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Forest regeneration project in Australia!

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The experience

Hello travelers!
We want to offer to you an opportunity that is about gentle healing and regeneration. A 10 acre block that we, as current custodians, are helping heal and return to original wild state (some clearing and pine planting done in past generations). Also establishing some permaculture in cleared areas. We both experienced volunteering while traveling when we were young and hope to offer the same happy memory making to you!

What you offer

18 hours of help per week

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

What you get

4 days off per week

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

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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

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.

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 70 years old

Only welcomes couples and partners (does not accept solo volunteers)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Clearing fallen timber. Includes work with hand saws, reciprocating saws and chain saws. Clearing noxious weeks and invasive species. Establishing permaculture (level 1 - this is a new endeavour)

Activities & Shift

3 days a week, working alongside us
Flexible on what days - week days that best suit you
Working 9 til 5 with an hour for a shared meal and siesta

Rules

Mutual respect, collaboration and good communication guide our space.

“I do what I say I will do”

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