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Helper on 50-acre property in Byron Bay, Australia

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The experience

We live on a beautiful 50-acre property, 3 km from Byron Bay, only a 10-15 min bike ride to town (bicycle will be provided).
The property adjoins the Belongil Wetlands, has a small tea tree lake and diverse wildlife. Wallabies visit for a feed every day :-)
We need help with gardening, weeding, general property maintenance …
Accommodation is in a cool Airstream caravan with shower, toilet, fridge, microwave, hot water jug, WIFI, heater, etc.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

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.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate German

Between 18 and 40 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

For 25 hours help p/week, we offer accommodation in a self-contained Airstream caravan and 3 meals per day.
-Breakfast: Prepare your own breakfast at Airstream with provided breakfast goods (eg milk, muesli, tea/coffee, fruit).
-Lunch: Usually DIY sandwiches at our house.
-Dinner at our house (or meal is provided when we go out). Mixed diet.

Weekends are off for stays longer than a week. No meals provided on your days off.

Activities & Shift

We only accept ONE person at a time.
We typically need help for 1-2 weeks.

Rules

NO visitors to the property and Airstream.
NO smoking in Airstream.