because if all places accepted volunteers, it would stop companies from Paying salaries to locals. Working on your OWN property, without receiving money isn't a JOB. If you're a loud, obnoxious, entitled, trouble making falang then yes, you will get trouble for ANYTHING, probably breathing as well.. lol. The rules aren't 100% that's it end of this is how it is kind of place. This is a global thing.. unfortunately lol..
Been washing my car, mowing my lawn, gardening for years, taking out the garbage etc etc... never had issues, as long as you don't do it for payment etc, i don't see why there would be an issue.. it's PROBABLY just people trying to get out of ANY housework that exaggerated it.. would suggest going to your immigration office and asking, never once been told no, not allowed.. for reimbursement, taking money for said chore yes. Illegal.
Them making excuses about illegal blah blah is just a way to hide the laziness 😂🤣 kinda clever, hiding behind laws that don't apply.. they keep posting the restricted JOBS, you're not taking PAYMENTS or employment, so not a JOB.. help the wife...
The school you attend with the ED visa usually handles all the visa docs etc. If it's one of "those" ED visas, i would recommend an agent maybe, the one that organised it. Good luck for future!