Small farm on Phillip Island, 2 hours from Melbourne

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: 9 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 the locals: 9 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Learn about sustainability: 9 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

20h

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.

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

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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

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.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 1 week

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

We have a 5 acre property 2km from the beach & 6km from the town of Cowes. We have 5 alpacas, many chickens & guinea, also vegetables to look after. We would like help with general jobs around our property like gardening, fencing, weeding. Also some general house maintenance jobs for example painting, decking. We have the availability of tent or caravan in a specified area surrounded by trees. There is an outside toilet and shower.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 63 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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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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

Gender equality

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

9 Meeting locals
9 Learning about sustainability
9 Get in touch with nature
8 Developing environmental awareness
6 Immersing in the local culture
4 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

9 15. Life on land
8 12. Responsible consumption and production
3 5. Gender equality

Nia

Indonesia

David and Bhavani were incredibly welcoming and informative throughout my stay. The highlight was the day after I arrived, when I joined a landcare activity planting trees for their neighbor. It was a meaningful experience—I learned about planting, had engaging conversations about plants and sustainability with community members, and ended the day with the best grilled beef. The work was flexible and clearly communicated. I loved feeding the chickens, spending time with the alpacas, and watching stunning sunsets from the nearby beach.

1 day ago

Brída

China

Bhavani and David are such kind and caring people! They're also very flexible with the working hours, making it possible for me to experience the Island Whale Festival and get to see many an attraction around the island! I totally enjoyed the variety of jobs on the farm, such as weeding, checking in on the chooks and alpacas and continuing the decking project that David and Igor started. The work was well explained, and I get to learn lots of new skills. The caravan was cosy and well in contact with nature. All in all, I totally enjoyed the island, life on the farm and the best chai tea ever!

14 days ago

igor

Brazil

David and Bhavani made me feel at home from the start! They're simply amazing! We enjoyed many activities together, from dinners in the garden to tours around the island. I learned a lot about various sustainable practices, and the caravan is a very cozy place to stay—I loved being part of the deck construction! Thank you for everything, and I highly recommend it to other Worldpackers.

22 days ago

Kyraleigh

Canada

Bhavani and David are such genuine and kind people who truly made me feel at home! The entire family was so open and welcoming and showed me how beautiful island life is! the farm is truly passionate about sustainability, protecting the environment and always improving. The work was fair, therapeutic, and very rewarding! I learned so much and have so many new ideas to take home and incorporate into everyday living! The caravan was perfect after a day in the sun very comfortable and shaded with a tap nearby. I enjoyed every second I spent on the farm and know you all will to!

4 months ago

Kyra

Germany

David and Bhavani are one of the dearest and most committed people we know. They showed us so much of their island that we felt like we belonged there. The work was also fun and was never too much to ask. We definitely recommend it.

5 months ago

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