Become family in Fairlie, New Zealand
We live on a small farm and have sheep and cattle. We are within walking distance of Fairlie (which is near Tekapo/Mt Cook/Timaru/Geraldine). We are near a Christian church, swimming pool, library and shops. We also have a couple horses and a range of dogs, cats & birds. Kevin is a fly fishing guide seven months of the year and Jodi works from home so Jodi could use a hand with general farm work, maintenance, painting, building, gardening, housework, cooking, etc. Help hours and days are very flexible. Vehicle/bicycles may be available. Jodi is American and Kevin a Kiwi. We have two children who have now left home. Our daughter Kelty was born in 2005 and lives in Christchurch. Our son Alex was born in 2001 and lives in America. Its a bit quiet for us and we love to have visitors!
Details
- Frequency of Host's Church InvolvementWeekly
- Maximum Number of TravelersThree
- We Like Our Travelers To BePart of the Family! Join for meals and community activities. You’ll feel like a local in no time!
- I affirm the Cross Exchange Statement of Faith (crossexchange.org/StatementOfFaith)Yes
Types of Help Sought
- Cleaning / Household Chores
- Child Care
- Long Term Au Pair (usually 6-12 months)
- Cooking & Meal Prep
- Landscaping / Yard Work
- Local Church Help
- Ministry Help
- Elderly Care
- Building & Maintenance
- Pet Care
- Creative / Social Media Support
- Language Exchange (practicing the traveler's native language)
- Technology Support
- Miscellaneous Physical Labor
- Other
Specifically, we're looking for help with:
Our needs are varied depending on the time of the year.
A Brief Overview of Our Faith and Where We Attend Church Services:
Jodi is a Christian (non-denominational) who attends the local Anglican/ Presbyterian Community church. She also hosts a home fellowship on Tuesday mornings and is involved in Crisis Pregnancy Counseling and Children's ministry. Kevin is on a faith journey.
Over the course of a normal week, we expect our traveler(s) to contribute about this many hours:
20-25
Accommodations / living arrangements for volunteers:
Own bedroom, shared bathroom.
Additional Provisions
- Wi-Fi Available
- Cellular Service Reaches Our Home
- Hot Shower
- Access to Kitchen
- Private Room
- Shared Household Meals
- Public Transportation Available
- Vehicle Available for Use
- Accepting Multiple Travelers at a Time
Home Environment
- Rural
- City
- Suburb
Availability
- January 2025
- February 2025
- March 2025
- April 2025
- May 2025
- June 2025
- July 2025
- August 2025
- September 2025
- October 2025
- November 2025
- December 2025
Preferred Length of Stay (choose one or more)
- We're flexible!
Travelers Will Fit in Well Here if They:
Flexibility and initiative are highly valued. Note, we have been hosting on an alternative program since 2019 so have a good understanding of what works.
Our Staff's Review (Required For Hosts: Please phonetically spell your name)
While most hosts are interviewed over the phone, Trent (from our team) was fortunate to meet Jodi and her family in person through a work exchange! During their heartfelt conversation, the idea for Cross Exchange was born—thank you, Jodi!! From sheepshearing to joining a local church service and Bible study, Trent experienced the profound love of Christ in this home, truly making him feel like he was part of this warm and welcoming family. -Trent Cross Exchange
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We live on a small farm and have sheep and cattle. We are within walking distance of Fairlie (which is near Tekapo/Mt Cook/Timaru/Geraldine). We are near a Christian…
We live on a small farm and have sheep and cattle. We are within walking distance of Fairlie (which is near Tekapo/Mt Cook/Timaru/Geraldine). We are near a Christian…