Join in creation of my home project near Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Australia

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  Description

  Hi!
  
  My name is Chris, I'm currently building my own home solo! I’m new to the platform which is why I have no reviews yet. Im about to start painting my house late August, and could really use a hand! Read below for more 👇 best availability would be any time August.
  
  About me: I'm very active and adventurous. I like running, hiking, walking, going to the beach, and just enjoying time outdoors in general. I was living in Sydney but moved here recently to build my own home. I would love some help but also some company, to share a meal with during the evenings for example would be perfect. Ideally, this would be for 1-2 people. I mainly want some help with tasks like painting and assembling my kitchen cabinets.
  
  I love travelling, and love chatting with people from different cultures and swapping travel stories. I am based on Lamb Island, a small island about an hours drive (and short ferry ride) from Brisbane. There is public transport around but getting around can be a little tricky, so I would be happy to do some day trips to some popular close by destinations like Brisbane and the Gold Coast to show you my favourite spots!
  
  Finally, I have a jet ski on the island, and would be happy to do a trip or two from Lamb Island to Stradbroke, famous for beautiful beaches! This does depend on the weather though.
  
  I can offer provided meals and free accomodation (room with shared bathroom).
  
  Look forward to hearing from you 🤞
  
  Chris

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Culture

  

  Music

  

  Photography

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Blogging

  

  Writing

  

  Carpentry

  

  Animals

  

  Cycling

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Mountain

  

  Water sports

  

  Hiking

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Team sports

  

  Nature

  

  Fitness

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Lamb Island is part of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, and required a short passanger ferry ride to access. However, the ferries run frequently and buses / trains connect the ferry terminal on the mainland to Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Lamb Island is great location if you're okay with a quiet location to base yourself from during your travels.
  
  I enjoy travelling and meeting others from different cultures. When I have time on days off, I would be more than happy to take your to explore the Gold Coast and Brisbane on days off to show you some of the best beaches (Gold Coast) or main sites in Brisbane City. Alternatively, I can provide you with some suggested places to visit if I can't take you myself.
  
  About me:
  I am 32 and an electrician by trade and currently building a house. I can teach you some building skills (much of it I learn on it as the go myself!), so no experience is required. I love the outdoors (beach, snorkelling, hiking, etc), and would be happy to share some adventures and show you the best places to visit!
  
  I would prefer to host open-minded travellers happy to help out with differing tasks on the build or around the home, and share evening meals together.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Most days I am working on my house build. However, I won't require help all the time.
  
  The average day might include helping me out with some chores around the house (washing, cooking or cleaning), or helping me for a few hours on the build. On the build, I'll likely need a second person for something particular (carrying something, for example), so some strength and physical fitness will be required.
  
  However, experience with tools or working on a construction site isn't necessary, I can teach you some new skills on the go if required.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Private room (or 2 private rooms if there are two of you) in a house shared with a shared bathroom. House is shared with one other person (me).
  
  Workawayers will be provided with three meals per day - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast will be a fruit and cereal option, while lunch and dinner will both be cooked.
  
  There will also be additional snacks available in the house.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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