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Gardening with lake views in Clarendon, New Zealand

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The experience

We need volunteers to help with weeding gardens as well as to help establish new plantings. Clear the grass around the bushes. Cover the area with weed mat & mulch and plant more plants.
We have just built our new home on a 5666sqm lifestyle section and there are many other random jobs associated with setting up the property, depending on the needs of the day

We are happy to pick up from bus stops in Milton or Waihola, or Dunedin airport.

What you offer

5 hours of help per day

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 18 and 50 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

Help with the tasks given whilst here
These tasks alter depending on weather and needs of the day
Enjoy your free time in this beautiful place

Activities & Shift

Work depends on weather
When fine you’ll be gardening
If too yucky out then other assorted jobs such as house cleaning

Rules

Respect our home
No smoking inside, and with caution outside due to fire risk
We are in rural area, no public transport

Do not book with us until you are in NZ or have confirmed your flights into NZ
And do not confirm a space with us if you are going to cancel a few weeks later!!
This avoids others being turned away and being disappointed.