Jobs are dependent on weather conditions and what needs to be done at that time and what helpers would like to get involved with.

Julie is multi skilled and talented in lots of areas. Conversation is never dull!
Charles was born in Scotland and lived in Canada before coming to Australia. He also has a wide range of interests and skills.
You name it, we've probably done it!

Activities & Shift


Types of help and learning opportunities:

Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are friendly and accepting and love meeting new people. We've had many backpackers stay with us over the years through other similar websites, many of whom keep in touch and remain firm friends.