Restoration of Cheese Factory, county Victoria Australia.

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with the locals: 14 travelers recommend this host to have close contact with locals
Immerse yourself in the local culture: 13 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

24h

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

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

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

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

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.

Fast Internet Access: High-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.

Free Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Free Parties: Get free entrance for the best parties in town.

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.

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: 28 days

The Experience

We need help with revitalization of a historic cheese factory, converting it into a multifunctional venue encompassing wedding facilities, accommodation, garlic cultivation, a piano bar, instructional spaces, a regular bar, and a designated camping area.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Between 18 and 75 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Travel insurance

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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15 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Guest House

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

14 Meeting locals
13 Immersing in the local culture
13 Meeting international travelers
8 Get in touch with nature
4 Practicing English
2 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

7 3. Good health and well-being
6 15. Life on land
5 4. Quality education
2 1. No poverty

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Taiwan

I really had great with Micheal and Anu, it's a lovely family, and the people there are very friendly, I met so many wonderful people during stay at Micheal's place, I'm so grateful to be here. And Anu is a good cook!!!! She always makes lots of delicious meals!!! I love this experience so much, I love work in the guest house, that's really memorable for me:)

about 1 month ago

Abbigale

United States

I absolutely loved my time at Michael and Anu's! It was an incredible introduction into local Aussie culture, and I was never bored at home or at work. Michael's friends and family, who you will become well acquainted with, are all super welcoming, and Anu's cooking is delicious! The job is exactly as it's described here: we had a good mix of tasks such as gardening, weeding, painting, grinding, and welding. Michael is an experienced engineer and great teacher. There is also no shortage of things to do on your time off. Truly a unique and unforgettable experience.

3 months ago

Sarah

United Kingdom

Michael & Anu were very welcoming as soon as I arrived and throughout my stay. They make you feel a part of their family and give great advice of what and where to explore in the local areas on your days off so that you can get the full Aussie experience. With regards to volunteering at the guest house I thoroughly enjoyed learning how to use all of the tools and felt great satisfaction in completing tasks. Seeing the overall vision that Michael has for the place I am truly excited to see how the progress comes along and would not hesitate at volunteering again during my time in Australia

4 months ago

Brída

China

This is the first time for me to be in Australia ever. And I feel so lucky to make here as my first stop and to have Michael and Anu as my first host! Their house is nice clean and cosy. And they have made me feel welcomed and at home from the start. Anu feed us good homemade food everyday! They are interested to talk to me and treat me as one of their own. The work is just as described, where I get to learn lots of new skills! And as they love hosting their friends and families in their house, I've had the opportunity to meet lots of amazing people since I came here!Thanks for everything!

5 months ago

Jessica

United States

I've been to 3 hosts with world packers and this one was definitely the best! I was treated like family from the beginning of my stay to the end. Michael and Anu are down to Earth, fun and some of the kindest people I've ever met. Their house was comfortable and clean and the project was interesting and exactly like the description says. This was an awesome experience and made coming half way across the world worth every penny! I ❤️ Michael and Anu!

6 months ago

Michael replied

Very fortunate to have such great help, thankyou.

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