We operate a retreat centre, hosting yoga, art, creative writing, hiking, cooking etc. retreats. Each week we have new groups of 12-20 people coming to stay. We are looking for people to provide kitchen help from March until November. The work consists primarily of preparing and serving tables, cleaning the kitchen and supporting the chef (e.g. chopping vegetables). Helpers are expected to provide 30 hours per week, in return for board and accommodation - usually 5 hours per day and one day free each week. Preferred stay, minimum 3 weeks. NEXT AVAILABILITY: MID FEBRUARY 2028

i have been on couchsurfing network for years hosting many people.. and i think this HelpX network is a great idea. Actually i prefer it now. I am flexible with my time (especially during the week days) and love to hang out and make new friends.. In the summer I travel around Victoria and Australia a lot, going on road trips with friends and many music festivals -camping in the bush etc.. I am into music (composing/playing); Alternative health / medicine ; Electronics / Engineering / technology ; Anything weird wacky unusual unexplained strange secret, and business combining most of the above, ;) .. The world is full of amazing things and possibilities and Life can never be dull for the seeker with an open mind. I am very passionate about hidden truths and wisdom and always keen to learn and share (if called for) I do not drink or smoke and i like vegetarian food but i m pretty flexible.. During the warmer months me and my crew travel to various outdoor music festivals around Aust...

In 2005, my husband Terje and I, became the proud owners of this place and we spent the next 15 years renovating the property. Today we offer short-term accommodation in this historical building. Guests come to visit from all over the world. They come to Odda and the Hardanger area to experience and explore our unique landscape with glaziers, fjords, mountains, waterfalls, valleys and lakes. Hiking to Trolltunga is undoubtedly the most popular of the tourist attractions offered here in Odda. Other less famous attractions are just as breath-taking. We are a family of seven, with four daughters and a foster son, but our three eldest daughters have recently moved out to work and study. We would be most grateful if you would like to come and live with us, and help us with the housekeeping; cleaning, change of bedlinen, reception work, payments, as well as maintenance, carpentry, painting, gardening, childcare, pet care, and other activities like going fishing and having fun. Odda and H...

Helper wanted late November onwards - Not worried about the weather throughout the winter months . Needs to like dogs we have a kennel of 23 gundogs - Labradors and cocker spaniels . Other hep here too Come and experience seeing the Northern Lights which we see regularly over the top of the house.- We live in an area designated for the dark skies to see stars and planets in the night skies. Gardening - we have a large garden Help needed between our 2 homes and maybe helping with the young dogs /puppies -labradors and cocker spaniels The Guardian newspaper - selected in top 12 places to stay for wild flower gardens, meadows and orchards Help around this busy household, large gardens and orchards and extensive woodland in this beautiful part of North Yorkshire. Part of the family mixed farm with sheep.cattle and piglets. Anna runs a bed and breakfast business and busy site managing the main farmhouse Jack has working dogs, Labradors also cocker spaniels. Be easy going an...

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED — HELPX SCHOOL PROJECT 📚 Are you passionate about education, organic farming, and helping young people learn practical skills? We are looking for volunteers to support our school projects, including: 🌿 Organic School Garden * Help students establish and maintain an organic garden * Teach basic sustainable farming and composting * Share practical gardening and environmental knowledge * Work together with students to grow healthy food 📚 Teaching & Mentoring: * Support teachers and students with learning activities * Share your knowledge and professional skills * Mentor students and encourage their personal development * Help create practical, engaging learning experiences. 🤝 Who can volunteer? You don't need to be an expert. We welcome people who are willing to contribute their time, knowledge, skills, and energy. Students, teachers, farmers, professionals, university students, and community members can all have something valuable to offer. 🌍 Why volunteer?...

We are a small family, with one child aged 11. We have space to spare and would love some help around the house and garden. We have hosted lots of a Couchsurfers in the past, had cherrypickers from Europe and Asia rent our granny flat, Debbie’s family hosted several international exchange students during her teens, and in 2024/25 we hosted a Danish exchange student for 10 months - so you can see we enjoy having people of different cultures stay with us! We live in Young, which is a small country town. It is a lovely, friendly town, and has all the shops and facilities you might need for a stay of a few weeks. Our house is about a 20 minute walk from the main shopping area. Public transport is virtually non-existent in Young so your own vehicle is very helpful, but it is possible to get to Young by train and bus. If you have an international driver's licence and can drive a manual, it might be possible for you to use our ute during your stay if necessary. Our house has a grann...

Please message me for current availability or happy to have a chat if you just have questions or need advice 🙂 WELCOME Hello! How are you? My name is Andy, and I've been hosting travellers for many years through Helpx and other platforms. If you're looking for a genuine cultural exchange, an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery alongside like-minded people or a chance to significantly improve your English through immersion, then please read on. WHO AM I? I love meeting people who, like me, are curious about the world and eager to keep learning. I connect best with those who are open, reflective, and kind-hearted people who care about others and are excited to broaden their perspectives. Hosting has been an incredible journey, and I continue to learn from every new experience. I’m an educated and open-minded person who sees life as a continuous learning opportunity. My interests include: 🎵 Music (most genres) 🎬 Good Films & Documentaries 🌍 Technology, Science, and ...

PLEASE READ MY WHOLE HOST PROFILE BEFORE YOU APPLY TO VISIT MY PLACE AND ASK ABOUT ANYTHING YOUR NOT CLEAR ON. Need help with a garden clean up, at the moment. You don't need to have an overwhelming desire to save the world, live off the land, or be more useful than a Swiss army knife, to stay here. A nice honest person is good enough. Your pronouns or political correctness are better off left in your backpack🤣😉 This is a relaxing place, close to nature, away from the backpacker trail on the coast but still got a bit happening, somewhere to recharge your batteries, do a bit of work, have a laugh and meet some real Aussies, maybe get out of your comfort zone a bit😜 My place is a cattle farm with one rough headed(inside and out 🤣,) skinny, old farmer, one dog, some cattle, lots of birds and wildlife, relaxing place, near Kyogle, a quiet country town. It is 1.5 hours drive west from Byron Bay, 2 hours south of Brisbane by train. Very close to the beautiful Border Ranges National...

Looking for a lovely volunteer(s) to join us and our animals. AVAILABILITY FROM early January. We are fully booked until then. Please contact us if you are interested in helping look after our wonderful animals. Experience with horses is useful but not necessary as long as you are happy to care for them. You will live as part of the family - during your stay, our home will be your home. We are a married couple living on a property with our DOGS, HORSES and an elderly but treasured chicken. Depending on the time of year, we also run a small scale rescue and rehabilitation centre for hedgehogs. There are stunning views looking out over a Devon Wildlife Nature Reserve and beautiful countryside. We live in a very attractive rural area of Devon on the outskirts of a beautiful old village called DOLTON (please look on "Google Maps") about a 45 minute drive from Dartmoor National Park. The village has a very friendly and active community, a church, 2 excellent traditional pubs, a post off...

Hi 👋 Availability tomorrow Wed 28th pick up 7am in Hobart. We’ll drive together to Kettering to catch the ferry to Bruny. We pay ferry cost $50 & fuel if you travel with us. GREAT HELPX ! BEACHES, HIKING, OYSTER COLLECTING, GREAT FOOD, FRIENDLY HOSTS. & a bit of work! Ideally you need a car as it’s a BIG island. We have another helper that I’m collecting as she doesn’t have a car. (Normally I’m too busy to pick anyone up) VISIT our house at BEAUTIFUL BRUNY ISLAND right near Hobart. ☀️☀️It’s one of the best locations in Tasmania. This would suit singles, (if there's others staying) couples or a group of friends wanting a short but fun adventure. Sometimes we have small numbers just 2 people, other times large numbers of backpackers and travellers 😎 BRUNY ISLAND has BEACHES, FORESTS, BIRDS, NATURE, and so much more. We are located at Adventure Bay on the South of the island which is roughly a 90 minute journey from Hobart. The first ferry to Bruny island is around 6.50am, t...

Currently building an entertainment business (like escape rooms). Anyone keen to create arts and crafts puzzles, painting, lite carpentry etc many different jobs available. Very exciting! we are making a haunted room next, currently a Egyptian room called the Trials of Anubis (we 3d printed a 2.4M statue for this). We also have two VR stations. Available for up to 2 people at a time. Any building trade, Construction experience, building experience, or general labour experience a plus, please mention if you have this experience when applying.

We, Marie and Romain are renovating a farmhouse using eco-friendly methods, with the goal of moving in within the next 6 months (by Feb 2027). We will be Happy to host you from September to December 2026. We have two daughters, ages 9 and 4, and a cat. We live in a town of 8,000 residents, with amenities such as a swimming pool, a library, shops, and an SNCF train station. There’s a medicinal herb garden and a shaded area with a pond and a walking path all around it. We need help with projects such as installing drywall, building a rammed-earth wall, and plastering the interior stone walls with lime plaster, etc. We’d be delighted to welcome you and chat with you! You’ll mainly be working with Romain; I, Marie, handle the family logistics! No special skills are required beforehand. We’ll show you how to do everything. You will help us maximum 5 hours a day. We live in a small house 2km from the farmhouse that’s currently being renovated. To give you your independence, you’ll be sta...

We enjoying watching movies together, and Monday and Wednesday kids do football. Sometime needing someone to house sit when we are away. You won’t do much with the kids only make sure they are awake for school but they will cook for them selves so ur main duties is to walk the dogs and keep house clean and look after cats also You will be one of the family and we would like u to come join us when we go places, unless u want to chill out at home that is also no problem... Kids go to their dads every second weekend. You are free to travel and explore different towns in your free time, which I can bring you to the bus stop. You have a lot of free time. We have 3 dogs and 2 cats.

Hi, we are Swiss couple, Barbra and Roberto and we live in the south of the peloponnes on a large piece of land that has fig, olive and fruit trees. We also have horses and animals so we always welcome help. Mainly we need help in the winter with the olive harvest but in the summer we need people to help us with picking figs as well. There is plenty more to do such as taking care of the animals and building work (currently we are building walls, a cage for pheasants and getting our garden ready for vegetables) and just general help with the upkeep of our land. If you come to stay there is always plenty of space. We have a new stables that has two rooms and a bathroom which you could use or in the summer people often prefer to sleep outside on one of the balconies that overlook the mountains and the sea. We generally prefer people who are able to stay for more than just a couple of weeks. in the beginning of November we are always low on people and we are happy for anybody that can ...

Transforming a summer house into a place for living organically. Now the winter of our discontent is ending, transformed into a glorious spring by this Galician sun; and ....sometimes, the clouds that darkened our home disappear into the deep heart of the flat lands.... So it's time to get to work in the garden and lay cement in some places. Some tasks (not all) can be somewhat boring such as cutting and stacking firewood, removing, digging, collecting vegetable remains,... I appreciate the dexterity in physical and manual works and you need to be fit and able to use your strength efficiently. Hi, I'm looking for creative minds efficient bodies who would like to get involved on an sustainable country house project, with some animals and plenty of work to do. There's a protected little forest surrounding the house with small wild animals, and 6 domestic geese, chickens, dogs and two cats. I need help with many things; work on the greenhouse which I have designed by myself, plant...

We have a 3 bedroom home. Accommodation is provided with your own bathroom and wireless internet. If you prefer to cook a meal then you are more than welcome. Our home is in a quiet street just a 5 minute walk to Taupo town centre. We are also very close to the mountain bike trails and about 10 minute walk to the lake. We are a friendly and easy-going couple who enjoy meeting people from different cultures. We need help in general garden maintenance, weeding, some painting and general household work. We require helpers to work from 8:30am to 1pm which includes a 30 minute coffee break At the moment we are looking for someone for 3-4 days. if you are travelling around the North Island, we would be happy to host you now. We do not cater for vegans. We need help in November, mainly staining outside furniture and decks, also cleaning and washing outside of house. Look forward to hearing from you. Thanks

I live on a 32 hectare property between Greymouth and Hokitika (most of which is native forest) with a view over the Taramakau river. The land and house need ongoing maintenance including gardening, gathering firewood, window cleaning, painting and clearing tracks. My preference is someone (or a couple) who are 22 years old (or more) and have been raised in the countryside, are strong, and familiar with machinery. An international drivers licence would be a bonus. I like people who work hard, and are capable of working with supervision. Early risers are really appreciated.....! Usually I cook but need help with some cooking from time to time (you get better fed that way!). You are expected to help with dishes after the evening meal and to keep your quarters reasonably clean and tidy. My children are grown up, and not living at home... In return for 4 hours work for every night you stay, I look after you well. The food is tasty wholesome farm cooking. Vegetarians are welcome, b...

I am an aquatic ecologist who has fortunately been working out of our coastal rain-forest property for 35 years. Driven by strong curiosity, I have recently been developing long-term data sets on the animal life in the forest that surrounds our home, plus on tropical marine fish that are steadily increasing in numbers under the influence of climate change at the nearby very beautiful Seal Rocks area (for details click on my website link below). We have 20 acres with 2 acres cleared and the remainder moist tall forest and rainforest. It is on the coast 3 hrs drive north of Sydney (1.5km from Smiths Lake; 30km south of Forster) See my blog link below to glimpse the accommodation, typical work and fun. We have a 180 squ m vegetable garden at times needing attention which has been enclosed to keep out our friends the wallabies (pademelons), possums, parrots and native bush turkeys. Bush regeneration is another activity as well as assisting in ecological surveys of local rivers when t...

This exchange is valid for 88 day visa extension Fire zoning posts code and we have completed paperwork for numerous helpers in the past We are Looking fior a couple or single person who iis able to assist with general care and feeding of the animals. This involves an hour work in the mroning and then again at lock up at night but we would require someone who is proactive and keen to undertake more than the bear minimum, of 4’hiurs effective work a day per person seven days a week. For 88 day extension each day worked is counted towards 88 days. No farm experience is necessary however someone who has a genuine love for animals and wants to contribute to their care and wellbeing My current helper( from another platform) )is leaving soon and I am looking for someone for a minimum of 4 weeks to start now We have lost trees and fences and these need to be rebuilt following bush fires so someone who is handy The helper should be able to eventually work independently once shown and...

🌿 Experience Rural Life & Eco-Building in the Heart of Molise Please read our full description to get a true sense of the experience we offer. We want your stay to be unforgettable! We are Francesco, Angelica, and our two children, Pauahtun (10) and Liu (4). We live in a peaceful oasis surrounded by oak and hornbeam forests in the Molise region—a hidden gem rich in nature. We are close to a beautiful river (3.5 km) and just 40 km from the Adriatic sea. If you are looking for a deep connection with Mother Nature, you’ve found your place! 🥖 What You Can Learn With Us We believe in sharing knowledge. During your stay, you won’t just be "helping"—you’ll be learning traditional and sustainable skills: The Art of Bread: From wheat grinding to the final golden crust, you can learn the secrets of traditional bread baking. Foraging: We will teach you how to recognize and collect wild edible plants that grow spontaneously in our land (right now everything is dry, we might wait for septembe...

I live between a yacht on Sydney Harbour and a house in a tall eucalyptus forest on the mid north coast of NSW, and need some assistance in working on the house and on another yacht.  I'm a carpenter who worked with National Parks and Wildlife for 25 years before retiring, and live with a small dog Billy. I've had many helpers come stay over the last few years and have been lucky to have so many interesting travellers stay.  My yacht, is currently on the hard at Whoota, where we are renovating her while helping with work on her. I often take helpers out sailing to see the magnificent Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House but this is not possible while she is being worked on. Yet, I hope to invite helpers out when she is back in the water. The house is located in Whoota, near Forster. It is surrounded by forest and located a 10 minute drive from pristine beaches, lakes, and bushwalks. There a lots of dolphins to see and beautiful areas to explore. The work we are doing on the house ...

Hi there, I live on a small property close to town, with a stream, subtropicals and some veg and flower gardens. I also run tourist accommodation that is self contained, but always requires work, some cleaning and gardening. I work as an artist, making pots, felting and dyeing. The house is new so there is lots of work to do establishing the garden and generally getting sorted. I would like help with all or any of these things. I particularly value people who love gardening and being outside. One person is ideal for me.I have a small single bedroom for helpers, and the house is pretty open so I take only women. 4

ORGANIC OLIVE HARVEST PARTY 🫒 Hola! Please come and help with the olive harvest from NOVEMBER 2ND for 1 WEEK. Tasty food and wine, cakes, and cuddly dogs 😁 And FREE ride from L'Ampolla train station to our farm, and return at the end of your stay. We are Martin and Sarah, an English couple who love life here at our Spanish Airbnb/Olive farm. We offer free WiFi, free shared accommodation in a cottage with ensuite bathroom, free vegetarian meals, sunshine, dogs and a swimming pool. All in return for 5 hours of work a day. We are deep in the mountains with fresh air and great hiking from your front door. We're happy to collect you from the local train station for free on NOVEMBER 2ND and it's an easy train ride from Barcelona. See you soon 😃😃 The cottage we are offering for FREE in return for your help with the olive harvest. It's warm and cosy with beautiful views. You'll have time off to explore the Parc Natural that surrounds us, and we love to chat over a long dinner in the ev...

We run a small hostel and marine activity shop on Tokashiki Island, Okinawa. We are looking for volunteers for a work exchange.(We are looking for cheerful and sociable helpers) If you help clean the hostel, you'll get free accommodation (a helper room is available), and I'll even cover a small portion of your food expenses if you help with guest check-in in the evening. We are looking for someone who can work at least a month (Priority is given to those who can work 2 month or more and can speak standard Japanese) My hostel is looking for a helper for one month or two months starting from the middle of November.(We prioritize accepting those who can help for a longer period of time) We currently have a female help righ now, so we are looking for one more female helper. The island is very clean and there is a nice beach a 20-minute walk from the hostel. I also have a marine activity shop. Snorkelling equipment is available free of charge. Occasionally, you can join snorkeling and ...

You found the right place! We are looking for someone/couple/friends to help out on our small pasture raised chicken egg and sheep farm. 2-4 h of work a day. Besides the egg collection in the morning and afternoon, there are plenty of other jobs that can be done. Possible jobs are: * Chicken work * Sheep work * Tractor work * Fencing (incl. concreting) * Gardening, Planting, Watering * General tidying around workshops and farm * Maintenance (House/Farm) * Painting/Decorating/Renovating * Woodworking * Cleaning * Paving * Farm Clearing * Canning/Preserving/Brewing What is done really depends on what you enjoy doing. Any help is appreciated. What you get in exchange for volunteering: * House to yourself or shared or * A spot for your (Cara)van with access to * Power/Water/Toilet/Shower/Washing Machine * More organic eggs that you could possibly eat in a lifetime * Good food (can cater to GF/LF/V/VG and allergies) * All food will be provided * Some company * Some shared meals * N...

We are a Portuguese couple with experience on permaculture and self-sufficient-living that in 2015 got 15ha of abundant land in a beautiful valley and an amazing community at the highest mountains inside the biggest natural park of our country. Rita is a health-food enthusiast and loves to work with different kinds of art-craft. She likes to explore Medicinal plants, Food preservation and fermentation, Hygiene products and teaching Forest School. Walking in the nature, singing with friends and doing yoga are some of the other things she enjoys. Gonçalo is a nature lover with a passion for Permaculture and Natural Farming. Studied Organic Agronomy and has been practicing it since 2008, with the help of volunteers, interns and apprentices. He enjoys sharing and to make music with friends. Unfortunately in 2017 a massive fire went over this beautiful valley but our yurts didnt burn and all the animals survived, in the same year we were blessed with our first home-birth daughter Dana....

We are a small family, living in a beautiful house surrounded by bush and looking directly across the harbour to Wellington. We have recently moved into our new home from a much loved old cottage - also in the Eastbourne Bays. We are keen for some help carrying out final renovation work (like painting, or cleaning) and garden work (weeding, tree trimming, general tidying and basic landscaping) at the old cottage. We would love to hear from you, especially if you have some experience doing these sorts of jobs, are self motivated and can work independently. We have a lovely room with a view to offer and enjoy connecting with people from all over the world. There are beautiful bush walks immediately accessible and a dog who always keen to head out for a stroll with anyone that'll take her! Looking forward to hearing from you.

We are a cultural and arts community that is working towards being self-sustained. The community is situated in the mountains of Monchique, Portugal surrounded by nature. Our community provides an alternative way of living with permaculture gardens, farm animals, sustainability projects, and arts and cultural workshops. It is a great place to come to meet other like-minded people if you are passionate about sustainability and alternative living. We hold community meetings throughout the week alongside activities and workshops, such as quiz nights, dance nights and yoga classes. If you have something you are passionate about and want to share with others, we would love for you to run a workshop. One of the best things here is the variety of tasks you can do as a volunteer, which gives you the opportunity to learn new skills and discover what you enjoy doing most. We have a combination of short-term and long-term volunteers and on average we have between 10 to 20 volunteers and resident...

*****. Our next availability is in mid November 2026. ***** We have a small hobby farm with alpacas, chickens, and a kelpie and border collie puppy. Situated just outside the village of The Channon. We are easy commuting distance from Byron Bay and Nimbin.We can pick you up from Byron, Ballina,Lismore or surrounding areas....We offer your own private room within a modern newly built house with meals for gardening and general help. We have enjoyed being a host to many travelers over the years and enjoy showing off our beautiful part of the world. We always give plenty of free time to explore the area. From Brisbane the easiest way to get here is by bus where we can pick you up from the bus station or from Sydney there is bus, train or plane..

Hi beautiful people! I’m Christine, a happy spirited former language and arts teacher working across two continents. Since I retired I work in the natural health field. I live on an urban block called The Roo‘s Pouch, where I maintain a sustainable vegetable garden and created a community of nice people living with me. I live in one of the buildings on this sunny property which runs on rainwater harvesting. We avoid chlorine and contaminates by filtering, harmonizing, and energizing our own water though Ionisation. Water conservation is part of life for me. You can come to Maryborough via plane, bus or train. The Hervey Bay Airport is only 30min from my home. There are meanwhile several bus companies to choose from. If you use the train please book Maryborough town from the drop down menu. The shuttle bus from the train station in Maryborough west (20 min out of town) is free of charge if it is pre-booked. As international travelers you qualify for a concession card on Queensland tr...

We have a vineyard, olive trees and vacation houses near Tropea in Calabria. We need a couple to help us for some week from september to june for vintage, olive harvest, gardening, general maintenance and internet announcements. In autumn, winter and spring we have a lot to do in the vineyard, with the olive trees, the house and garden. Accommodation in a full equipped chalet offered. It is better to COME WITH CAR or rent it here. We expect you to work 2 and half hours a day (16-20) hours a week. You should buy and cook your food. We are used to give local products and teach you how to prepare traditional dishes. We appreciate if you work more hours on weekends because we are at home. You have a free day in the week. If we have time, we can show you around our region and our white sandy beaches. We would be glad to welcome people from all over the world to our home. We prefer couples. Feel free to write us an Email! It's possible to contact us early, that's not a problem!

Bonjour, Je serai heureux de vous accueillir pour quelques semaines dans la maison que j'ai rénové avec mon épouse (maintenant au Ciel) et mes enfants, et que j'habite maintenant avec ma fille; vous découvrirez un style de vie très simple, sain, sobre et joyeux. Si vous aimez travailler dehors et rendre service, c'est l'endroit idéal pour vous! Nous sommes nichés dans la vallée de l'Orge, sous le manteau protecteur de "Notre Dame de Bonne Garde", sanctuaire marial parmi les premiers en France. Vous pouvez découvrir notre riche patrimoine en vous promenant le long du chemin de Saint Jacques de Compostelle qui longe notre jardin. Voila déjà 10 ans que nous avons accueilli nos premiers volontaires! Voici ce que l'un deux , qui revient régulièrement, nous a écrit récemment: "Et dans les moments où j'ai l'impression de faire partie d'une grande équipe dans mon travail, d'une équipe avec vous et tous les autres qui veulent vivre sur un monde sain avec une création vivante, dans ces moment...

VOLUNTEER WITH OUR NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHILE EXPERIENCING OUR LOCAL CULTURE, AND SUPPORT TO EMPOWER LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN ARUSHA, TANZANIA (EAST AFRICA). We are non profit Organization know as Organization for Generous Neediest Development (OGND) operating in Arusha, Mwanza and Kilimanjaro Regions. We are dealing with Education, Health and Environmental projects by using local and International volunteers. This projects is targeting children, youths and Community at large. This group are facing more challenges in the community especially in their living areas. In Arusha we are running Educational and Environmental projects which involves local volunteers(Tanzanians) and International volunteers. PROGRAMS WE OFFER TEACHING PROJECT 1. Teaching English and any other international language for Children in day care & Primary School In Tanzania most of schools they are teaching in Swahili language from kindgaten to primary school when they go to secondary sudden change to Engl...

We’ve recently built a wonderfully energy efficient passive solar house, complete with off-grid solar for all our energy needs, rain water collection for all our water needs, and a worm farm waste management system for natural black and grey water processing. We’ve put a lot of work in to achieve a fossil-fuel-free, all-electric, household, with as small an environmental footprint as possible. We’re also lucky to live in a beautiful rural/coastal area near Inverloch, Victoria, approximately 1 hour 45 minutes south-east of Melbourne. We are close to some of Victoria’s most famous wildlife and wilderness attractions, including the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island, the Koala Conservation Reserve, and hiking and camping at Wilson’s Promontory (not to mention numerous local beaches and fishing spots only 10 minutes away!). With our house complete, we’re now working to progress the landscaping aspects of our project. We’d be very appreciative of a helping hand or two to help complete: a na...

We are in the process of renovating an old house in the Pyrenees. There is only decorating to do such as stripping paint of walls and woodwork, and repainting. There might be the occasional carpentry to do also, nothing too complicated. We need help 5 hours per day, five days per week. Weeding, pruning trees, making paths. We are looking for help from two strong and healthy individuals to assist with a house redecorating project and gardening, trimming trees, path making etc. This requires physical strength and stamina. PLEASE NOTE WELL: we absolutely cannot host anyone with any pre-existing health issues, physical or mental (we are not medically trained to manage such conditions), such as hay fever, any other allergies, sensitivities or intolerances. We live in a small village with some shops and a climbing centre and a river just opposite the house. We have a quite a size garden where we grow vegetables, fruit bushes and trees. Here, we have spectacular mountain views on our do...

We are looking for self-sufficient, collaborative and friendly individuals to join us on our property in Taradale or “Taradise” as the locals call it, situated in the “Victorian Goldfields” region around 1.5 hrs north of Melbourne by car or train. Two friends, a couple or a single individual are welcome. We are a friendly couple who enjoy meeting people from around the globe and we’d love to enhance your experience here in Aus. Our home is an original 1860’s miners cottage which has been extended, situated on 1.7 acres of beautiful established trees, roses, tranquil gardens and a lovely swimming pool. It’s quiet and peaceful here, you can sit on the veranda and watch the birdlife, or walk along the country roads and spot the kangaroos. We’d love some help in the garden including weeding, pruning and grounds maintenance and depending on your skill base some painting, and general maintenance. On wet weather days house cleaning and cooking. 4 hours help each day, 5 days a week wo...

Please read our profile carefully, and see our website and instagram. If you feel you are the right person or people for us, we look forward to receiving your application. This is a permaculture small farm on the edge of Violet Town, just 800m from the train station. The farm is well established, as most tree planting was done between 1996 and 2000, and the tree crops are well maintained and productive. Murrnong has a large established fruit and nut orchard, an olive grove, vegetable gardens, chickens, milking goats, bees, forestry for shelter and timber, and large dam for irrigation and swimming. Our house is made of timber and mud brick, and we catch our own water. Most of our food comes from the house garden and farm, including a huge range of fresh fruit all year round, a range of vegetables for each season, honey, cheese, olive oil, table olives, and home killed or hunted meat. We eat shared meals, most meals are vegetarian. Type of jobs: farm and garden work, combined with l...

I can't see the world, but the world can come see me. First and foremost, I want to thank all the helpers who came from United Kingdom-England, France, Belgium, Italy, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Welcome Helpers. I live in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. Peaceful Hollow is quite with no neighbors in sight. There are no city lights, and you can see every star on a clear night! Pleaseful Hollow consists of: my cabin,/workshop with a private guestroom with private entrance on the second floor, and a very small guest cabin. My daughter and family moved here much later and have their own home. There is a lot you can be involved in, knowledge to share, friendships to build, and opportunities for growth. Below are routines and some projects. I would love to involve you! - Caring for honey bees, chickens, cats, dogs, one gilt pig berkshire-tamworth with spots.. i am a fourth-generation beekeeper and has much knowledge to share. - General landscaping,. u...

Nous sommes Pierre-yves et Paul, deux hommes gay. Nous habitons dans le sud ouest de la France, dans le très joli département de la Dordogne. Nous sommes horticulteurs. Nous vivons avec nos deux chats dans notre vieille ferme construite il y a plus de 200 ans. C'est un endroit paisible de la campagne française, à proximité d'un tout petit village. Les commerces et les villes ne sont pas très loin. Notre village s'appel Verteillac, il est situé à proximité de Ribérac. Notre vie tourne principalement autour des travaux en extérieur et par tous les temps. Nous exploitons une pépinière à domicile, ce qui nous laisse peu de temps libre pour entretenir la maison et le jardin. Nos projets incluent donc le jardinage, le désherbage, le défrichage autour de la maison et parfois la maintenance des bâtiments. Les travaux peuvent varier selon la saison. C'est un réel plaisir pour nous de partager toutes ces taches avec des personnes motivées, énergiques et qui apprécies la sérénité de notre styl...

:::Thank you for your interest::: We value time more than money. We hope that the time spent with you will be more creative and fulfilling. That’s why We use helpX. In your application message, please include answers to the following questions. 1. Why do you use helpX? 2. What is the purpose of this trip? 3.Meals are generally not provided. Do you understand the house rules? If there is no answer, we will not respond. ** Essential requirements ・Must like children. ・Must like to interact. For it, we are looking for someone who can help ・farm work (No agricultural machinery is used) ・gardening ・Building a Firewood Rack ・photography ・video shooting ・Exterior Wall Painting Acceptable period of time ・1 week (negotiable) We'd like to learn. ・English ・your national culture For more information about house renovation, please check out the link. Keep clean, keep silence, save energy. "We are not hotel staff." :::: THE LIVING SITUATION You would stay in your own room in our house. W...