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Area: Wairarapa

I am happy to have any type of workers and they dont need any skills. I invite you to stay at my cosy “eco” home on a small block in a peaceful rural setting beside the Waingawa River. It is 10Km from Masterton & Carterton in the Wairarapa, 1½ hours from Wellington. You can visit our local attractions including vineyards, cafes, artists, Pukaha, Mt Bruce Bird Reserve, Stonehenge Aotearoa, the Tararua Forest Park (great for hiking and swimming). I am 67 years old and live on my own with 4 dogs who live in the house so workers would need to like dogs. I love to meet young people (have 2 young adult daughters), well I Iike meeting any interesting people, really! I enjoy cooking and use organic ingredients where possible so hopefully you will feel relaxed and well fed :-) Please note that I do not need any workers during January and February, 2013.

Area: Tuscany

We would like our children to learn english with you. Our children are Vera (10 years old) Anna (9 years old) Lea (7 years old) Folco (4 year).We live in Castelvecchio di Compito a small medioeval town closed to Lucca (Giacomo Puccini born here).We are very closee to Florence and Pisa and we can go to the beach in 30 minuts. Around our small village there are many green path round to the hills. My husband Simone is 41 and works for sculpture. Me,'m 38, I'm shop assistant and designer in my family's shop. I make workshop of scrap and refuse with children and adults,too.

Area: Penticton, British Columbia

We are a couple heavily involved with all aspects of horses from a non-traditional perspective. Our home & farm is a work in progress & we have a busy life with gardens, fields & construction ongoing. We also own a horse related business in town. Our home is close to wilderness trails, with a view of the city and a short drive to town and beaches. Guests over the age of 18 who love horses and dogs (we have 5) would be best. Individuals who are interested in an internship with horse training and natural hoofcare are also encouraged.

Area: Wangnamkheo

Hello, my name is Siwaporn Anuwiang, however my friends call me Gun =) I am with a partnership of 30 schools looking for enthusiastic people of any age who can teach speaking and listening English and interact in English with the students at our schools in the Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) province of North Eastern Thailand. Our students are very keen to learn from and interact with English speakers. The students’ level of spoken English is at beginner to intermediate level, so we do not expect volunteers to have teaching qualifications. Anyone who can speak English can teach it. It is a very fun role, where you can interact and play games with the children, and they are delighted and eager to interact back. All is ask for is your enthusiasm and smile =) If you feel nervous or unsure, then the host teacher in each school can support the volunteer in choosing topics and planning their English lessons. We offer home stay accommodation with a local Thai family (at least one person will speak English) and food for every meal. The food will be authentic Thai cuisine and you will have the opportunity to sample a range of different dishes during your stay. We can also cater for vegetarians and vegans. Volunteers will be asked to take classes for up to 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday. In addition, each school is able to offer extra opportunities if you wish to learn Thai language, Thai dance, teaching about Buddhism and Thai culture. Your weekends will be free to discover the local area, spend time with your hosts or relax. We are looking for individuals, couples or groups who are able to commit anything from a day, to a month, or more if they desire. We are more then happy to take long term volunteers. Term time is October - March and April - August. If you are interested in this opportunity, or have any questions, please email me and I will reply ASAP =) About the location: Wangnamkheo is located 4 hours East of Bangkok, a simple bus trip or minivan ride away. It is placed ideally between Bangkok and the Cambodian border, and due to this, has been very popular among travellers passing through as a stop off. Here you can experience a real Thai lifestyle, contrasting Bangkok and other tourist destinations, and giving you a wonderful taste of the simple life in a beautiful, unspoilt part of Thailand =)