Help with home and outdoor gardening and property care on beautiful Galiano Island, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello,
    I am a single mother with a teenage son and one very active dog. We live on Galiano Island,I have a home on about 5 acres of land, most of which is forested and fenced. Looking for someone to help with firewood, (splitting, moving and stacking), small trail work, minor home repairs/maintenance as well as a large garden requiring regular maintenance. other odd tasks inside the home and outside and with our dog Duke. I currently work a variety of jobs on the island and I am a volunteer fire fighter. A close neighbour also hosts work away volunteers and so there are time when we collaborate on jobs and to meet other workawayers.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    General Maintenance
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Animal Care
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Galiano Island is a summer tourist hot spot. There is lots of beautiful nature to explore and a warm and welcoming community in which to practice English. Galiano is a friendly community with lots of opportunities to meet community members and take part in community events. There is an environmental organization on the island, that is welcoming to and provides opportunity to work in a forest garden, do restoration work and/or enjoy nature. There are regular weekly sporting games held at the Activity Centre. Small island, means small group of folks playing. Great way to meet people and engage with the community.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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  • Help

    Help

    I am looking for someone who can help with my large garden - general landscaping, cutting grass, pulling weeds, etc. collecting and cutting fire wood and general household chores: cooking, cleaning and dog walking (a large dog). I live on Galiano Island with my teenage son.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private bedroom in home, with shared bathroom, kitchen and living room.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Galiano Island is a wonderful location to explore beautiful British Columbia. There is easy access to Victoria, and Vancouver via a ferry. There are lots of outdoor activities including kayaking and fishing and trails to explore, it's an ideal place for nature and adventure.

  • 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

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

  • ...

    Hours expected

    5 hours/day, 5 days/week maximum

Host ref number: 134929817524

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