Help at our historic farming and tourism property in the Clare Valley, South Australia

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  Description

  We run a hospitality business on a historic farming property in the beautiful Clare Valley.
  
  We are looking for an energetic, physically fit and motivated person to help our team on the property with renovations of historic sandstone buildings and general maintenance on the property.
  
  Given the nature of this role, experience in building, construction, labouring, gardening or general handy-man skills (including use of basic tools and equipment) would be preferred but is not essential. We'd love to know what skills you might already have so we can make the most of your time with us.
  
  We have a great permanent team who you would be working alongside (involved in hospitality and maintenance) and you will have the opportunity to learn new skills.
  
  Accommodation is provided, with facilities for self catering.
  
  While staying here, there will be plenty of opportunity to enjoy the scenic property (cropping, grazing and heritage buildings; with walking trails and swimming pool to use in warmer months) and interact with animals (including dogs, deer, kangaroos, sheep, horses etc) if you wish.
  
  We also live in beautiful wine region which you are welcome to explore, and are 8-10 minutes from town of Clare and 2 hours from Adelaide.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Travellers will get to experience life on one of Australia's most historic farming properties, become part of our team and learn new skills, depending on their interests and what projects are taking place when they visit.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  For this building renovation and maintenance role, we need someone who can work alongside our staff in renovating 180 year old buildings and doing other maintenance. You would need to be relatively strong and fit, and some experience with labouring and/or trades is preferred but not essential. You may be moving rubble, repairing stone walls, painting, sanding woodwork or gardening. A minimum 2 week stay is required.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  A furnished apartment (with kitchen, sitting room, bathroom and bedrooms) which may be shared with other travellers staying on the property. You will have your own bedroom. Free WiFi internet is available.

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  What else ...

  Clare is 2 hours from the city of Adelaide - and a bus runs between Adelaide and Clare 3-4 times a week if you do not have a car. Our property is located 12 kilometres from the town of Clare, which has a range of shops etc. The region has many wineries, art galleries and historic sites, as well as great walking/cycling trails which have been enjoyed by many other travellers who have stayed with us. Past travellers have also taken time off to visit the Flinders Ranges, Eyre Peninsula and Yorke Peninsula.
  
  This opportunity is best suited to those travellers who have an interest in building/trades/gardening, are energetic and self motivated and wish to experience country life. If you do not have a car, your time exploring the region will be more limited, although we will do our best to show you the local highlights when our work and family commitments permit. We have travelled widely ourselves and also had many travellers work here in the past from all over the globe, so we enjoy meeting them and learning about their experiences.

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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?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Varies 4 hours -7 hours per day, 5 days a week

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