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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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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 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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Eco projects and self-reliance in Piketberg, Western Cape, South Africa

We are a small regenerative farm, working towards sustainability and self-sufficiency. We are looking for workawayers who are happy to experience and help with sustainable farming (veggies and almonds, herbs and worms) and anyone who has initiative, ......

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Experience the off grid farm life in Emgwenya, South Africa

The Farm is a family's journey towards self reliance, responding to the challenges of the current economics as well as climate change. Guided by permaculture, the farm is in the blood sweat and tears phase of early development and needs help in ......

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Help with community projects in beautiful Barrydale, South Africa

Nestled in the charming village of Barrydale on the border of the Overberg and Klein Karoo region of the Western Cape Province in South Africa, the project offers more than just a tranquil escape. Our unique bnb accommodation features Wooden Barn .3 ......

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Join us on our family farm in Komga, South Africa

We are rebooting our Workaway account after a few years away and in that time we have had two children and moved from a small farm to a large working cattle farm in the Komga district in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. We thoroughly enjoyed our ......

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Help at our idyllic rural wedding venue near Potchefstroom, South Africa

We are Philip and Lirie we have 2 beautiful small children and 3 Pointer dogs, Siggi, Vloki and Finn. Our venue, is a farm and event venue nestled in the picturesque Rysmierbult area near Potchefstroom in North West. At our farm, we specialize in ......

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Surf instructors welcome in Pumula, South Africa

We are a family run surf camp and surf school, Eco conscious, healthy living, our rustic surf house is small, exclusive, chilled relaxed spot. We are particularly looking for a surf instructor to come and help us with our surf camp by teaching ......

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Help with some eco-projects in a remote Xhosa village outside Hogsback in Seymour, South Africa

During the pandemic the hostel had to be closed down by their Belgian-South African owners. In the meantime the business was handed over to the people of Elundini community with Sakumzi as the lovely host. However a lot of job needs to be done to ......

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Help to develop a community in Breede River, South Africa

This project has been a coming back to nature for us. We often have friends and friends of friends visiting, who experience the connection with nature and we would like to extend this invitation to a wider range of people. We have a vision of the ......

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Join us for the ultimate surf camp and yoga retreat experience in Jeffreys Bay, South Africa

Welcome to our vibrant surf lodge nestled in the heart of Jeffreys Bay, South Africa! We're not just a place to stay; we're your gateway to an unforgettable adventure. Picture yourself riding the waves under the African sun, surrounded by a ......

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Experience remote mountain village life in Nieu-Bethesda, South Africa

We are a small family business, managing the backpackers place and a variety of other budget tourist accommodation. For those wanting to experience life in a desert mountain village, while helping tourists from all over the world, this is an ideal ......

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Enjoy the community life on our citrus farm, Groot Marico, South Africa

I am an elderly lady on a citrus farm in the Groot Marico area of South Africa. We are situated next to our own crocodile and game farm. We grow organic herbs and fruit and sell at local markets. A bed and breakfast is also run from the farm. The ......

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Help maintain my property and on some great creative projects while exploring life in Winterton, South Africa

In a small village, at the base of a big mountain, along a river and beside a dam is a wee fine property. Hello! My name is Michelle. I live here alone and very peacefully. My brother and his family live on the neighbouring farm. My project is just ......

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Get involved at our family-run hotel and explore the magnificent central Drakensberg, South Africa

Do you want to explore our beautiful valley in The Central Drakensberg? Come and get involved at our family run hotel. Travellers would get to know the whole family and would be invited along to social, cultural and sporting events we attend. The ......

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