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: 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 nature: 9 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 8 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
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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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

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 backpackers building. 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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Good health and well-being

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Quality education

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Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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10 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

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

佳那

Japan

Phil and Sharon welcomed me very warmly!! At first I was very nervous but my feelings have gone away soon. Their meal was yummy. Gardening job was new to me so it was interesting! But sometimes I felt lonely. If you have your own car, you will not feel loneliness.

5 days ago

Brandon

Malaysia

Phil and Sharon has been welcoming to me since the start . We shared a lot of our respective cultures. Food was organic , nutritious and delicious and there was good wine to top it off. I was also brought to Albany and areas near Mt Barker with spectacular views. The dogs were lovely as well.

about 2 months ago

JINZHUO

China

My two weeks with Phil and Sharon were absolutely incredible, and I cannot recommend them enough. They are the warmest, kindest, and funniest hosts you could ever hope for, making me feel like part of the family from day one. The work in their beautiful the farm was always enjoyable and rewarding. I helped with a variety of tasks: weeding, painting, digging trenches to install a new irrigation system, helping in the kitchen, dog sitting. The hours were fair, and it was great to contribute to such a cool project.Honestly, a perfect stay. It felt more like staying with family than a work exchange.

about 2 months ago

Amy

United Kingdom

This has been an incredibly fulfilling hands-on experience. Phil and Sharon welcomed me with open arms, and immediately I felt at ease. Phil's passion for plants is contagious. With his guidance, every day I have planted trees and shrubs across the various gardens, pruned and propagated countless plants and learnt about reticulation. My life skills have grown, and I have had the opportunity to get involved in animal care, and well as building and dismantling with Sharon's support. Highly recommend coming here, you'll feel all your efforts are coming to fruition!

6 months ago

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!

8 months ago

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