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

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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!

What you offer

25 hours of help 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

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.

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

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We follow permaculture principles and need your help with maintaining our veggie garden, native bush, and a variety of DIY projects. This is a great opportunity to get hands-on experience in sustainable living while living in the stunning countryside of New Zealand.

Perks:
Immerse yourself in New Zealand’s nature and lifestyle 🌿
Connect with our family and learn about permaculture and sustainable living 🌾
Explore Taranaki’s stunning outdoor landscapes and enjoy its natural beauty 🌄
Be part of a friendly and welcoming family exchange 🤝
This is a fantastic opportunity to help with meaningful work in a beautiful, rural setting. We look forward to meeting you! 🌍

Activities & Shift

Your Role:
Vegetable Garden: Help with planting, maintaining, and harvesting crops in our permaculture garden 🥕🌱
DIY Projects: Assist with repairs and improvements around the property, including painting and decorating 🖌️
Outdoor Property Care: Help with maintaining our native bush and other outdoor tasks 🌳
Schedule:
Work Hours: 25 hours per week
Days Off: 2 days off per week (flexible to allow for plenty of free time to explore Taranaki!)
Accommodation: Private room with a queen-size bed 🛏️
Meals: All meals provided, and we’ll cook together as a team 🍴