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Farmstay Bellingen Shire Council, Australia
Experience Real Aussie Farm Life – Ride, Care & Live Like Family
What you offer
25h
- Hours per week
- Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
- Cleaning
- Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
- Kitchen Hand
- Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
- Animal Care
- Help look after and take care of animals.
What you get
2
- 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.
- Permaculture Course
- Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
- Pick Up
- We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
- Support
- Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.
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Availability
Jul
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Nov
Dec
- Stay at least
- 2 weeks
- Stay up to
- 6 weeks
The Experience
Volunteer at Our Aussie Family Farm – Ride, Care & Explore! Love animals and the outdoors? Come join our friendly family on a beautiful farm with 7 horses, sweet dogs and cats, and a mix of farm animals. We’re looking for a confident, animal-loving volunteer with intermediate to experienced riding skills.
Learn moreRequirements
- Intermediate English
- Between 20 and 30 years old
- Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)
- Travel insurance
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
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Hours & Tasks
Farmstay
Learning & Fun
How this experience will transform you
- 3 Get in touch with nature
- 3 Meeting locals
- 2 Learning about sustainability
- 2 Immersing in the local culture
- 2 Developing environmental awareness
- 1 Developing social awareness
This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals
- 3 15. Life on land
- 2 3. Good health and well-being
- 2 6. Clean water and sanitation
Jana
Germany
I had an amazing time volunteering on this lovely farm! I was welcomed with open arms into the family and treated with kindness and respect. It was clear how much love and care goes into the farm and their wellbeing. I especially enjoyed learning about endurance riding and being part of the daily routines — it was a great mix of hands-on experience and insight into the world of horse care. I even had the opportunity to go out for a few rides across this beautiful piece of land. A truly rewarding and enriching stay!
27 days ago
Eline
Netherlands
Staying with this family for the past month has truly been one of the most unforgettable experiences of my life. From the moment i arrived, they have welcomed me with open arms in their beautiful family💓 I have learned so much from them, not only about the farm and endurance, but also about kindness, generosity and appreciation☺️ I also completed my very first 40 km ride, this felt so amazing and i feel so grateful to be able to experience this! I would recommend everyone to stay at sharon's place! I will forever hold these memories and will forever be grateful for this!🫶🏼🤍
3 months ago
Siiri
Finland
I had a wonderful experience with this kind and welcoming family. From the start, they treated me with warmth, respect, and genuine care. My main goal was to reconnect with the farm and learn more about them – and I couldn't have asked for a better environment. The way they care for their animals is truly beautiful, and it shows in how happy and affectionate all the animals are. I felt at ease and appreciated every day. I'm very grateful for everything and would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone who loves animals and kind-hearted people.
2 months ago
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