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Experience permaculture in Australia and help with the farm

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The experience

We are a family living on a permaculture farm where we grow and produce most of our own food. We are located in the Noosa hinterland 7 kilometers west of Cooroy on 6 acres. Livestock including pigs, turkeys and chickens provide meat and eggs and extensive gardens supply the vegetables. For those that wish to learn about fermenting such as cheese making and sourdough bread there will be ample opportunities to learn and participate.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 20 and 70 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Work to be done is mostly garden work as the food forest garden needs a good clean up. Tropical vegetables go dormant in our winter months but the weeds don't. Some gardening experience is desired to know weeds from plants and sometimes working in awkward spots. Stays from two nights minimum and you will be welcome to join our family where we hope to share exciting stories of your travels and our lives here.

Activities & Shift

Accommodation offered is a cottage with two single beds in two bedrooms, a living room and a back porch with a fire pit for anyone to use. Amenities are at the main house as well as meals, as the cottage is not yet completed. This is a short walk up the driveway. This property is located on the mountain and its a steep block with pathways and steps everywhere. General fitness is required.