Organics Fresh & Wild: ‘Respect and Caring For Others’

Information for WWOOFers

Working conditions:

• Minimum stay 13 days
• Working hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 7am to 1pm
• Working hours Thursday 5am to 9am at Byron Bay Farmers Market
• Arrival day: Mondays
• Leaving day: Saturdays
• All members of the team are expected to be punctual in attendance to work tasks
• Working hours may be varied due to weather conditions
• Protective gloves should be used at all times
• Farm tools and equipment not to be used unless instructed
• Wwoofers may bring their guests to the Fresh & Wild Farm with 2 days prior arrangement with the host, no guests on Sundays please
• The Organics Fresh & Wild farm is strictly a no-smoking and no drugs area

Accommodation:

Sleeping accommodation:

• shared dormitory style
• bedroom area to be used for sleeping only – reading, computer use etc to be done outside the sleeping area
• Please limit noise and lighting after 10pm

Bathroom facilities:

• Shared
• Please use the cleaning equipment provided to wipe out the shower/bath/basin and mop the floor after you use the bathroom
• Please observe responsibilities on the shared cleaning roster
• All water is from rain water tank supply – please conserve /  minimise water use wherever possible
• Please do not flush sanitary items or non organic items down the toilet as this will block the septic system

Cooking & Food:

• Communal meals  (lunch & evening meal) prepared Monday to Friday
• Wwoofers will be scheduled to assist with meal preparation for two meals per week
• Please use food provided by the host to prepare your own meals on Saturday and Sunday
• Please prepare your own breakfast using the food provided
• Please ask your host for any specific food or kitchen equipment you may want to use rather then searching through the cupboards or fridge
• Pleaes clean up and put away all kitchen items after every use
• Please do not take food into the sleeping areas as this can cause a problem with mice, rats, and cockroaches
• Kitchen equipment not to be used without prior consent from the host

Private spaces:

• office/computer room, main house living room & bathroom for host private use only
• please do not enter the hosts private spaces unless specifically invited

Other facilities:

Telephone:

• The phone in the dining area is available for use with a private phone card by prior arrangement with the host
• Please limit telephone conversations to approxinatley 15mins
• The hosts landline is available for emergency phone calls

Internet:

• Limited download wireless broadband internet access is available for use with wwoofers private laptop – dowloading large amouts of information such as movies and software may exceed the download limit and cause the network access to be terminated
• The network will be available between the hours of approximately 9am and 10pm.

Laundry:

• The washing machine may be used as necessary, laundry powder is located in the cabinet adjacent the washing machine, please ask the host which washing setting and how much washing powder to use
• Please do not use the washing machine after 8pm

Computer:

• The hosts computer and computer equipment is not generally available for wwoofers use.  Arrangements may be made with the host for use of the hosts computer and internet access on a one-off basis.

Communication

• If you would like to change your working hours please speak with Robin or Lynne
• If you have any problems with the wwoofing requirements regarding accommodation, food or of a personal nature, please speak with Lynne.

Health  & Safety

• Protective gloves to be worn at all times while working
• Boots or covered in shoes to be worn at all times while working
• We recommend that you protect your skin from the sun with sunscreen or clothing
• We recommend that you wear a sunhat even during overcast weather
• Please ensure you drink at leas 2 litres of water per day to avoid dehydration especialy during hot weather
• There a a lot of venomous snakes and spiders in Australia, particularly on farms, if you are unsure of what precautions to take, plesae ask your host
• If you suspect you have been bitten by something, please infrom your host immediatley
• Please do not light fires as fire restrictions apply during most of the year

Emergency phone numbers:

• ambulance/police/fire – 000
• local Byron Bay Police Station – 02 6685 9499

Thankyou for respecting your fellow Wwoofers and host, we hope you enjoy your stay with us.

Lynne.

1. Your Name(required)
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3. Age(required)
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5. Proposed start date(required)
6. Proposed length of stay (min 13 days Mon-Sat)(required)
7. Country of origin(required)
8. English language ability or native english speaker(required)
9. Physical Fitness Level(required)
10. Special dietary or physical requirements
11. Previous employment experience
12. Brief summary of education(required)
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