Host with the Most!
This is a member only article
Country Network promotes and encourages support, networking and friendship between members, creating a tradition of hosting and providing accommodation to fellow members.
One of the unique aspects of Country Network is getting out and about around Australia and meeting other members, often staying with another member for a short time.
Our Country Network Membership Requirements and Conditions outline the protocol for hosting, and each individual member profile specifies if they can host or guide members visiting their area.
To see if a member is hosting in the area you plan to visit, search for members in that area and look for the “I am able to host visiting members” filter in their profile. You can then connect with that member and introduce yourself.
So what are you waiting for? Get out there and meet some new Networkers!
Member profiles are found here!
HOSTING AND CONTACT
Country Network promotes and encourages support, networking and friendship between members, which has created a tradition of hosting and providing accommodation to fellow members.
Hosting is not obligatory. Even if you have previously indicated that you can host, it is your right to decline a hosting request. A member’s choice to host (or not) is to be respected. A refusal is not to offend.
To ensure successful hosting for both the host and the guest, consider the following protocols:
When making initial contact, please use discretion, as the member’s living arrangements may be unknown to you or may have changed.
Country Network realises that initial visits can come with some anxiety for both host and guest. Remember neither host nor guest is a stranger; both are fellow Country Network members.
Hosting provides mutual benefits to both guest and host, such as support, friendship and networking especially for members in regional, rural and remote areas. Whenever you may be travelling, please strongly consider this opportunity as often you may be doing your host a favour.
A member’s capacity to host is on the member’s profile on the Country Network website, however they may change their details at any time for any reason.
To make an initial enquiry for accommodation, provide the member with sufficient time to consider your request. A refusal is not to offend.
Hosts must clearly advise the living/accommodation/sleeping arrangements to guests upon initial enquiry.
To enable both host and guest to enjoy their experience of shared accommodation, remember the following:
Establish boundaries and expectations before, or when, the guest arrives. This may include length of stay, personal requirements, privacy, any commitments such as work or family arrangements, etc.
Be sensitive to a member’s financial and personal situation and contribute to any expenses or the workload resulting from your stay.
Both hosts and guests should respect that either may have arrangements or commitments that do not include the other.
Communicate clearly and do not make assumptions.
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