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United States
Had an amazing time staying with John and Anja. We stayed in a cozy caravan with all the necessities available inside or near- kitchen, bathroom, heater/aircon, laundry. We had a lot of fun with the painting project and getting to know them for a week. In our free time we were able to walk to the beach, see the nature parks and penguins, and go to other parts of the island with the help of our host. Highly recommend this experience to anyone traveling in the area!
5 months ago
United States
Had a great time with John! We spent the week painting, seeing the beach, the nature parks and the many parts of the island with the help of our host. Had a lot of fun and enjoyed getting to know each other and work on a cool project.
5 months ago
Estonia
I loved my stay at John and Anja's property. They are very hospitable, kind, and welcoming people. The place is gorgeous, and the caravan is perfect for private space with all essentials. I enjoyed helping John with different tasks. He gave me freedom to choose and was very relaxed about working hours, so there was no pressure. He was always ready to help if needed. Phillip Island is also a beautiful, peaceful place with beaches, diverse landscapes and a small town that has everything you need. I'm very grateful for this experience!
6 months ago
United States
I had such a lovely time staying with John and Anya! I felt completely welcomed into their home and was even able to meet their family that was visiting at the time. The work was very fair and I enjoyed the project (painting!) John made sure I had everything I needed in the caravan and pointed me in the right direction when it came to exploring the island. It was a great experience and I would highly recommend to anyone. I'd love to come back one day!
7 months ago
United Kingdom
This was such a lovely experience for our first time doing a Worldpackers volunteering job!!! Me and my partner were here for just under three weeks and gained so many skills and experiences. John and Anja were super hospitable and friendly, their door was always open if we needed anything :)) lots of interesting chats about design work and on top of that you may get to look after lots of cute dogs!!
We saw every inch of the island with our free time here and loved our stay in the caravan super comfortable (extra plus that it has aircon) it has everything you need :))
8 months ago
Luxembourg
I had an amazing time volunteering here. John and his wife are a wonderful couple, very nice people who made me feel very welcome and always made sure that i have everything i needed. The work is fair - 3h per day - so that you have enough free time to explore Phillip Island. I absolutely recommend this volunteering position!! Thank you so much for everything :)
10 months ago
United States
Cozy caravan with great view of beach and sunsets, just a couple hours of weeding each day, nothing too hard. John was kind enough to drop us off to see the penguins on the island, such a cool sight.
10 months ago
United Kingdom
We had a lovely week on Phillip Island! John and Anja were friendly and helpful, welcoming us, setting us up, and introducing us to the community. They also lent us ebikes and drove us to see the penguins. We helped with gardening, moving firewood and mulch. Working outdoors was fun, and we had plenty of time to explore the island. The caravan was comfy, and it was nice to have our own space. A word of warning though- it does get cold on the island in winter, especially at night. The island is lovely and definitely worth a proper visit, and we're grateful to have had this opportunity!
about 1 year ago
Argentina
John and Anja are a wonderful couple. From the very beginning, John was friendly, flexible, and always full of good energy. He made me feel comfortable in his home and was a great tour guide. He was always willing to take me wherever I needed, just like my new friend Josh, with whom I shared this volunteering experience. He also introduced me to some amazing people, like Judy, with whom I worked printing bags. The island is stunning, and John gives you plenty of time to explore. It's an experience I'll never forget, and I hope to see them again soon! 💜
over 1 year ago
United Kingdom
This is a fantastic volunteering opportunity, John and Anja are both super lovely and welcoming to their home. Hours are flexible, as long as you do the work. Couldn't have asked for better hosts, they were kind and considerate, and even helped me with seeing the island in full! Overall had a blast here ❤️
over 1 year ago
Thanks Josh - The feeling is mutual - It was a pleasure to have you, especially as we now have a huge wood pile ready for winter! Thanks again
