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This is a great chance to experience life in the real Australian bush with a group of other young people from all over the world, in a safe, healthy, fun environment.
We are located in a beautiful setting surrounded by over 10 thousand acres of National Park, and have lots of native animals on site.
We are a non-profit Christian camp & conference centre located just 2 hours south of Sydney on 300 spectacular acres in the beautiful Southern Highlands of NSW. We have been established for over 30 years. Each year we host camps for schools, scouts, youth, church and community groups.
Several thousand guests stay here each year, and we often have volunteers staying with us who remain friends for life.
We are seeking a small number of volunteers to help us in exchange for food, accommodation & use of our guest facilities.
Typically you would be working an average of 5 hours per day, less on some days more on others. We usually start early so you finish early and can spend the afternoon enjoying the beautiful property, facilities and surrounding national parks.
Our volunteers have an awesome time, with lots of really great home cooked food and fresh produce, and use of our guest facilities such as our La Scala Coffee Machine, horse riding, hot tub under the stars, fully equipped high quality gym, pool, zip lines, giant swing and other outdoor adventure activities, basketball, volleyball, scenic lookouts, bonfires, etc.
Please note - there is NO MOBILE COVERAGE and NO WIFI available anywhere on the property, but our volunteers do have access to a guest computer which we provide that has a high speed internet, so you can easily stay in contact with family and friends. Many past backpackers have commented that it’s actually such a nice change just talking to everyone and enjoying the unique tranquility here rather than on your phone all the time
These are volunteer positions so there is no wage but also no cost for the use of all our great facilities, awesome food, accommodation, etc. It's a great opportunity & a truly worthwhile experience....just ask any past volunteer!
If you'd like to apply, please reply telling us a little about yourself.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Our volunteers have an awesome time, with lots of really great home cooked food and fresh produce, and use of our guest facilities such as our La Scala Coffee Machine, horse riding, hot tub under the stars, fully equipped high quality gym, pool, zip lines, giant swing and other outdoor adventure activities, basketball, volleyball, scenic lookouts, bonfires, etc.
Help
The tasks here are varied depending on our needs when you're here and your skills and experience.
Examples are outdoor projects, site preparation, painting, clearing bushwalking tracks, tree planting helping with building and maintenance projects.
You can help with preparing lots of great food, gardening, working with our horses and maintaining our horse facility, cleaning, etc.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You'll live in our on staff site housing, in a safe, healthy environment and get to use of our awesome site facilities such as heated spa/hot tub, fully equipped gym, horse riding, outdoor adventure activities when available.
To keep a safe and wholesome environment for everyone here we don’t permit drugs or alcohol on site.
What else ...
We usually start early so you finish early and can spend the afternoon enjoying the beautiful property, facilities and surrounding national parks.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
We have 2 powered sites for campervans and caravans, and lots of space for tents
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Typically 5 hours per day on average, with 1 to 2 days off per week depending on our camp schedule and duration of your stay (as it’s easier to balance schedules on longer stays)
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At first my plan was to stay for 4 weeks but I endet up staying for 7 weeks. I really felt like home from the first minute I've been there.
Everyone was so nice and heartwarming.
Chris gave us many tips for where it would be best to travel to and he even made it… read more
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At first my plan was to stay for 4 weeks but I endet up staying for 7 weeks. I really felt like home from the first minute I've been there.
Everyone was so nice and heartwarming.
Chris gave us many tips for where it would be best to travel to and he even made it… read more
Would… read more
During my stay the place was quite busy but everything was very well organised and you always knew where is your work. (Working hours were still about 4, 5, 6 during the day) Regarding accommodation, food and other… read more
We always had fantastic meals, and these meals were always huge. Be careful or else you'll easily gain weight.
They also made time for the other… read more
The campground is located in the middle of the australian bush. You can go for a hike or just to one of the lookouts to experience nature in its whole beauty.
But it's the absolutely amazing food, all the new skills… read more
Miss those days of mulching beside deep talks.
