🌿 Help with Veggie Garden, DIY Projects, Outdoors in Taranaki

Help a sustainable project: 5 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: 7 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability: 5 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
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What you offer

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic 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.

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: 1 week

Stay up to: 2 weeks

The Experience

Kia ora! We’re Matt and Amelie, originally from France, and we live on a 4-hectare lifestyle block with our two young sons and dog in beautiful Taranaki. Our home is located just 10 minutes from Stratford and 40 minutes from New Plymouth by car. As we’re in a rural area, it’s easier if you have your own car to get around and explore!

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

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.

Good health and well-being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

Sustainable cities and communities

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

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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7 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Permaculture Project

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

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

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

5 12. Responsible consumption and production
3 3. Good health and well-being
2 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Alessio

Italy

I've had an amazing time at the project. The place is nestled in the nature and sorrounded by stunning landscapes. Tasks are clear and working hours are reasonable and flexible. You will have appropriate time to explore the surrounding. Hosts are such a great family, welcoming, nice, supportive and will give you loads of tips to discover Taranaki region. You'll also have the chance to get to know their beautiful kids and lovely dog. Highly recommend this experience to everyone

12 days ago

Giulia

Italy

I have really enjoyed my stay with Amelie, Matt, Prosper, Augustine and Lucas :) They are such a lovely family and made us feeling home since minute one. The place is absolutely stunning, surrounded by nature, with Mount Taranaki always there checking on you. The tasks can vary based on season and projects they need to work on. The working hours are flexible, giving you the opportunity to explore around, which indeed is a must. Matt and Amelie were always willing to help, trying to accommodate our needs as much as possible. I am already missing them all, and wish we decided to stay longer.

12 days ago

Ashley

Canada

They were so lovely and welcoming and really made me feel at home. They are super flexible and accommodating with hours and tasks and it's super beautiful outside. And they have the cutest kids and dog! Thank you guys :)

4 months ago

Emmanuel

Chile

We are very grateful for our stay with Amelie and Mat. This was our first Worldpackers experience, and they made truly special. From the beginning, they were very kind and welcoming. We are so happy to spend time whit them, their lovely kids, and their friendly dog. As for work, we learned a lot about vegetable gardening, and they were very flexible with the schedule. Taranaki is a beautiful place, and they made sure to show us things to do and places to explore and enjoy. It was truly unique experience, and we will always have a special place in our hearts for this lovely family! 💚

5 months ago

Emma

Canada

Thanks Matt and Amelie (and the rest of the family) for welcoming me into your home! On weekdays I would work alone (weeding, moving mulch and graval, cutting grass, etc) and on the weekend I worked with Matt on some building projects and got to learn lots about tools and construction. Great view of Taranaki from the property and just a lovely spot to unwind for a bit.

5 months ago

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