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25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Painting & Decorating
- Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.
- Gardening
- Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
- Building & Repairing
- Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
- Additional Fee
- This host charges a fee in addition to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan.
Additional fee required
This host charges an additional fee to the cost of the Worldpackers annual plan for the sustainability of the project and the quality of the experience for volunteers. Learn more.
Amount
- US$ 20
Per week
Fee pays for
- Materials for volunteer activities
Description
We ask that you contribute to the food (A$30 in cash each week).
What you get
2
- Days off per week
- Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
- Shared Dorm
- You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.
- 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.
- Fast Internet Access
- High-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.
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- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
- Stay at least
- 1 week
- Stay up to
- 2 weeks
The Experience
Maleny is a 1.5 hour trip on Public Transport from the Brisbane airport. We are a small, eco village community and we live on a lush 3.5 acre property, with a swimmable heart-shaped dam. We care for the land and each other. We weed, do permaculture and bush regeneration and build and maintain structures. We treat you like family, you'll be on the cooking roster and we get to attend music evenings and local gatherings.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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8 Reviews
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Hours & Tasks
Sustainable Community
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 8 Learning about sustainability
- 7 Meeting international travelers
- 7 Get in touch with nature
- 5 Meeting locals
- 5 Developing social awareness
- 5 Developing environmental awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 8 13. Climate action
- 8 15. Life on land
- 7 3. Good health and well-being
Joseph
United Kingdom
This was my first work exchange programme and it honestly exceeded all my expectations! Even though I was at the village for just a week, I learned so much about both creating a sustainbile community but also so much from impacts of colonialisation to being more mindful! I'm always hesitant when I see somewhere say they're 'like a family' as I think it's a buzz word, but from start to finish, Tammie and Andrew made a genuine family feel which was inclusive and authentic. Super grateful for this experience!
3 months ago
Claudia
Spain
Beautiful project and beautiful people! 100% recommend it, specially if you are looking for a place that actually puts into practice sustainability and a simple healthy lifestyle. I would suggest to bring work boots, or gum boots, as it can get a bit muddy if it rains
3 months ago
Andrew replied
It doesn’t rain all the time ;). Seriously, thank YOU!
Noah
United States
I have to thank Andrew for his flexibility and kindness as I had one of the most transformative and personally significant expereinces with the beautiful combination of people I met during my stay. It wasn't what I expected and was so much more valuable than I could've dreamed of. The magic of this place and the surrounding area is pulsating, vivid, alive, and very readily apparant. I was barefoot always. I was laughing more often than not. I felt welcomed and loved and free. Thank you!! 🫂🌲🌾🦌
4 months ago
Andrew replied
Noah, to witness, and be a part of, your transformation was a privilege. You are always welcome here - tho I can’t guarantee another transformation like it next time :)
You have a lovely nature, are a pleasure to be around. Quiet, hardworking, respectful, gentle, empathetic, caring and funny. You deserve the best that life has to offer. Thank you for sharing yourself with our little community.
Xenia
Germany
I was there my first month of Australia and I really loved it. It is a really amazing community, who will always fulfill all your needs and you will really have a great experience. The day I arrived I already felt comfortable and Andrew really is the best host, really flexible and always there for you. I met some amazing people, from all around the world, who I will miss very much. You will also learn a lot about living the community friendly and learning about Australia's nature and ecosystems.
5 months ago
Laureen
Germany
I had a lovely time at the the community village. Everyone was very kind and welcoming and the place is beautiful. There are many spots for when you want to socialise like the kitchen area but also spots where you can have some alone time; it's the perfect balance. The tasks were most of the time pretty chill and you get enough free time to explore the area around Maleny. If I had any questions Andrew was always there to help! I would definitely recommend this experience.
6 months ago
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