Family and bush stay in Jervis Bay, Australia

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  Description

  We are family who live on a small conservation property near Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia. We have spent years trying to be sustainable, living organically, managing threatened species and bring up a beautiful family of three boys. Our home is small and very comfortable, built from recycled and natural materials, we have well established gardens, pets, chooks, and surround by natural bush land. We are looking for people to help us with our gardens, chooks, bush regeneration and home maintenance. We are keen to host people who enjoy sharing language and culture, have an appreciation of the Australian bush, and if you enjoy playing football (soccer) that would be a bonus! Our boys have grown up with the youngest in his early teens and we are both full time workers, working from home for an NGO and national parks. We love travelling and if the time is right we would also be looking for people to housesit.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Jervis Bay and where we live is surrounded by beautiful beaches, great bush walks and lots of opportunities to learn more about Australia wildlife and plants. We support and work in protecting cultural and natural values and we are keen to share this passion with you. We also love music and play various instruments with locals, we love sport and being active, and we play football for local and representative teams.

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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

  Work is varied and can change to suit your skills. We need help around the gardens with weeding, rock edges /walls, chopping wood, little projects, picking fruit/vegetables, planting, pruning, mowing etc. Our bushland needs attention with weeding, planting and managing a few erosion points. We have lots of tools and can hire certain equipment if need be. We would also just love help with managing the everyday of running a busy household, cooking, a bit of cleaning eg windows, and simple maintenance like painting.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We are keen to learn other languages. Spanish and French are preferred also Italian.
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  Accommodation

  We have a well set up and private caravan that is undercover and separate to the house. It has a joining bathroom and small courtyard. You can cook your own food in the van (or house) and be responsible for your own breakfast and lunch. For evening meals we are happy to share but please note that we are out late many days during the week (football training) and eat late.

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  What else ...

  We only expect a mornings equivalent (3-4 hours) of work each day in exchange for accommodation and evening meals. The rest of the time is your to explore our beautiful area. As we are a regional area, there is very little public transport. Push bikes are good if you’re fit to get around if you don’t have a vehicle. Much easier with a car.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week