Come enjoy riding, photography, camaraderie and delight in the environment near Meadow Lake, SK, Canada

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 1 month

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  • Description

    Description

    I need some volunteers, who enjoy animals and being out in nature, to accompany me as I go about my ranch. There are many different animals and each has it's own special charm and many are very affectionate. The horses are friendly, the dogs are very social and the cats are cuddly. Paradise for those who love to engage with lots of animals.

    I anticipate a great year when I can share my love of horses and all the other animals that live on the ranch! I encourage all prospective visitors to contact me early to arrange a visit, at a time that is mutually convenient. I want everyone to enjoy the time spent in nature, learning, caring for the animals and seeing & experiencing a great many new things. I benefit when you are happy and engaged with the new opportunities that our ranch presents.

    I have some travel information that I can share with workawayers who wish to join us here in the Boreal Forest of Saskatchewan.

    By managing natural resources in an environmentally sustainable manner, my family and I provide for the needs of our family so that we have an opportunity to help others in the larger community.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Teaching
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    I hope that we can offer our visitors some unique experiences and opportunities to learn about Western Canadian culture and hospitality. I try to make sure that our volunteers get to do fun things nearly every day (something they enjoy--like riding, hiking, sky watching, photography), frequently while we are doing our everyday errands. I am also glad to help with English as a second language and have frequently organized a white board filled with words to learn.

  • Help

    Help

    Those who volunteer with me, can help with many of the animal chores as well as around the house. Volunteers may help with the animals in the yard, and if they like berry picking, painting, building and repairing fences and buildings, cooking, baking, house cleaning and yard maintenance they will find much to do. I have experience with several European students doing internships to increase their English fluency and vocabulary. I do require a certain level of English competency from helpers for their own safety. If you are learning about animals AND the English language at the same time, you can misunderstand our warning about an animal and find yourself in grave danger.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    German: Beginner
    French: Beginner

    This 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

    Accommodation

    I have accommodation for volunteers in the house year round, and in the bunkhouse (bedrooms in another dwelling) from April-October. I have 3 cats and, in the winter, a couple of collie dogs in the house. Animals are not usually allowed in the bunkhouse. Wireless internet in the house and yard.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Please contact me for our website details!
    Until 2018 our volunteers/helpers received a thank you card when they departed the ranch and if they were interested in finding employment I would agree to supplying a reference letter. When it came to my attention that Workaway was providing a very complete reference letter for Workawayers, with feedback from the different hosts, I immediately began providing a reference in this manner. Hence the sudden appearance of feedback for Workawayers in 2018 ;>)

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I have had some visitors who did on-line work and they had no difficulty with our internet connection.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    I understand that workawayers like to have their own wheels, and sleeping in their own accommodation is just fine with me. I will provide meals, washing facilities, shower facilities and wI-fi.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Dogs that come here must be tied or under supervision at all times. Once we can be absolutely sure they will not disturb the resident animals they may be allowed to roam more freely.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Varies according to the season

Host ref number: 6427629124b9

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