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: 11 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
High demand host: This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with the locals: 11 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Learn about sustainability: 11 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.

Social Work: Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.

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 4 alpacas, many chickens & guinea pigs, also vegetables to look after. We would like help with general jobs around our property like gardening, fencing, weeding. Also some general maintenance jobs and deck building. 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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Gender equality

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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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11 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

Kate

United States

David and Bhavani were amazing hosts and so welcoming, they made me feel at home from day 1!! The caravan was so cozy and the view was stunning. I learned a lot about sustainable living and giving back to the environment and community. The work was quite fun, pretty flexible, and very rewarding. The island is gorgeous and the wildlife is pretty cool!! I loved every minute I spent on the island and with the farm!!!! Thank you for everything!!!! It was such an amazing experience, and I would highly recommend to other World packers.

12 days ago

Rebecca

Germany

I felt very welcomed at Bhavani's and Davids's home. The caravan was nice and had everything I needed, even a heater for colder nights. Besides carpeting, weeding and paving I also contributed a the farm bit at the community festival on Churchill island together with David, which was fun, I worked with school kids on the farm the other day as well! The Two of them made me feel as a part of the farm as they invited me to watch my first Aussie football game and having a small bbq together and I enjoyed our everyday talks a lot. They also drove me and picked me up anytime. Would recommend a 100%!

2 months ago

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.

4 months 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!

4 months 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.

4 months ago

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