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BAAS - Body Art And Spirit
Still, we hope to need builders, artists, musicians and all round nice people - preferably in the same person. But whatever, to assist us prepare and run our art space area. The festival is 100% unpaid volunteers (this includes us!!!) - but we can provide you with really nice food, transport and your own, tented, accommodation. And we promise to look after you! All for half days of pretty fun work.
Rob lives in Sydney and I (Craig) lives in Melbourne. Each year we become volunteers (people keep thinking we get paid or something - we don't !!! Never!!! We do get a BUDGET to cover the costs of the art space itself - with all purchases belonging to the festival). So, yes, we are part of of an alternative bush festival.
This is one of Australia's oldest festivals, with about 8000 people. It is an amazing communal experience, with workshops, improvised music and dance, talks and debate, acro-yoga, green and traditional technology, fire twirling, slack lining, open mic, meditations, bush walks, swimming and over 1000 workshops - given by festival goers! more. Everything happens. Everyone is an unpaid volunteer (have I Already mentioned this?) from the ticket gate to the fire crew and first aid tent. This festival is made by the people who are there and not the organisers. I think it is the freest you can possibly be.
And all set in 400 hectors of bush by a lovely River about 4-6 hours from Melbourne or Sydney. Kind of idyllic. Malee Country (Victoria)
We - Rob and Craig - are part of one of the largest festival Villages and need help ( working for half days) to get our village ready for the gathering in Easter 2025. Or not.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
DIY and building projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
If your in Melbourne and you need a place to crash - this is what one person said (On Couch Surfing) -
Pauline
Weimar, Thuringia, Germany
5 references • Member since 2021
Aug 2023 1 night
Confirmed Stay - Would Stay With CRAIG1 Again
I stayed with Craig for a few days & what can I say.. it was definitely a true couch surfing experience. First of all Craig is a super nice guy
who lets you feel very welcome straight away. Second: He cracks jokes all the time (or should I say he craigs jokes all the time :D)
No but seriously. If you want energy, ideas, good laughs and don’t mind being a part of a adventurous and also kind of chaotic (haha) time: Craig is your guy!
Besides that he is very thoughtful and you definitely won’t go hungry or freeze your ass off.
Craig just wants you to feel comfortable, see you smile and to share a great time with you. All the time he made sure I was having a good time which I definitely did have and which I really appreciate!
I hope you’ll find a sailboat which you can call your home soon and travel the world!
&Thank you for the adventure You, Noga and I had together!
Ps: Don’t be afraid to use enough salt in your cooking :D
All the best!
WE WILL LOOK AFTER YOU! PROMISE! Rob and I are both First Aid Trained and there are extensive safety procedures that we must follow. This includes Personal Protective Equipment. We will also have portable radios for you so you can let us know were you are and we can come find you.
And - there is no cost as it is a working bee - everything from transport to and from Melbourne and Sydney to food is paid for. We can cook Vegetarian and Vegan (me!) and meat dishes (Rob) - bring your own alcohol though. We are GOOD cooks!
Working in a natural Australian Bush in the famous Malee Country. There are a lot of kangaroos! And amazing bird life - for those that life Grass Parrots and Cockatoos.
Most of all being part of a amazing festival and contributing to it in a very real and wonderful way - and if you can come and join Arts Village during the festival itself next Easter!
Learn new building and landscaping skills and how a (small part) of this festival is organised.
Start to see what an alternative festival really is about and how people create it. This is called a transaction festival!
Help
Arty Stuff!, we hope to need builders, artists, musicians and all round nice people - preferably in the same person. But whatever, to assist us prepare and run our art space area.
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English: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
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Accommodation
We can provide tents (or van if you bring your own). We can provide donas and mattresses. However please remember you are in the bush and will be in a camping environment. Temperatures in late November are usually warm but there can be some chilly nights.
There is a bathroom/toilets building available as well as an indoor kitchen, hot shower and washing machine. All buildings have electricity. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT DURING THE FESTIVAL ITSELF
What else ...
Swim - the river is wonderful, bush walk - it's beautiful, see the Aboriginal Scar Trees. Drive around the property - it's huge. Hang out! Eat!
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Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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But it is how I met Myron that was the great part! - So please read.
Myron volunteered to assist us during a festival.… read more
I know you will laugh but I meant what I said when I said that you are the most generous people… read more
Laureen assisted us with a new arts village we started, at a large alternate festival. Laureen proved wonderful to help with; she was fully enthusiastic and functional even after 10 full days of help, while she just naturally fits in. It's 'how can I be… read more
Your presence has truly been a blessing to us all. Not only do you radiate happiness and positivity, but you effortlessly blended into our group and felt like family in such a short amount of time. We're very grateful for your help in bringing our ideas to life.
Within just an hour of arriving, you had the idea for a portrait… read more
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But it is how I met Myron that was the great part! - So please read.
Myron volunteered to assist us during a festival.… read more
I know you will laugh but I meant what I said when I said that you are the most generous people… read more
Laureen assisted us with a new arts village we started, at a large alternate festival. Laureen proved wonderful to help with; she was fully enthusiastic and functional even after 10 full days of help, while she just naturally fits in. It's 'how can I be… read more
Your presence has truly been a blessing to us all. Not only do you radiate happiness and positivity, but you effortlessly blended into our group and felt like family in such a short amount of time. We're very grateful for your help in bringing our ideas to life.
Within just an hour of arriving, you had the idea for a portrait… read more
Okay while I do actually tend to be careful about my selection of volunteers, from the first Pauline naturally just fitted in. It was 'how can I be helpful (and not, like, it's all about me! I was so thankful :) ),' and we… read more
Back at the… read more
Despite this, Leeloo proved to be a dedicated and effective worker, who was… read more
