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5h
- 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
What you get
2
- 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.
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- 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.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Over 18 years old
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
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Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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14 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Farm
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 13 Get in touch with nature
- 11 Meeting locals
- 9 Practicing English
- 7 Meeting international travelers
- 5 Immersing in the local culture
- 5 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 5 2. Zero hunger
- 5 3. Good health and well-being
- 4 6. Clean water and sanitation
- 3 4. Quality education
- 2 1. No poverty
Anna
Spain
This experience has been a real pleasure! The animals are just adorable and Ross it's an amazing host and person. He takes so much care of you and his animals, and he makes you feel at home. All the duties and tasks are fun and quite easy to do, but if you have any type of struggle, he's going to help and teach you as much as possible. So if you like animals (especially dogs) and you enjoy the countryside and working outside, this is the best place you can volunteer in. I would definitely come back if possible. Thanks, Ross, for such an amazing time with you.
5 days ago
Hannah
Canada
This was a fantastic experience. Ross goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy and comfortable. All of the animals are amazing and it is so much fun taking care of them. You learn a ton about animal care, farming in New Zealand, and nature. Ross also makes sure you have opportunities to explore the area, and has lots if recommendations on where else to go in New Zealand once you finish your volunteering experience. Thanks Ross!
14 days ago
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❤️
about 1 month 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!
4 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!
5 months ago
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