Soaksmith

Soaksmith

Host

Little Things Farm

Location

Quamby Brook, Tasmania

Highlights

• Create and mix a signature bath soak that captures the olfactory essence of The Off Season in Tasmania.
• Soak up the winter chill and be inspired by the rolling hills of Quamby Bluff and the furry friends at the farm.
• Experiment with your ideal combination of aromas and officially name your creation.

Your new Odd Job

Unleash your creativity and enchant your senses as a Soaksmith and embark on a sensory journey at Little Things Farm, where you’ll be tasked with crafting the bath salt that captures the essence of The Off Season. Spend time immersing yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents of Tasmania in winter. From earthy aromas to wood-fired smoke, every sensation can inspire your creation. Once satisfied, you'll lend your creative flair to decide the official name of your handiwork, and then own the bragging rights to your creation.

Responsibilities

• Explore Little Things farm, meet the goats and learn the soak-making process from start to finish.
• Soak up creative inspiration from the farm’s idyllic winter setting.
• Follow your nose to mix and combine natural ingredients that evoke the aroma of winter.
• Get hands-on blending salts, scents, and colours to create your ideal bath soak.

Skills and attitude

• A curious mind that revels in new surroundings and seeks out unexpected sources of inspiration.
• A passion for nature and a desire to share its specialness with others.
• An artisan’s attention to detail and appreciation for craft.
• The ability to find your flow and lose yourself in the creative process.
• A bleating heart for goats and other furry friends on the farm.

In return

• A unique, one-day volunteer experience where you get to spend the day creating and soaking in the rolling hills of Quamby Bluff at Little Things Farm.
• Take a break from your regular routine and unleash your creativity in your new Odd Job.
• The successful applicant will be compensated with flights to Tasmania, car hire, two nights’ accommodation, and a bounty of local artisanal goods for their time.

About Odd Jobs

Ever hit those mid-year months and long for something different? Do you crave a break from the rinse and repeat of the daily grind? Well, a change is even better than the rest, so switch it up this Off Season.

Swap your day job for an Odd Job: a uniquely Tasmanian experience designed to shake you by the shoulders and wake you up to the wonders of winter.

Each job has been designed to give you what you might miss in your regular life: creative stimulation; connection to local communities, culture, and nature; and making things with your own two hands. The stuff that makes us feel alive. So what are you waiting for? Apply now.

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