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Last replied
14 Mar 2023
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Description
Our two legged family consists of my husband and I, both in our sixties. Our four legged family includes two retired horses, two miniature horses, 5 dogs and two cats. We live on a five acre hobby farm in Nelson, BC with a larger recreational acreage on the nearby Slocan river.
After a lifetime riding and driving, I now find myself with limited mobility and requiring assistance in the barn and house.
Nelson is known for its beautiful mountains, rivers and lakes as well as its many opportunities for year round outdoor activities.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Help around the house
Animal Care
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Help
We are looking for someone to help with barn chores including feeding, grooming and general clean up. The horses are not used in winter due to the snow and our location. However, beginning in March we would like help with exercising them. and assistance with conditioning for competition and possibly attending competitions as a groom. Spring and summer months would involve some fencing and farm maintenance work. There may also be occasional short periods of farm sitting required.
Experience with horses and dogs is preferred. The applicant must be confident handling horses of all sizes.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Accommodation would be in a private bedroom in our home, within walking distance of town. Other facilities are shared. We enjoy a quiet household except when the dogs want attention! We are not vegetarian but can be flexible.
We are a non smoking/drinking household.
What else ...
Female applicants will be preferred. There are many outdoor activities available in the beautiful Kootenay area, including: skiing (downhill and cross country), snowshoeing, hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, trails, hiking and so on.
A volunteer will have many opportunities to participate in many activities and to learn through doing. There will also be ample time to enjoy and explore our beautiful area.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Winter work is minimal, Spring and Summer generally under 5 hours.
