Farmstay Warrumbungle Shire Council, Australia

5.0
(23 reviews)23

Volunteer as a kitchen hand and experience the Australian Bush!

Top Host
This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project
19 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Connect with international travelers
20 travelers recommend this host to meet travelers from all around the world
Connect with nature
17 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature

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What you offer

24h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Kitchen Hand
Help prepare, finish and serve meals.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
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.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
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
2 weeks

The Experience

As a volunteer with us, your primary job in this position is to help our lovely chef in the kitchen and waitressing in the cafe. If you have barista experience, that is a plus. There are plenty of activities on our farm that you can do in your free time – learn new skills in the pottery, go for nature walks, jump in the pool, relax with a good book or spend time with others in our community. We ensure a safe and enriching environment for all.

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Requirements

  • Fluent English or Fluent German
  • Between 20 and 45 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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23 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 20 Meeting international travelers
  • 17 Get in touch with nature
  • 15 Learning about sustainability
  • 13 Meeting locals
  • 12 Developing environmental awareness
  • 7 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 17 15. Life on land
  • 15 12. Responsible consumption and production
  • 14 7. Affordable and clean energy
  • 6 5. Gender equality
  • 5 8. Decent work and economic growth
  • 4 16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Yu Lin

Singapore

5

Time flies by when you're having fun! Definitely wish I could have stayed longer; the nature, stars, food, the farm, and of course the people were all really lovely. Kimi is truly a great chef and teacher (thanks for your patience ☺️), and there's so much to learn from everyone at the farm. Also very inspired by the host's commitment to making the place self-sustaining and sustainable. Would recommend this experience to anyone seeking a slow living experience in the Australian bush and get a digital detox in the meantime!

24 days ago

Ayumi

Japan

5

I met the most wonderful people and found such a special place here! I got to experience much more than just housekeeping, including helping out at the café and glazing the farm in the farm studio.There were always something fun and relaxing to do. And Kimi's cooking and gelato were absolutely incredible — gaining weight was basically unavoidable! 😂 This was my first volunteering experience, and my English was still far from fluent. But I'm truly grateful that I got to meet the people here and experience this wonderful place. I'll definitely come back to visit someday❤️

2 months ago

Carolin

Germany

5

My stay at pillaga the farm was exactly what I needed at that time. I'm truly grateful for that place that made my nervous system calm down. The amount of work was totally doable and I did a hike nearly everyday, had time and space for my own yoga practice and I was lucky enough to have had a handful of same aged people around me I really liked!! This place is truly an inspiration and it is worth a lot to get an insight into the life the family has out there. Fully recommended. Too good Food by Kimi 🤭.

4 months ago

Eva

Netherlands

5

I couldn't have wished for a better place to end my trip in New-Zealand & Australia! The community and its surroundings are beautiful. Together with the work I did, I got a good impression of what it's like to live in a community in sync with nature. Which is what I was looking for coming here :-)

5 months ago

Helen

United Kingdom

5

Overall, a 5/5 experience and I'd happily return.
A heads-up for anyone considering this position: kitchen hand duties involve a lot of cleaning as well as cooking, dinners are often leftovers from lunch, and as this is a family-run business there are usually children around outside school hours, so it helps if you enjoy being around kids.

6 months ago

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Hosted by Maria

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.
Response Rate
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