Volunteer in Magnetic Island Paradise, Australia

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

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    We are looking for a non smoking single or couple 24+ to come and help us in our house and garden. The room is a self contained unit, so plenty of privacy. We provide healthy food and share a meal in the evening. BYO alcohol or snacks.
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    We are set into the bush against the National Park on Magnetic Island, close to beaches for swimming, diving, fishing and snorkelling. There are lots of great walks nearby. Our garden is host to native animals such as koalas, echidnas and wallabies. Our home is an open design timber pole frame. The accommodation is in the private room with a comfy queen size bed and an en-suite bathroom and kitchenette. We have an established bush garden, veggie garden and chickens. We are currently needing some help with cleaning, cooking and gardening. We have extensive local knowledge and love to share our special home with visitors. The work is offset by good food, peaceful and interesting surrounds and plenty of time to explore the Island. A bicycle is available for your use, Non smokers and 24+ years old only please. Couple or single.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This place is in a World Heritage listed area with marine and National Parks right beside us. We are long term Island residents and have lots of local knowledge to share. We enjoy cooking and provide good, healthy meals.

  • Help

    Help

    Currently need help with household cleaning, gardening and cooking. You will need to be fit and strong and able to handle working in hot, humid conditions (standard weather here October to March). The house is set up to catch the breezes and there is a swimming pool and fans. No aircon.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private room, en-suite with queen size bed, kitchenette in shared laundry plus shared living space with owners. Large pool with outdoor living space.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Great transport options with reliable bus, escooters to hire close by and an occasional ride to a special destination with hosts. Snorkelling, swimming, diving, bush walking, sight seeing, restaurants, cafes, beach sunsets.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    We have Starlink internet and a table in the accommodation space. Access to printer via AirPrint can be negotiated- small fee to cover consumables.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    Room for a camper van or car.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 146264566636

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