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Set up a Food Forest by the Sea in Garden Island Creek, Cygnet

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The experience

Corinne's father (Jan) is moving into his new home in November, 20 minutes away from Cygnet and a short walk from the sea.

He used to be a permaculture teacher but his arthritis means he can't manage the physical work.

He needs help to set up a food forest and become self sufficient in his new home.

You may be alternating between Jans house in Farden Island Creek and Corinne & Marks house in Hobart

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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.

Tent: You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, 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.

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.

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

Over 22 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

What We Offer:
🛏️ Accommodation in a cozy spare bedroom in the cottage
🍽️ Shared meals
🚲 A bicycle and kayak explore the area by road or by sea


If you love nature and hands-on projects, this is the ideal opportunity for you.
Learn about permaculture, sustainable off grid living and how to set up a food forest!
Corinne will collect you and take you down to Garden Island Creek.
You may be alternating between Corinnes dads (Jan) in Garden Island Creek and and Corinne and Mark's house in Hobart.

Activities & Shift

Jobs will include moving heavy furniture, turning a grassy paddock into a food forest, planting trees, digging, chainsawing and chopping firewood.

Jobs will be quite physical

Rules

The house runs off rainwater so please be mindful to not to waste water while showering.