Improve your English and help with landscaping in the Sunshine Coast area, Australia

Australia

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15/04/2020
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2021

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Hello and welcome,

My name is Helen and I am making the big move from the City to the Country...at my age most of my friends tell me I should go to a unit by the sea..but I would like to experience the country air beforehand!

I am looking for a person/s, to help out with some light landscaping and some clearing. No experience needed just a pair of boots or covered shoes and a hat.

Hours would be 4 hours per day five days a week and meals provided. in exchange for your voluntary time.
These hours can be flexible according to your timetable and sightseeing plans.

It would suit persons with transport, campervan or other There is a railway station nearby so if you do not have transport that is ok. You will work alongside Chris who will teach you all he knows - and that is a lot. He is a great guy.

Thank you for visiting. Helen
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will have the opportunity to Improve your English. Benefit from a home stay environment in beautiful Noosa Region.
Help
helping with landscaping
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Accommodation
House
What else ...
Local Railway station in Cooroy. Access to Noosa and the beaches.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
Volunteer hours 4.5

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Feedback left by and about host (14)

28/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Anja) for host

It was just a pleasure to stay with you, Helen and your friends. I want to say thank you for the warm welcome, stories of your life, hugs, laughing and yummi meals. You invited me in your lovely house and made me feel at home. You have a lot of positive energy and I really enjoyed it to be with you. I wish you all the best for your projects and… read more

(Excellent )

25/07/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Anja)

Anja's stay with me was only brief - too brief, but her infectious laugh and smiling face and chatter will be missed in this household. As with those who stayed before her she was a great help and it is young persons like herself that make this Workaway exchange so valuable for keeping me young and informative about the lands beyond Australia.… read more

(Excellent )

02/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Alexander) for host

Heln is great and has a strong personality. She showed me what is important in farm work. Helen took me to her home and gave me a lot leisure to explore city and spend time on the beach. It was my first workaway experience and I would love to repeat it. Thanks for everything and many greetings to Steffy

(Excellent )

16/04/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Alexander)

Akex stayed with me for a couple of weeks. He is extremely polite and friendly. He worked very well and was able to follow instructions. His English is good. He helped without being asked to help with the dishes after dinner and he cooked one night. He was very good with my 93 year old friend and shared many stories with her. He leaves me this… read more

(Very good )

16/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Kinga) for host

Helen is amazing, so loving and caring. She does so many things at the same time, but she always has time to look after people.I spent there two weeks and I loved every minute of it. I did so many things I've never done before and learnt new skills such as painting fences. And I also had the best meals, she and Walter are such a great cooks.… read more

(Excellent )

15/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Kinga)

Kinga was true to her word. she was friendly, positive and hardworking. She helped me a lot on my bamboo property, the work was not tough but the hot weather was. She also helped me with projects at home. Kinga was able to work unsupervised and did a great job. She was marvelous with my 93 year old Mother, chatting about everything. Kinga's… read more

(Excellent )

08/02/2017

Left by host for Workawayer (Bernhard)

Even before I met Bernhard I knew he would fit into my household. He was only with me for a week and he assisted on all sorts of projects. He was conscientious and used skills taught to him already. He was true to his profile and more.
I wish him all the best as he deserves it. Thank you Bernhard for your time and friendship.

(Excellent )

08/02/2017

Left by Workawayer (Bernhard) for host

I had a great stay at Helen's. She is very friendly and always looks after the workawayers. I did some pretty interesting work like paving, painting and cutting bamboo down. I also helped to take down a part of a house that they will move to their farm.

Thanks for letting me stay at your place Helen, I had a great time. And thanks to Walter too… read more

(Excellent )

05/12/2016

Left by Workawayer (Gabriel & Francisca) for host

Helen is sooo amazing ! a strong woman with conviction and a wonderful imagination and creativity, she is so cool in every aspect !!! we do no how to clearly describe how good she is. We started working in the farm, get there on a rainy day and she was so worried for us, dont get sick, cover your selves, let's work inside in a diferent proyect...… read more

(Excellent )

03/12/2016

Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel & Francisca)

All volunteers that have visited me are wonderful and every now and then they are exceptional. Gabriel and Francesca you are one of the exceptional. You are like sponges, absorbing new skills, information and experiences. It was a pleasure sharing the work and laughter times with you both. You came to me as strangers and now leave as friends. … read more

(Excellent )

04/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Charly) for host

From the moment we met Helen she made us feel welcome and any nerves were quickly gone. She is super friendly, easy to talk to and very caring. We absolutely loved our time at the farm and in the beach house and cannot thank her enough for allowing us to have the freedom to explore our creative side and be able to leave her with a vegetable garden… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Charly)

Wow, these two girls are dynamite. Fun, enthusiastic and with great attitudes to all things, food, places and best of all their involvements into the project or tasks undertaken.
My experience with Workaway has been richer for knowing both Rebecca and Charlie.
I cannot praise them enough for the memories they leave me. Thank you both. Helen

(Excellent )

19/10/2015

Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host

Helen made me feel like part of the family from the moment I stepped onto the property. The work was always varied and interesting, and it was rewarding to turn a pile of discarded materials into something aesthetically pleasing and functional as well. The work/play balance was perfect, with plenty of time to enjoy the solitude that the farm… read more

(Excellent )

18/10/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)

Andrew was awesome, not only was he a great help to me with the projects on the farm he was a great all-rounder. Andrew went above and beyon. and at all times and was great company. I wish you well Andrew in your adventures and travels and know that any one who hosts you in the future will be well and truly satisfied with your personality and… read more

(Excellent )

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