Help us with Community Garden at Ecovillage 1 hour from Sydney

Help a sustainable project: 4 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: 3 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with international travelers: 3 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world

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What you offer

24h

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

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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

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.

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.

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

Dance classes: Take free dance classes at our place.

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.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

Helper needed for ecovillage community garden. Assist with bed prep, planting, watering and harvesting. Strong muscles required, and gardening experience an asset. Learn about permaculture and organic gardening. Enjoy life in our friendly, intergenerational ecovillage of 50 eco-homes just an hour North of Sydney. Swim in the dam, walk in the forest, meet other villagers and travellers.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Over 20 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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

Affordable and clean energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

Sustainable cities and communities

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Life on land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems.

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4 Reviews

4.0

Host & Team

4.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Eco Village

3.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

3 Get in touch with nature
3 Meeting international travelers
3 Learning about sustainability
3 Practicing English
2 Meeting locals
2 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

4 15. Life on land
3 7. Affordable and clean energy
1 11. Sustainable cities and communities

victoria

Germany

I had a great time with rosemary and rafaele! Thank you for hosting me and giving me the chance to learn more about gardening! I took a lot out of our conversations during lunch and dinners! ;) The Village is a nice place to connect with other people and surrounded by a beautiful forest and a damm!

7 months ago

Rafaele replied

Victoria was a fantastic helper and friend. We totally enjoyed having her with us for a month. She joined all our projects with a passion- tending the garden, cooking for parties and events, helping out wherever she could.
We knew we would miss her when she left--- and we do!

Clara

France

The eco village was a beautiful experience where I lived in a tent surrounded by nature, sharing daily life with kind and inspiring woofers from around the world. I learned a lot about permaculture and sustainability thanks to Rosemary and Rafaele, who were also very caring when I got sick. I recommend this experience for anyone looking to reconnect with nature and learn in a the eco village setting. That said, I recommend being clear about your needs from the start. For trans individuals, just be aware that some conversations might feel a bit challenging in this environment.

5 months ago

Rafaele replied

Clara was a great worker and contributor- hardworking, generous and considerate.
It’s true that as feminists, we believe women should have the full range of gender expressions open to us – without the need to become male. And the same for men.
We are also concerned about the dangerous and irreversible medical procedures that trans people undertake.

But our primary concern is the liberation of all women on issues such as equal pay, access to education and freedom from violence.

Eric

China

From the beginning of my arrival, I was welcomed by the kindness and warmth of my host, the friendliness and the hospitality made me feel right at home. Also, I'd like to express my gratitude for the guidance and the knowledge they shared . Their enthusiasm for sustainable farming and the commitment of nurturing this land have been incredibly inspiring , I will always cherish the joyful memories and fruitful achievement we created here as a team, so They have not only shown me the beauty of nature, but also demonstrated the beauty of the eco village and friendship Eric

9 months ago

Rafaele replied

Eric was an absolutely delightful visitor, not just for us but the whole village.
He brought such enthusiasm and passion to all his work, making a huge difference to the productivity of our community garden. He also helped several other villagers with their gardens and other tasks and was truly loved by all.
We look forward to him visiting again.

Lê

United States

I stayed with Rosemary and Rafaele and sadly and surprisingly they were outwardly transphobic towards me. They apologized after I said I was leaving but still was a very uncomfortable experience especially with the power dynamic between a host and a volunteer. I was supposed to be there for 3 weeks but left after 2 days. the eco village itself is great; the events are really cool, it's easy to meet people, and the nature is great.

9 months ago

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