Volunteer to Grow Our Sanctuary

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The experience

We are a couple who live with our dog on a peaceful property in the remote Far North of New Zealand. We are looking for volunteers to help us maintain gardens, orchard and medicinal meadow. Tasks include de-weeding, planting and sowing, as well as general landscaping work. In return, we offer a private cabin, meals, private access to sauna, gym and hot tub. This is the perfect opportunity for nature lovers who enjoy quiet, hands-on work.

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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

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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.

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

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

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Requirements

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

Travel insurance

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What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Program Details

We are looking for volunteers to help us with de-weeding, planting, sowing seeds and some landscaping as we transform our rural property into gardens, orchard, and medicinal meadow. We ask for around 4–5 hours of help a day, 5 days a week, but we are flexible and it also depends on a weather. No experience is needed just a good attitude, respect for our home and nature.

As we live off the grid and the nearest 'bigger' shop is approx. 25 mins by car, it may be beneficial if you will have your own vehicle to be able to move around and explore all amazing beaches and beauties of Far North without any limitations.

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Rules

We value respect, honesty, and open communication. As this is our home, we ask that volunteers treat it with care. No smoking inside, no drugs and no unexpected visitors. We live a quiet lifestyle, so please respect peaceful hours in the evenings. Volunteers are expected to clean up after themselves, respect shared spaces, and be kind to our dog. We are able to cater for gluten free and low carb individuals but other dietary requirements need to be discussed in advance. If you are unsure about anything, just ask as we are easygoing but appreciate mindfulness and good boundaries.