Share local culture and help with organic gardening in Jervis Bay, Australia

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  Description

  We live on a small private conservation property (Home Creek Conservation Area) near Jervis Bay, NSW, Australia. We have spent years being sustainable, living organically, managing threatened species and bring up a beautiful family of three boys. Our home is built from recycled and natural materials, we have well established gardens, pets, chooks, and surround by natural bush land. We grow worms for composting and waste reduction, and share produce when in abundance. We are looking for people to help us with our gardens, chooks, worms, bush regeneration and home. We are keen to host people who enjoy sharing culture and love being outdoors. Our adult children come and go from their home with one living back on site whilst the other two are currently living in Melbourne. I work from home for an NGO. We love travelling and spend time in Melbourne, 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

  House & pet sitting
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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. My husband plays 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

  Tasks are 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.

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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, French, Italian.
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  Accommodation

  We have a well set up private caravan that is undercover and separate to the house. It has a joining bathroom and small courtyard. You can cook in the house and meals can be shared or separate. Being responsible for your own breakfast and lunch is preferred, whilst sitting together for evening meals is good.

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  What else ...

  We expect a mornings equivalent (3-4 hours) of work 4-5 days a week in exchange for accommodation and evening meals. The rest of the time is yours 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

  A dog is ok to stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  Zara

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