Become a part of our whānau
Stay a while, lend a hand, and experience what it’s like to be a part of the Solscape family.
The exchange
Volunteering at Solscape is a simple trade: a couple of hours a day helping the place run, in exchange for a bed among ten acres of gardens and native bush, minutes from Raglan’s coast.
It suits travellers who want to slow down, become part of a community, and give back to the land while they’re here. All applications are made through email or our Worldpackers listing.
How it works
What we ask, and what you receive
What we ask
- Minimum stay of 2 weeks — time to train and settle in
- A review after 2 weeks to check we’re a good fit for each other
- 2.5 hours a day, 5 days a week
- Saturdays & Sundays are essential — our busiest check-out days, when we need everyone on
- Usual hours are 10:00am–12:30pm
What you receive
- Shared accommodation, or a car park if you have your own van
- Access to kitchen and bathroom facilities
- Discounts on yoga classes, the Solspring sauna and surf hire
- A spot in a warm, ever-changing community of travellers
- Food is self-catered — though group meals and potlucks are often shared
- No on-site laundry, but there’s a laundromat in town
Planning to work as well? That’s fine — as long as it doesn’t clash with the hours, days and weekends above.
Lending a hand
What you’ll help with
- Housekeeping — cleaning rooms & making beds
- Maintaining communal areas
- Basic maintenance
- Landscaping
- Gardening
- Any special skills you bring
Got a skill we could use — a trade, a green thumb, a way with people? Tell us. There’s always something to do around this space, indoors and out.
A day in the life
See what it’s really like
Ready to join us
How to apply
Apply through our Worldpackers listing, or simply email us — whichever suits you. Either way, please include:
- The date you’ll arrive and be available from
- Confirmation of your two-week commitment
- Your accommodation preference — shared room, tent, or van (vans are preferred, as beds are limited)
- Any additional skills or experience you’d like to offer
- A short note on why Solscape feels like a good fit for you
No Worldpackers account? Applying by email is completely welcome.
Come be part of it
Join the Solscape community
A couple of hours a day, a bed by the sea, and a place that gives back as much as you put in.