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Host rating
80 %
Last replied
14 Dec 2024
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66.7 %
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Description
I am creating a bush discovery/craft/arts program for youth and families to give them alternatives to digital devices. I need help getting materials for the courses, clearing bush, planting veggie gardens, and general househhold help to give me the time and space to set this program up for summer. It will be a free program for all.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They will learn about community programs that help the youth of New Zealand thrive. They will learn permaculture principles, fence building, fruit tree pruning and harvesting, medicinal plant identification and uses, and gain an appreciation of the gifts that the native flora and fauna in New Zealand have to offer.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
I could use all sorts of help. From setting up a chicken coop, to cutting trails in the bush, to gardening and household help. No experience necessary. I am looking for calm, open minded helpers who want to make a difference in the world. A sense of humour is a must!!
Languages
Languages spoken
French: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
I SPEAK FLUENT FRENCH AND AM MORE THAN HAPPY TO HELP FRENCH SPEAKERS PRACTICES THEIR ENGLISH.
Accommodation
Private single or double bedroom in a lovely sea view home. It is fully furnished and has a full kitchen and a washing machine (lines outside for drying). Food will provided. Camping on the bush block is an option for those would like to do that.
What else ...
There is a coastal walking/biking trail through the mangroves to Whangarei CBD, there are several beaches a 20 minute walk away. The shops (New world, pharmacy, $2 shop, takeaways, two restaurants and a tavern with pool tables) are a five minute walk or 1 minute drive. Regular bus to town. There is fishing at Onerahi pier close by.
CBD is 6-7 minutes by bus or car.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can possibly accept pets
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (4)
She has wonderful ideas and plans to share with the community. I worked… read more
As a French person I was able to have conversations in French with Joy. She speaks very good French.
Finally Joy introduced me to her wonderful family and I had a time I will never forget.
Thank you Joy
I stayed at her place for about 2 weeks and a half.
She provided us with a wonderful house, including a TV, private rooms, and more.
We mainly cooked our own meals, but she provided all the necessary ingredients.
We also had plenty of interaction with her family, which allowed us to fully enjoy cultural exchange.
Despite our sudden… read more
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She has wonderful ideas and plans to share with the community. I worked… read more
As a French person I was able to have conversations in French with Joy. She speaks very good French.
Finally Joy introduced me to her wonderful family and I had a time I will never forget.
Thank you Joy
I stayed at her place for about 2 weeks and a half.
She provided us with a wonderful house, including a TV, private rooms, and more.
We mainly cooked our own meals, but she provided all the necessary ingredients.
We also had plenty of interaction with her family, which allowed us to fully enjoy cultural exchange.
Despite our sudden… read more
