Homestay City of Gold Coast, Australia

5.0

(2 reviews)

A Gardener who is Keen & Green To Weed & Feed to Dig Soil & Toil

Immerse yourself in the local culture: 2 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Connect with nature: 2 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

15h

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.

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

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space 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.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

Verified Host: This host has been verified by our team before joining the community.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

Stay up to: 12 weeks

The Experience

Duties that include following instructions for: • Shovelling, wheelbarrowing materials: soil, mulch, compost, horse manure, & stones & weeding garden beds • Using garden tools such as forks, shovels, rakes, and saws There maybe opportunities to assist in your area of interests and skills. This is a physical role, best suited to someone who enjoys outdoor work and contributing in a productive, peaceful hinterland setting.

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Requirements

Intermediate English or Intermediate English
Between 20 and 40 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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2 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Homestay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

2 Immersing in the local culture
2 Get in touch with nature
2 Learning about sustainability
1 Meeting international travelers
1 Developing social awareness
1 Practicing English

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

2 6. Clean water and sanitation
2 12. Responsible consumption and production
1 3. Good health and well-being
1 7. Affordable and clean energy

andrea

Italy

This has been such an incredible experience. Irma and her family made me feel part of the household from the moment I walked in. The place is super peaceful and everyone is very sociable. Looking forward my next visit !

2 months ago

Diego

Brazil

I felt like I belonged to the family, I was welcomed and very well received by everyone. I met local people, neighbors, and had a peaceful and comfortable stay. Perfect, thank you, may God bless you all.🇧🇷🇭🇲

about 1 year ago

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Hosted by Irma

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Response Time: This host usually writes back in 1 day

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