Spend Xmas Summer in Melbourne. Come help with house painting and gardening, Australia

Infos

• 

  Description

  Hello!... our family is myself, Annabelle, and my 20 year old son, Dylan. We also have a loveable mutt named Angel.
  
  We live in a leafy, inner north suburb of Melbourne in a renovated 1950s house. This is a family home, so it will suit you if you're looking for somewhere quiet and peaceful when you're at home.
  
  If you want cafes and nightlife, etc, the 'hipster area' of Melbourne - 'High Street' Thornbury - is only about 2 kms away. In fact, we're not far, in any direction, from good cafe's, pubs and public transport. Train to the city is 15 mins walk, or bus is one block away. The house has evaporative aircon... so it's cool in summer.
  
  The nearest beach is 40+ minutes away, and there is a country river about 30 minutes away that makes for beautiful swimming in summer. Actually, if you are game, the Yarra River is only 5 minutes drive away from my house. My friends and I swim there regularly - but many people don't like to swim in city rivers - so, you be the judge of that for yourself.
  
  There are two bikes here that you can borrow. One e-bike, one normal.
  
  We're looking for a handy person/people to do some work around the house while Dylan and I are in Adelaide. (The pooch will come with us - couldn't possibly leave her behind.) Much weeding to be done and garden maintenance. Possibly some painting of exterior walls/fences. Oh, and as it is hot and dry in Melbourne over summer, definitely daily watering of the garden.
  
  We have great unlimited internet. A comfotable, light and airy three bedroom house. A small back garden and trees out front. You would have the house all to yourself, so it would be great if you have some references or feedback from a previous workaway experience... You need to be super honest, reliable and self motivated for this workaway gig, please. We will be trusting you.
  
  I'm looking at dates from around December 18th (ish) to around second week of January. Dates not fixed yet.
  
  As for me, I teach into the creative arts at a Melbourne University and I'm a writer/filmmaker. Dylan goes to university doing Science.

• 

  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général
• 

  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Astronomie

  

  Cuisine et alimentation
• 

  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I traveled alone a lot when I was younger so I get the excitement, and sometimes vulnerability, of being so far from home and we want you to feel comfortable and safe here. I have also traveled widely in Australia, so can talk with you about where to travel next, etc.
  
  I also think it could be a lovely rest break from the stress of travelling for you to be here for two weeks with the place to yourself. I know I would have loved that when I was hard core travelling.
  
  I have a lovely neighbour out the back of my property (two houses on one very large block), who I'm sure would be helpful if you were in need.
  
  We're excited to meet you!

• 

  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

• 

  Aide

  Tasks might involve:
  Painting/cleaning and organising a garden shed.
  Painting walls and/or a fence.
  Tidying side of the house.
  Weeding
  
  The back garden has just been planted and needs to be watered every single day - so this gig would not suit someone who wants to go away for, say, more than one day, during the two(ish) weeks you are at our house.
  
  You would be asked to help for 20-25 hours per week. I don't really care how that is shaped. For example you might want to do long days so that you have more days 'off'... but you need to be 100% reliable and a self starter. I'm happy to discuss this with you.

• 

  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Débutant

• 

  Hébergement

  You will have a private bedroom in the house. As we will be away, you will have run of the house (except for the main bedroom of course) ... We have a very well stocked and equipped kitchen and a comfy lounge room. Our TV is not that great - poor quality image - but the internet is good for watching on your laptop. Personally, we almost never use the TV.

• 

  Autres infos...

  Melbourne is a great launching pad for the Great Ocean Road, the Grampians, Wilson's Prom, the surf coast and much more. Melbourne city has been frequently voted the world's most 'liveable' city.
  
  We've had three workaway guests before and it has worked out really well each time. A great experience for all involved.
  
  kindly
  
  Annabelle

• 

  Informations complémentaires

  • 

    Accès Internet

  • 

    Accès Internet limité

  • 

    Nous avons des animaux

  • 

    Nous sommes fumeurs

  • 

    Familles bienvenues

• 

  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  The wi-fi is good all over the house.

• 

  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  A quiet dog would be welcome. There is a park next door to our house (on lead) and a larger park at the top of the street. (off lead).

• 

  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

• 

  Mes animaux

  Angel

Sécurité du site

Discutez avec des workawayers qui ont séjourné chez cet hôte

Feedback (1)