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Description
We run a busy family business in the horse industry and are looking for some help for a few hours a day to help us with various jobs around the farm and/or help with our children. Feeding animals, fencing, tractor driving, other general farm duties. We live on a 200 acre farm with many horses, dogs, chickens, cattle, pigs & many ponies. We are about an hour and a half drive from Brisbane and 30 minutes from the busy town, Toowoomba, so our accommodation is not too isolated and there are many tourist destinations near by. We will provide accommodation in our home and meals each night with our family in exchange for the help around the farm, we are also willing to teach the candidate how break-in and train horses and play polo!
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpHelp around the houseUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have many horses, so horse-riding is available as much as the candidate would like. We break-in and train horses and teach people to play polo, so this is something we can teach our visitors to do. We also muster our cattle and undertake all usual daily farming duties.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Mainly help around the farm and help with the kids. Help can be tailored depending on the interests of the volunteer.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
Separate room in farmhouse (family home), double bed, shared bathroom.
We are happy to invite the exchange to dine with us at our home and pay for meals when required to dine out.What else ...
There are a few beautiful wineries around us and we are only 25 mins from Toowoomba, which is a pretty town with plenty to do and see.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
As much space as you like for a caravan/campervan. Bathroom available.
Can possibly accept pets
yes, to be negotiated.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week