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Teach by working together, pass on your skills to one of us in Paarl, South Africa

Located in the winelands between Paarl and Wellington we are a family with two adult kids and one teenager. At home with the family we speak German but in all other areas English and Afrikaans is spoken. The farm consists of mixed vegetation as well ......

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Experience an offgrid lifestyle and learn about sustainable living in East London, South Africa

I am a seafarer and wish to get back to land so I have bought a piece of land which I wish to develop into an Eco off grid village with like minded people. The plan is to build a few A-frame cabins for long term or short term rentals, get a garden ......

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Join an awesome team of volunteers and learn to surf in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic receptionist to help us out in this fun and funky surf lodge and backpackers. We are a small friendly backpacker - Surf Camp situated right near some of the best waves in the world. Not to forget to ......

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Learn new skills and interact with the locals in Cape Town, South Africa

We are a Cape Town surf camp / backpackers / yoga centre / live music venue situated right on the beach at one of South Africa's most famous surf spots, Muizenberg. The waves are fun and consistent, with high quality surf, awesome natural ......

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Welcome to our family farm and lodge in a wildlife paradise in Central Drakensberg, South Africa

We are a family of 4. Ashley(father) runs a few businesses, and the farm. Sarah(mother) is an attorney. Jemimah(13 years old) passionate about horses and hockey. Georgina(11 years old) loves being active, and dancing. We love having fun. Ashley and ......

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Language exchange
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Connect with nature and experience the peace and exquisite coastal beauty in Hermanus, South Africa

+++++++++++++ Couples preferred!!! Experience in General maintenance and gardening is sought. Large plot with small edible garden, fruit trees and indigenous plants. +++++++++++++ I enjoy living whole and simple, and making the most of my little ......

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Share life experiences and learn about rural living in the mountains of the Karoo, South Africa

Our farm is part of the Compassberg Protected Environment near the top of the catchment of the Sneeuberg Mountains of the Great Karoo. We have a busy life farming cattle and hosting guests and home school our children. We are looking for skilled and ......

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Cultural exchange learning about South African culture in Gonubie, East London, South Africa

It is now October, 2023, which is over seven years since my profile was edited. My wife, Lesley, sadly passed away in July 2022 and I am now alone in the house.

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Vegan nature lodge in the heart of the magical garden route in Knysna, South Africa

We are a magical peaceful Vegan eco Retreat - we are 15 kms outside Knysna on the beautiful and magical Garden Route, South Africa. We are a beautiful country smallholding on the edge of the forest. We are just 15 kms from the beaches and just ......

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Help out at a backpackers on the rural Wild Coast of Eastern Cape, South Africa

We are a backpackers on the rural Wild Coast of Eastern Cape. We are 500 meters from the beach and great surf. The business is part community owned, and everyone's input is needed to keep on making this the awesome place it is. We get visitors year ......

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Help us homeschool our three kids in Emgwenya, South Africa

I'm American, my husband is Belgian and our kids were born in South Africa. We run Tegwaan Country Getaway, an eco-tourism accommodation business in Mpumlanga. We homeschool our kids and need assistance tutoring them in English (grammar, spelling, ......

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Join our family and get inspired in the Klein Karoo, Oudtshoorn, South Africa

Hello travelers, journeyers, wild ones, adventurers, the recycled, the upcycled, the weary. My name is Susan (Tallulah's Mama) We are a progressive, creative, collective of family dreamers and keen to offer an opportunity in this light. Come spend ......

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Experience the tranquility of our place in Barrydale, South Africa

I own a beautiful 3000m2 property in Barrydale which is in the Little Karoo in the Western Cape province of South Africa, about 250km East of Cape Town. Its a small town, mainly focused on farming and tourism. There are mountains surrounding the ......

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Small, organic off-grid farm experience in scenic Klein Karoo, South Africa

We are a husband and wife team living our dream on our small organic off-the-grid farm in the scenic Klein Karoo region of the Western Cape Province, South Africa. One hectare is cultivated, surrounded by natural areas, open spaces with hills, ......

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Help on our snail farm project in Mpumalanga, South Africa

This is a working snail farm in the heart of the Alkmaar valley, Mpumalanga, South Africa. We are blessed with beautiful 360 views and the ability of working with our mama, Mother Nature, every day. We are passionate about sustainable farming ......

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Help at a nature reserve in the beautiful mountains of Waterval Boven, South Africa

Step into a world where the rugged beauty of Mpumalanga, South Africa, meets a vision of sustainability and harmony with nature. In 2015, an extraordinary opportunity unfolded – the birth of our off-grid camp, a sanctuary nestled in the heart of ......

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Enjoy the wonderful activities that come with our beautiful hostel and adventure center in Wilderness, South Africa

In the heart of the Wilderness National Park, our place offers easy accessibility to the Touw River Estuary. With over 25 years of experience, it is a well-established company! With the Wilderness National Park right on our doorstep, there is plenty ......

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Help around a typical suburban home in Krugersdorp, South Africa

Accomodation offered for easy going, non neat freak, vegan friendly, animal loving volunteer in Krugersdorp, a suburb of Johannesburg . Mainly things like meal prep, looking after dogs and cats, gardening etc. It might be as mundane as repacking ......

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Help with DIY tasks at the hostel and enjoy nature in Little Karoo, South Africa

We are located between Calizdorp and Oudtshoorn near Route 62 in the LIttle Karoo ( Halfdessert), surrounded by ostrichfarms and the Swartbergmountains and Gamka Naturereserve. The distance to the next bigger town are approx. 30km. We: 62 and 72 ......

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Help welcome on our spectacular tourist farm in Nieu Bethesda, South Africa

Hi there, We are a family of four. We have two sons. The eldest is working here on the farm with us. Together we run a sheep/ cattle farm in the heart of the Karoo area - It is situated just outside Nieu Bethesda in the foothills of the majestic ......

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