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**hi. Helpers not needed at the moment. I'm unable to commit to helpers as I don't know what work/help will be required. If you want to come to our place, keep checking our listing: I update regularly during the NZ summer. Thanks**
Hi there.
I am a woman in my mid-50's and I have a little farmyard paradise in the middle of the city of Christchurch, with large organic vegetable gardens, fruit trees, a big walnut tree and 3 chickens: Marcia, Pam and Deidre.
Most people say it's like being in the country here.
I'm 10 minutes drive or Lime scooter/30 minutes walk from the inner city of Christchurch, 10-15 minutes drive from the beach and 10 minutes from The Tannery- a great place for live music with good beer and pizza.
My two adult kids are in ChCh and are regular visitors, so you might meet them while you're here.
I usually ask my volunteers to work 5 hours a day for 5 days with 2 days off.
Some weeks, we'll work longer days and I'll give you 3 days off.
I like to feed our helpers well. I'm vegetarian and I don't like to cook meat or fish in the house, so I'm hoping you are OK with vegetarian food too.
I encourage you to cook and to share your specialty (vegetarian) dishes. You'll share food preparation and clean up as part of living together, outside of your tasks.
You have your own lovely room with a comfy bed.
I enjoy life and like movies, music, theater, walking and reading.
You are welcome to join me/us in social activities- there's lots going on in ChCh over summer.
Please no users. I have you here because I need the help with the work- be prepared to pitch in and to help out. Our family have hosted people as helpers since 2004 and I've been a helper overseas, so know what makes a good helper experience! Non smokers or drugs please. Good conversational English is required.
PLEASE EMAIL ME re a possible stay rather than phone-call or texting. I will answer all emails, even if I can't have you.
I don't take on people who call or text, as they usually haven't read this far!
If you need a lift to our house, I will pick you up from the Central Bus Exchange, between Lichfield/Tuam sts, Central city.
I look forward to hearing from you
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PLEASE MAKE CONTACT ONCE YOUR PLANS TO BE IN CHRISTCHURCH ARE CERTAIN, AND BE WILLING TO COMMIT TO HAVING TIME HERE.
We offer hosting because we have work to complete and we need the help. When people let us down at the last minute it is hugely inconvenient for us.
I will commit to having you here, buy extra food and will turn away others who request time with us so that you can be here. Please respect this by turning up, and on the day we arranged. Thanks!
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Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Help with Eco project
Help in the house
Animal care
Help with Computers / internet
We have traveled a lot; both within NZ and around the world. We know places to go in ChCh and in NZ with which we can help you.
We have a big garden here and live close to the earth and sea, but within the city.
Duties vary according to the time of the year and may include gardening, weeding, cleaning out the chicken house, stacking wood, trimming and pruning shrubs and trees, picking and preserving fruit and vegetables, painting and maintenance jobs to the house, renovation projects and housework.
English.
We have a lovely room very close to the house, snuggled within the garden.
we're happy to help you with travel suggestions. we've all traveled extensively- both within NZ and overseas
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
More than two
usually 5 hours per day/5 days a week
