Help paint my house all white in Portsea, Australia

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  Description

  Hi, I am a mother of 4 grown children. I love the company of people of all ages and learning about new cultures and points of view.
  
  I am looking for help to help transform our home outside now the weather is warmer! We’ve started prepping and patching our weatherboard cottage and now looking for help painting it.
  
  Would prefer people with some prior experience. An ability to carefully paint from a ladder and know how to use a paint brush, roller, drop cloth and clean up.
  
  And in return we can offer you a large comfy bed in our beautiful beach house, in an amazing location between two pristine beaches, and other beautiful places nearby to explore.
  
  Other projects we are looking to start on:; Teaching me about permaculture.
  Setting up the veggie garden sprinkler system;
  Creating garden paths;
  Mowing lawns;
  General weeding, mulching and gardening.
  General cleaning
  
  There is always more to do!!
  
  I am very hard working and hands-on; and I expect honesty, and an attitude of enthusiasm and willingness from others to get in and work hard too. Work hard; play fairly and live life to the fullest.
  
  There are a wide range of jobs so shoot us a line and offer us what skills you have or what you are willing to learn how to do.
  
  Couples are encouraged to apply.
  
  Portsea is an incredible location.
  
  Cheers, Nicole

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Family lifestyle in a quintessential Australian beach/bush environment. Very close to beaches and bushwalking paths.
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  Help

  Painting Inside And Out, Gardening, Permaculture, Carpentry, Sewing, Cooking, Cleaning

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  German: Beginner
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Own room. I have 2 spare rooms at present.

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  What else ...

  There are plenty of beautiful coastal walks in many directions: even a Sorrento-Portsea Artists Trail, where local and international artists have captured some of the local coastal views.
  
  There are a variety of local pubs to sit and watch the boats come and go.
  
  Sorrento village is nearby (bus, bike ride, walk) which has a range of quaint heritage boutiques: you can wander the limestone shopfronts or even get a huge famous vanilla custard slice. Throughout the year there are open air markets, art galleries, festivals, fun carnivals and activities of all sorts; never a dull moment.
  
  Close by History:
  The Nepean Historical Museum and Pioneer Cottage
  Point Nepean and Collins Settlement Historic Site where World War 1 and 2 are supposed to have officially started with the first firing of a cannon.
  
  Seaside escape:
  Sun bake at the calm bay beach or body surf at the wild back beach.
  Go on a seal and dolphin swimming adventures, fishing trip or bay cruise or take the plunge on a scuba diving expedition.
  
  There are a variety of local beaches to visit in Portsea, Sorrento, Blairgowrie, and Rye.
  
  And the Peninsula Springs!

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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

  There is plenty of space to park your van

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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