Help in historic homestead

Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature: 4 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Connect with the locals: 4 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Yoga classes: Take free yoga classes at our place.

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

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 8 weeks

The Experience

Dingup House is an historic homestead c1870 situated on a farm in Western Australia’s South West. The nearest town in Manjimup. The homestead is on 14 acres and runs sheep. We have pet goats and lambs, chickens and a very cute dog named Lola. We are a family and welcome our volunteers into our home.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 20 and 45 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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9 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

4 Get in touch with nature
4 Meeting locals
3 Practicing English
2 Immersing in the local culture
2 Meeting international travelers
1 Learning about sustainability

Nikki

Netherlands

Chris and Shane made me feel welcome the day I arrived. The work varies everyday a little bit and you get a lot of free time to take some time for yourself and explore around. They took me to see all different amazing places and meet a lot of people. For me it was my first time traveling overseas and I could not have started my travels in a better place😊 They are my Aussie family now and I will 100% be back!

12 months ago

Valentina

Italy

I do not have enough words to say thank you to Chris and Shane! They have been amazing with me. They made me feel at home and welcome as soon as I arrived. The place is simply beautiful, with a wonderful and colorful garden and so much space, where you can walk or relax. Chris and Shane are great cooker and prepared for me many delicious meals. This experience is perfect for who wants to relax, know the Australian culture and meet guests from all over the world, with whom sharing special moments at the bnb. The jobs are very easy to learn. I definitely recommend this experience!

about 1 year ago

Christopher

Austria

Chris is a very experienced woman who is working hard! She supported us during our stay and was understanding when i made mistakes in e.g. housekeeping. You can surely learn a lot and have fun but you also need to be flexible!

8 months ago

Irina

Austria

We felt welcomed from the day we arrived. Although there were some issues with arrival/departure dates, we tried to stay flexible and support Chris in her decisions. In the end, everything worked out well. We were lucky to get the chance to visit the Truffle Kerfuffle Festival and met some chefs who stayed at Chris' BnB. During our stay we got in touch with many different kind of guests and could practice our English. We enjoyed socializing and getting to know the Australian culture through exchange with guests who stayed there. Chris is doing her job with love and passion!

9 months ago

Berenice

United States

Chris is a fantastic host and I would highly recommend her! She quickly made me feel welcomed and safe. the guest house is also a beautiful place to stay and volunteer. It is the perfect place to get away from the busy city life and surround yourself with nature. Although I stayed a short time, Chris still made the effort to take me on short road trips to explore the southwest of Australia. You definitely won't go hungry here :D. Chris is also an amazing cook and if you want to improve your cooking skills, eat all kinds of foods, and taste some red wine, then this is the perfect place for you.

over 1 year ago

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