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We have space for the month of Sept and October November. Looking for someone that can stay the whole month at least.
We are currently looking for a responsible person to help look after pets, and horses, and helping with garden in spring, produce or yard maintenance. Baking is my hobby and attending Marketfests in surrounding towns.
Just a note, Arnold, our old live-in friend, does not live with us anymore. He had health issues and is now in a retirement home. So it is just the two of us now. He enjoyed many hours spent over the years with all the helpers from so many countries. We all miss him.
We live on our farm with 7 horses. We've had to sell our cattle, due to health problems, which forced us to sell and semi-retire, and we sold some of the farm land. In summer we make hay but we do it ourselves because volunteers don’t have experience to use the machinery.
We are in a lovely area surrounded by nature. We have farmed here for 43 years and would like to keep on living here but we rent our land out. We still have 7 horses that could use a loving hand and attention, such as brushing, bridle and saddle training the youngest stallion, or riding, for those that are experienced riders. Our horses are not in stables, they are free in a pasture but close to the house and this is their forever home. Usually we plant a vegetable garden in summer for ourselves, and we usually have extra for other people. We also have cats and dogs. I, Christine, do alot of baking. It's nice to see travellers again and I like having someone else in the house to talk with. And I also DJ for dances and weddings on some weekends. Anyone that likes music or dancing would enjoy coming along and I can also teach them to dance if they want. I have hosted foreign exchange students for many years and can help with teaching English if needed.Types of help and learning opportunities
Elderly CompanionshipGardeningAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceUN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Nice, peaceful country living. Horses to ride for free time, for those that are experienced riders, and wish to do so, a lake nearby for swimming in summer, we have bikes available, nature all around. If you know how to entertain yourself and want to enjoy your time with the animals, this is your chance to do that. Experience the Manitoba Prairie Life. We had foreign exchange students some years ago. Large self-landscaped yard and deck outside. Our area is quite multi cultural, immigrants from alot of European countries have settled here many years ago, so we have all types of people living out here.
Help
Elderly couple would like help with pets or grass cutting on yard. Some chores, help in the house, and yard/ garden, maintenance, as well.
Certain times of the year, we might need someone to look after the house and pets while we go for a week or 2, on a trip, with grandchildren etc. If you are a reliable, respectful, and responsible person, and interested in something like this, contact us. We have a lake nearby for swimming and bikes to ride as well. Must like large dogs. And no allergies to the cats inside the house. The cats aren't allowed in the bedroom helpers stay in.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Shared space /sleeping arrangements, unless you're the only one here at the time.
Only one guest bedroom upstairs, with two beds, suitable for 2-3 people.
Clean bedding and towel provided upon arrival. We enjoy playing cards or board games sometimes, and you can join us to watch tv too, if you don't mind watching what we watch sometimes!
We provide over 100 channels from Satellite TV as well as streaming Primetime TV. We have WIFI. The helpers would be expected to help with cleaning. Food provided, usually self serve at breakfast and lunch, with the main meal in evening made by us, at suppertime. We eat meat here as well. We are fine with vegetarians but don't cook special vegetarian meals, so you'd be eating whatever side dishes we have with our meal. In late summer, there are vegetables available off our garden but in winter, we have to buy everything. So if you're very fussy with your food, this might not be ideal for you. We also have pets that need to be inside the house, as well as some outdoor ones. Not ideal if you are afraid of large dogs though. They are Husky/German Shepherd/Mix so fairly large.What else ...
Wifi available as well as Satellite tv with over 100 channels, but plenty of things to do outside, such as horse riding, if you are an experienced rider, or just going for walks, having a campfire, biking, swimming in summer, skating on the lake in winter...sports! There are also other local events that they can be taken to, like hockey games in winter, festivals in the area, rodeos in summer, a Bingo game if you're interested. Or just enjoy and relax in the countryside.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
There’s a lot of room
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
nothing is expected
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They welcomed me to the farm as if I were part of the family.
You can go snowmobiling with Lawrence, cuddle cats, dogs and horses, bake with Christine and have games evenings together.… read more
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They welcomed me to the farm as if I were part of the family.
You can go snowmobiling with Lawrence, cuddle cats, dogs and horses, bake with Christine and have games evenings together.… read more
I had a great time with them. Always a background of music in the house and a nice smell of cakes.
We did a lot of things during this month. Whether it was working… read more
Christine is very kind and a really good cook! We shared good times and crazy Bingo games!
We also spent a lot of time with Arnold we were to discuss all the work of a farm, rodeo and the West Canada in general!
Unfortunately, we can't put 5 stars : without the cows the farm is calm. There were horses but they are… read more
The idea is to help… read more
The farm is isolated from the city, it's a very quiet and peaceful place.
I worked every morning to take care of the cows (not already sold when i was here) and afternoons were free, when i was here i helped three cows to have their… read more