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Spanish version below English
ENGLISH VERSION
We are a large blended family with 6 children between 0 and 13 years old. We have a small family farm with sheep, dairy goats, rabbits, chickens and quails. We also have a large garden – with all the work that comes with it. We are also passionate about wild picking. So, depending on the season, we pick strawberries, Saskatoon berries, various mushrooms, cherries, blueberries, etc. We also have some construction projects.
Here is what we can offer you:
A private bedroom with a double bed and a bunk bed (accommodating 4 people).
Meals to share with family. Due to the nature of our farm (sheep, rabbits, chickens), meat is an integral part of our diet. However, thanks to your collaboration, we can accommodate vegetarian diets. On the other hand, we CANNOT accommodate vegan diets.
Learning experiences with plants, animals, construction methods, family life, etc.
Non-exhaustive list of tasks to be accomplished throughout the year:
Gardening (sowing, garden preparation, manure spreading, weeding and maintenance, harvesting, watering)
Animals (morning and evening chores, emptying manure, shearing sheep, milking goats, butchering)
Construction (construction of a small shed for our horse to come, build the fence)
Nursery (tree pruning, weeding and maintenance of the nursery)
Childcare
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Our Farm
Hi! We are a young family living in Saint-Donat, close to Rimouski (6 hours from Montréal). We are starting a veggie/fruit organic farm. We are looking for dynamic volunteers who would like to learn about small scale organic agriculture. You don't need to have experience in farming just need to be open-minded and willing to learn and try new things. The work is diverse since every time of the year is related to different tasks.
FAMILIES WELCOME! We have young kids and we appreciate families to be here.
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Nous sommes une grande famille recomposée avec 6 enfants entre 0 et 13 ans. Nous possédons une petite fermette familiale comprenant des moutons, chèvres laitières, lapins, poules et cailles. Nous avons également un grand jardin – avec tout le travail qui vient avec. Nous sommes aussi des passionnés de cueillette sauvage. Ainsi, selon les saisons, nous cueillons des fraises, amélanches, champignons divers, cerises, bleuets, etc. Nous avons également quelques projets de construction.
Voici ce que nous pouvons vous offrir :
Une chambre privée avec un lit double et un lit superposé (pouvant héberger 4 personnes).
Des repas à partager en famille. De par la nature de notre fermette (moutons, lapins, poules), la viande fait partie intégrale de notre alimentation. Toutefois, grâce à votre collaboration, nous pouvons accommoder les régimes végétariens. Par contre, nous NE pouvons PAS accommoder les régimes végétaliens (vegan).
Des expériences d’apprentissage avec les plantes, les animaux, les méthodes de construction, la vie de famille, etc.
Liste non-exhaustive des tâches à accomplir durant l’année:
Jardinage (semis, préparation de jardins, épandage de fumier, désherbage et entretien, récolte, arrosage)
Animaux (Besogne du matin et du soir, vider le fumier, tonte des moutons, traite de chèvre, boucherie)
Construction (construction d’un appentis pour la venue de notre cheval, monter la clôture)
Pépinière (taille des arbres, désherbage et entretien de la pépinière,
Gardiennage
Notre ferme
Bonjour! Nous sommes une jeune famille vivant à Saint-Donat près de Rimouski dans le Bas-Saint-Laurent (6 heures de Montréal). Nous démarrons une ferme de légumes et de fruits sous régie biologique. Nous cherchons des volontaires dynamiques et qui sont intéressés à apprendre sur l'agriculture biologique à petite échelle. Vous n'avez pas besoin d'avoir d'expérience en agriculture, seulement d'être ouverts d'esprit et vouloir apprendre et essayer de nouvelles choses. Le travail à faire est divers puisque les tâches à faire ne sont pas les même dépendamment de la période de l'année.
FAMILLES BIENVENUES! Nous avons des enfants et nous apprécions les familles qui viennent avec des enfants.Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpBabysitting and creative playCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceCultural exchange and learning opportunities
You could learn about growing your own food and other items (i.e. soap). We would like to reach self-sufficiency.
Vous pourriez apprendre à faire pousser votre propre nourriture et à fabriquer d'autres items (ex: savon). On vise l'auto-suffisance autant que possible.Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Everything that has to do with a garden
Renovations / repairs on house & buildings
Childcare
Soap making
Animal care
CookingLanguages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Spanish: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.Accommodation
A private room with a queen bed and a bunk bed that can accomodate a total of 4 people. There's also plenty of space on the land for your tent if you would prefer. Of course, you will have access to the rest of the house for bathroom, kitchen and hanging out. Please note that we have only one bathroom for the whole family.
Sorry, but we cannot accommodate strict vegans. We eat meat, but can accommodate vegetarians. Just be aware that we raise meat chickens, sheep, rabbits and goats.
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Une chambre privée avec un lit double et un lit superposé (pouvant héberger 4 personnes). Il y a aussi beaucoup d'espace sur la terre pour y mettre votre tente si vous préférez. Bien sûr, vous aurez aussi accès à la maison pour la salle de bain, cuisine et se détendre. Nous n'avons qu'une seule salle de bain pour toute notre famille.
Désolé, mais nous ne pouvons pas accommoder les végétaliens (végans) stricts. Nous mangeons de la viande, par contre nous pouvons accommoder les végétariens. Sachez toutefois que nous élevons des poulets, moutons, lapins, chèvres pour leur viande.What else ...
We live around Rimouski in Bas-St-Laurent and it's a really beautiful area. It's a 6-hour drive from Montreal. We are close to Gaspésie if you want to plan a week-end trip there, very beautiful landscape and nice places and people to visit.
Nous habitons près de Rimouski, dans le Bas-St-Laurent. C'est une très belle région, où le fleuve St-Laurent mesure 42 km de large et est considéré comme une mer : salée et pleine de vie. Si vous voulez visiter la Gaspésie, nous sommes sur le chemin de cette région!A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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You learn a lot, and you can help a lot in this nice family.
Here, you like at home.
So just enjoy the time, relax in your free time and speak a lot with this family full of knowledge!!!
And you will enjoy Gustave!!
A lovely baby who love to smile!!
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