Seeking someone who loves vegetable gardening to help in garden and home in Gore, New Zealand

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  Description

  We are a busy farming family of four (10 and 8 year-old children) looking for some help around home and on the farm (not commercial). At this moment we are seeking someone who loves vegetable gardening.
  Also help get horses fit or help around the house.
  We are located 5km from Gore, 2 hours from Queenstown, Dunedin and the coast. We have a Dairy farm and lots of pets (horses, dogs, cat and chickens).
  We are looking for a keen energetic individual who is willing to give anything a go.
  We offer a wide range of tasks you can assist with. In return for good accommodation and food. We offer a room with its own bathroom and meals mostly with the family.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  What's this?
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  The opportunity to live in a true Kiwi lifestyle
  We milk once a day only pasture based come and learn how to farm with low costs and sustainable.
  We aim to grow as much of our own veggies with good vegetable garden and tunnel house.
  We have lots of animals to learn about. Opportunities to horse ride (if capable)
  We have such a varied life for you to join in.

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  We are looking for a keen energetic individual who is willing to give anything a go. We offer a wide range of tasks you can assist with
  Gardening
  House help
  Cooking
  Child care
  
  Tasks involve daily housekeeping chores, painting, gardening and lawns, looking after pets, childcare, maintenance on farm (dependent on experience and capability). Own vehicle is a preference as limited access to public transport.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  Own room and bathroom.
  Grab your own breakfast and lunch but We eat together as a family in the evening

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  What else ...

  Lots of good local walking tracks. A few hours from the beautiful Caitlins and beeches. A few hours to the lakes and mountains.

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

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