Helpers welcome at self sustainable hobby farm outside Melbourne, Australia

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  Description

  It is time for asking for help and sharing again.
  We are on a small farm working on self sustainability.
  We have 12 alpacas, and 2 cats.
  We are just over an hour from Melbourne.
  We are looking for someone with some handyman skills to help with some minor maintenance at our place, painting, wood cutting, planting, weeding in exchange for a local stay experience, food and accommodation.
  The standard of 4 hours a day applies but flexible with days and chance to get paid, especially if you have carpentry skills.
  This is our 14th year hosting and some wonderful friendships have been made and we now have "extended family" overseas that we visit.
  I am also heavily involved with non profit work within the community and so lots of local community interactions.
  You can contact for further info and discuss it further. Anybody with trade skills like carpentry, plumbing would be awesome!
  It can also be where you need a weekend escape into the country as well.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  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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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We will also make sure that our visitors have a very local experience and immerse them into our day to day lives. We are very patient with people that have difficulties with English, it does not bother us as we believe communication is more than the spoken language. I love sharing my knowledge of permaculture.

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  Help

  We are looking for someone with some handyman skills to help with some minor maintenance at our place, painting, wood cutting, planting, weeding in exchange for a local stay experience, food and accommodation.
  The standard of 4 hours a day applies but flexible with days and chance to get paid, especially if you have carpentry skills.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner
  Japanese: Beginner
  Chinese (Mandarin): Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  2Br Self contained accommodation.

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  What else ...

  Lots of Bush walks, cycling, winery, local interests, exploration as we are within very pretty tourist attractions area. We can give lifts into town and give lifts to train station.
  We need people who are able to be independent. We get together for meals but also mindful of giving each other space.

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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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  Can host digital nomads

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

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

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

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