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Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Learn about sustainability: 14 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with the locals: 12 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.

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.

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

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.

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.

Surfboards: You can use our surfboards as much as you want.

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: 1 week

The Experience

We’ve recently built a wonderfully energy-efficient passive solar house, complete with off-grid solar for all our energy needs, rainwater collection for all our water needs, and a worm farm waste management system for natural black and grey water processing. We’re now working to progress the landscaping aspects of our project. We’d be very appreciative of a helping hand or two to help complete: a natural habitat pond, garden beds, and orchard.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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Talk to those who have lived the experience

In our community, you can talk to worldpackers who have already collaborated with this host and get your questions answered directly.

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a) How was your experience with this host?
b) How was your day-to-day routine?
c) How much did you spend on this trip?

18 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

14 Learning about sustainability
12 Meeting locals
12 Get in touch with nature
12 Developing environmental awareness
9 Practicing English
8 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

12 7. Affordable and clean energy
10 13. Climate action
9 3. Good health and well-being

Nastya

Ukraine

Volunteering in Australia has been an unforgettable experience. Staying with Richard and his family opened my eyes to a whole new perspective on life and communication. From the very first day, I felt welcomed and valued, which made the experience even more meaningful. One of the most rewarding aspects was the chance to share my culture while also immersing myself in a new one. Every day brought something new to reflect on. I was also incredibly grateful for the opportunity to mentally unwind from the difficult situation in my home country and feel truly alive again.

29 days ago

Richard replied

I'm so glad we were able to be a part of such a special experience for you Nastya, and you were a special guest for us too. I hope things go well for everyone in your country - keep in touch!

Romain

France

Richard and his little family are very nice ! The work is interesting, the accommodation is just perfect, and the place is more than that. I just cannot believe we had the chance to stay there. - The beach is 10min (drive) away (in a nice town, and we found a job there ! - The house itself is a masterpiece (you should read the website and all the information) - The people are so nice. The kids are playfull and fun, thougtfull and smart. We came to find a place to stay for little money, stayed for the experience and the people . We came as guests, left as friends.

3 months ago

Richard replied

Thanks so much, Romain. We absolutely loved you guys! We will be seeing much more of you guys, I'm absolutely certain!

Yu

Taiwan

Richard is a kind and hardworking person. He made me feel comfortable staying here, and his off-grid system is something I admire because my father also wants to do something similar at his farmhouse. Although I'm a bit introverted and sometimes lack the active English vocabulary to respond well to the family members(their english is understandable for me,sometimes I just didn't know how to respond them properly XD), I can tell they're trying to help me learn more about their place and culture. I feel very lucky to be hosted by this family. I will recommend harmonyhouse to others.

7 months ago

Émilie

Canada

I had an amazing time at the home! Richard and Kerryn made me feel right at home! They are a super busy but an energetic and fun family!! Lyra and Kaylee are the sweetest and oh so talented. I had fun playing games with Kaylee and cooking with Lyra. The work was ok but they counted all my cooking so it was a lot of fun! And I can't forget about Charlie! The kitty cuddles, or should I say therapy, were so nice! Richard brought me to see kangaroos and they were happy to try to bring me into town when I wanted. All and all, it was a great experience:)

12 months ago

Marc

United States

Our experience at the home is one we will never forget! Richard, Kerryn, Lyra and Kayley were all very welcoming and friendly. We were able to connect well through movie nights, dinners and game nights! The work can be physically taxing (we spent most of our time weeding) but rewarding. Both Richard and Kerryn laid out tasks clearly. The camper-van was cozy (even on the cold nights) and had everything we needed. We had our own private bathroom that was attached to the house. We will miss everyone tons but Charlie, Elvis and Bear especially! Thank you :)

about 1 year ago

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