Farm Shire of York, Australia

4.5
(20 reviews)20

Help us with the day to day farm tasks!

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This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Connect with nature
16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Learn about sustainability
12 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
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.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
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What you get

2

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.
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
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Availability

Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
3 weeks

The Experience

Help with the day to day farm operations. Feeding chickens collecting free range eggs spending time with farm animals ( alpacas, goats, donkeys and sheep) to get them people friendly for our tourist season. Any other farm chores that interest them.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Intermediate English
  • Between 23 and 75 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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20 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farm

4.5

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

  • 16 Get in touch with nature
  • 12 Learning about sustainability
  • 11 Meeting international travelers
  • 7 Developing environmental awareness
  • 6 Meeting locals
  • 4 Immersing in the local culture
Elaine

Canada

5

I had a great time at Pam and Kevin's farm! This was my first volunteer experience so I was a little nervous, especially since I have never worked on a farm before, but it ended up being a great experience! The work was very manageable and all tasks were very clearly communicated. Pam and Kevin are excellent hosts and I would absolutely recommend working on this farm to anyone looking to get a little taste of farm life.

about 1 month ago

Louise

France

5

I had a great time at Kevin and Pam's farm. The tasks were physical and repetitive for the main part, but there is always something happening around the farm that take you out of the routine. I learned a lot about taking care of the farm's animals (mostly chicks). Most of the time you work independently with the other volunteers but Pam and Kevin were really sweet and caring, listening to anything any issue or suggestion that can help improve the work. I really felt welcome and involved in the farm's life.
Thank you so much for all the great memories.

6 months ago

Sidney

Belgium

5

We spent 2 weeks here and we had a good time with the other volunteers and animals, we mostly took care of the dogs and chickens (cleaning and feeding) and some different tasks from time to time. We didn't spend that much time with Pam and Kevin but Pam is very friendly and welcoming. It's a good place to be around nature.

6 months ago


Kevin replied

Unfortunately, I unwell during your stay thanks for understanding and glad you enjoyed your time with the other members.

Lucas

France

5

IT was super nice to contibute to help this farm , and learn a lot of skills about animals.

Thanks to Westi she took care of us and guided us and she managed a lot of things in this farm.

Thanks peepteetpark it was so nice.

6 months ago


Kevin replied

Great that you enjoyed your stay unfortunately I was unwell for your stay, but I am getting better and hopefully you may be able to revisit.

Star

Japan

5

At first, cleaning up droppings and feeding the animals was stressful, but the longer I stayed, the cuter they became. Then, working became enjoyable. I worked about five hours a day, which was more free time than I expected. However, a day spent just resting is boring. To appreciate the simple pleasures of eating and sleeping, you need small achievements. This volunteer experience taught me what those small achievements are. Thank you to my host family and the other volunteers for kindly accepting me despite my broken English. I'm sure I'll remember and miss those animals and the time I spent

7 months ago

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