Help with animals and enjoy private room close to Wellington

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!
High demand host: This host has received 4 applications recently. We recommend you apply for other positions too.
Connect with nature: 11 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 9 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

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

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

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

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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

The Experience

I have a lovely small property (lifestyle) in Gladstone Wairarapa which is about 1.5 hours from Wellington. Looking for someone/couple to do some light work around, any length of time, feeding animals collecting firewood and cooking. My place has 5 dogs, 1 cat, 4 sheep, 2 pigs and 5 chooks, who live on 5 acres. I have a small orchard, vege garden. Please feel free to ask me anything.

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

No poverty

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Zero hunger

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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farm

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

11 Get in touch with nature
9 Meeting locals
8 Practicing English
6 Meeting international travelers
4 Immersing in the local culture
3 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 2. Zero hunger
4 3. Good health and well-being
4 6. Clean water and sanitation
3 4. Quality education
2 1. No poverty

Lauren

United Kingdom

Staying with Ross was the most amazing experience. He is so lovely and welcomes you into his home fully, with 4 cutie dogs too! The work was fun and was so nice to be outside connecting with nature, feeding the animals and learning new skills. Ross's property is beautiful with so much green and adventure. Would 100% recommend and will definitely be back for more❤️

12 days ago

Isabella

Germany

The property - beautiful. All the animals - adorable. Ross - simply amazing. Whether it was items I requested from the store, simple everyday chats, fun weekend trips or some great advice he gave me after my breakup, Ross provided everything I needed and so much more. He always prioritized my wellbeing and made sure to pick varying tasks I felt comfortable with. I truly got to connect with Ross and will forever be greatful for everything he's done for me (the list is endless). The only reason why I wouldn't recommend this experience is that I wanna gatekeep it for myself. Best woofing ever!

3 months ago

Bella

United States

I only stayed a week with Ross but could've easily spent more. I enjoyed every aspect of this experience, Ross was a wonderful host, the work was well explained and wasn't too intense, the accommodations were comfortable and well-equipped, and the animals were all amazing. Acclimating to everything was pretty easy, as I was fortunate enough to have my stay overlap with a couple other girls. This was my first Worldpackers experience and I don't think I could've picked a better one. Thank you for everything!

4 months ago

Rosa

Germany

I stayed with Ross for one week and it was truely amazing. I stayed there with an other gitl, therefore it was also really nice for me to get in touch with otjer travellers as well. Ross welcomed us with open arms and made us feel like we're at home. I had a nice room just for myself and I felt really comfortable there. Would defneatly recommend staying there as Ross tried to make the best out of your experience!! Thank you so much:))

4 months ago

Marianne

United Kingdom

I absolutely loved staying with Ross! It was so lovely and really helped with my nervousness as it was my first time doing a worldpackers experience. I am so glad this was the first because it couldn't have been better!!! Ross is just amazing, so kind and attentive and I miss my five little baby dogs everyday 😣. Thank you so so much it was amazing!

5 months ago

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