{"id":2250,"date":"2017-03-16T10:19:23","date_gmt":"2017-03-16T09:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.iwheeltravel.com\/?p=2250\/"},"modified":"2017-04-11T11:15:25","modified_gmt":"2017-04-11T09:15:25","slug":"helpx-new-zealand-disability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iwheeltravel.com\/en\/helpx-new-zealand-disability\/","title":{"rendered":"HelpX in New Zealand and disability"},"content":{"rendered":"

Doing some helpX allow the person to get accommodation and meals in exchange for some work hours everyday. So how does it exactly works? It\u2019s pretty simple. First you have to become a helper by subscribing on the helpX website<\/a> for a 20 euros fee. This way you can have access to the database which contains all the hosts informations in many countries including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, United States and France. You have to pay the 20 euros or you will not be able to access to the hosts\u2019 listing, to contact them or to see their evaluations given by previous helpers. Most of the time a helper works either 3 to 4 hours a day or every other day. The work is very variable because the hosts have different jobs and ways of life. <\/span><\/p>\n

Before I left for New Zealand I had a look on several hosts profiles and I was under the impression that most of time, they were expected farm or renovation works. I knew there was also hosts looking for people to help with housework but I was still worried regarding the disability. Will I be able to do what the hosts will expect of me? Will they agree to welcome me despite the extra difficulty? Will they prefer a fit, well and able person who can do every job? <\/span><\/p>\n

Well, apparently they were no reasons to be worried about! Everything is going very well. Almost all our requests have been accepted. Even some hosts contacted us to offer us a stay, sometimes in a family and others times in more professional way (in a Bed & Breakfast for instance). Regarding the jobs, everything went fine. There is always something I can do and the hosts are kind with me. Most of the time, they gave me a choice about my daywork and they always ensure that I can work in good conditions. Sometime by offering me a seat or a stool depending on the task. Our first host even asked her previous helper to build a handrail on the outside stairs in order to be easier for me to get inside the house. She was even ready to built a slope for me! <\/span><\/p>\n