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Volunteers to help around our original farmhouse in Apollo Bay, Australia

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  • Last activity: 8 Mar 2024

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

    My partner and I live in the hills overlooking the seaside town of Apollo Bay and the Southern Ocean near The Great Ocean Road in Victoria.

    We live in one of the original farmhouses of the area with the Otway National Park at one end of our road and the ocean at the other end. We have a large garden with meandering paths among tree ferns and a large vegetable garden.

    There is a lot to see in the area, glow worms at night, walking trails, lots of wild life and beaches. If you don't have your own transport we can take you to see some of the sights. Deb is an English teacher and happy to help with learning English if you wish. We have travelled a lot ourselves and love meeting other travellers to swap stories with over a glass of wine and some good food. Deb is a very good cook and Rusty can fix just about anything so come along for a visit and help us with the million and one tasks we always seem to have.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    General Maintenance
    Help around the house
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travellers can improve their English if needed. You will be one of the family and go visiting with us to friends' places so you will get to meet a number of Australians instead of just travellers. We have a great deal of experience travelling in different countries and lived on sailing boats for a number of years in the Pacific and love swapping travelling stories. Rusty can help with all things mechanical and Deb may be able to teach you a few recipes, particularly Asian food.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for volunteers who can help us with all the jobs we do around the place, such as gardening, wood collection, painting, cleaning, maybe building if you have the skills.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    As an ex English as a second language teacher I am happy to help visitors improve their language skills.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Own room in the house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We have had many volunteers over the years from different countries and have made some lifelong friends. We have a relaxed lifestyle and hope that volunteers will feel at home and be part of the family.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • ...

    Hours expected

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

Host ref number: 485443488782

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