Help us create a beautiful Botanical Garden in Western Australia

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: 5 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.
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 6 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with the locals: 5 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

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

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

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.

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

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.

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: 2 weeks

The Experience

Hi. We're creating a unique private botanical garden in The Great Southern of Western Australia. Thousands of plants from around the globe need to be planted, propagated etc. We're looking for passionate plant people who aren't afraid of hard work. Spring and Autumn is the best weather here (cool Mediterranean climate). You'd be staying in our house - (cottage circa 1933). We look forward to meeting you. Regards Phil and Sharon

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Requirements

Intermediate 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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6 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

6 Immersing in the local culture
5 Meeting locals
5 Get in touch with nature
5 Developing environmental awareness
3 Creating true social impact
3 Meeting international travelers

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 15. Life on land
4 3. Good health and well-being
4 4. Quality education

Kirsten

Canada

Sharon and Phil made me feel right at home. I absolutely loved every part of the experience, whether it was planting, reticulation, exploring local areas, meeting locals, mowing, cooking etc. They are very easy going and made sure I had the best experience!

21 days ago

Josie

United States

One of the best volunteerships I've ever had. Phil and Sharon are fully present in asking their volunteers what we want to learn, see and experience. Phil is eager to teach in the gardens; I learned reticulation, used a ground drill and a loader. Though whatever you're comfortable with will be perfectly okay. Sharon is eager to show us around the beaches, she planned a camping adventure and we even went fishing. Working on the project feels like making a difference in a the farm utopia. I stayed in one of the rooms in the main house and it was very comfortable and private!

4 months ago

Maxi

Argentina

As soon as I arrived in Australia from Argentina I went to volunteer at Phill Y Sharon's house. I was there for 3 weeks and I want to say that it is the best thing I could have done because they welcomed me as one of the family, they gave me comfort at all times, they showed me amazing places around their village and they taught me many things about planting, irrigation and their amazing the farm. They are great people that I had the pleasure of meeting and they made my arrival better than ever. Totally recommended it, it's an amazing experience that everyone should have.

4 months ago

Bennett

United States

Great time at the farm. Felt like part of Phil and Sharon's family. The tasks were straightforward and hours of work were respected. Learned a lot about irrigation and planting/potting techniques. Had great food and a lot of free time to rest and walk around. Good hikes nearby too with the ocean and beaches being only 30 minutes away!

6 months ago

Phil replied

Both Sharon and myself really enjoyed having Bennett here. We'd be happy to endorse him to any Host. We hope he can make it back someday.

Winston

United States

Working with Phil on his the farm has been awesome! Mount Barker is a little bit off the beaten path, but boy is it worth it. Especially if you like a slow paced day. It's the country, so it's a small town and things close early, so there is plenty of time to relax and explore the area on foot or by bike. The work was always something new, and I learned new skills up until the last day. The ins and outs of planting, irrigation, and painting. The work can be hard sometimes, but it is certainly worth it. Phil and Sharon are extremely hospitable and go out of their way to make sure all is good!

6 months ago

Phil replied

Winston's stay here was highly valued by both Sharon and myself. We'd be extremely happy to recommend him to any host - for his attitude, demeanour, diligence and overall self.

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