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Host rating
100 %
Last replied
26 Mar 2024
Reply rate
90.9 %
Usually responds within 74 days
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Description
Let me introduce myself ! I'm Gabrielle, young mother and entrepreneur in the most beautiful region of Quebec, Charlevoix. Our company is a family farm (previously owned by my parents) that strives as much as possible towards self-sufficiency. We learn new methods every day to improve and simplify our business and allow us to work in collaboration with nature.
We have been receiving people for 4 years via platforms such as Workaway but we have been receiving interns and exchange students for 30 years - as long as I can remember. We have always loved welcoming people to come help out at the farm, learn everything we know, and put color in our lives. We are already looking forward to meeting you. Everyone is welcome, and all talents are recognized.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Life on the farm is really interesting and enriching. We are part of a strong and lively community and there is a lot for you to discover in our area on a large and small scale.
Projects involving children
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Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
We are not looking for any specific type of person - we like to take everyone as they are, refine and add to their strengths. No need to be good at all the kinds of task we may do, I would love to learn from you as much as you learn from us 💕
We are looking for people who like animals and to work in a team, be part of a community and live amongst children.
It would be a pleasure to receive your help doing things such as small construction works (fixing chicken coops, fences etc.) butchery, caring for various animals (our family dog, pigs, sheep, chicken, rabbits, etc.) preparing meals to sell in the store, working the cash register at the boutique and preparing for summer gardens.
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We ask for a minimum stay of at least a month.
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: FluentThis 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
Helpers live on the farm at my parent's house. During the summer I also live at the farm. The rest of the year I live in Baie-Saint-Paul, 15 minutes away from the farm. I am at the farm with you every day except Sunday.
In the family house on the second floor there are three bedrooms and a bathroom. The second floor is reserved just for helpers. There is a total of 3 double beds and 1 simple. The communal areas are shared with the host. We provide you with food for each meal.
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According to Canada laws helpers will be paid at least minimum wage
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I can go pick you up at the bus stop in Baie-Saint-Paul.
What else ...
We have always welcomed people to come help and put its color in our lives but it has always been done by word of mouth or internships. This is our first experience using such a platform. We are already looking forward to meeting you. Everyone is welcome, all talents are recognized.
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
5 hours a day, 5 days a week
Feedback (5)
Nos discussions fût fortes agréables! Merci d'avoir accepter de nous aider dans la période hivernale qui est très rude dans notre coin! Flipette a très hâte de vous revoir et nous aussi! Nous sommes vraiment content que l'expérience à la ferme vous ait plus et nous vous souhaitons plein d'autres… read more
Nous avons passé un super moment dans sa ferme aux côtés de ses parents Vital et Lucie ainsi que Flip (une border collie magnifique et si attachante).
Les tâches étaient très variés : nourrir les animaux matin et soir, faire de la cuisine avec Marc ( un super gars), aider Gab dans la… read more
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Nos discussions fût fortes agréables! Merci d'avoir accepter de nous aider dans la période hivernale qui est très rude dans notre coin! Flipette a très hâte de vous revoir et nous aussi! Nous sommes vraiment content que l'expérience à la ferme vous ait plus et nous vous souhaitons plein d'autres… read more
Nous avons passé un super moment dans sa ferme aux côtés de ses parents Vital et Lucie ainsi que Flip (une border collie magnifique et si attachante).
Les tâches étaient très variés : nourrir les animaux matin et soir, faire de la cuisine avec Marc ( un super gars), aider Gab dans la… read more
You can decide if you want to work as a part of the family or in a more distance way.
There is always something to do but you can decide how much and what for work is good for you.
You can always go in the town, bake something or help to build animal shelter.
I can only recommend a stay in… read more
She was really care about our business and she was always welling and in a good mood. She was offering more help even when the work is done.
She really was a fast learner and she was interested in how we do the work in the farm and why. That is a quality that we really love from a volunteer.
We recommend her… read more
