help with construction and maintenance projects in BC, Canada

Canada

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31/10/2021
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2022

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We are a family of 3 living off the grid in beautiful British Columbia I work with horses with ppl with special needs in the spring and fall my husband owns a successful construction company which is looking for employees for the next few months.Along with our 5 yr old daughter we live with horses, dogs, chickens and pigs and senior kitty. We love to be kind and live in harmony will all around us. We have a great community around us and big farm dinners are fairly common😊
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Animal Care
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Horsemanship, gardening, living off the grid, eco tourism, construction, and living in the moment
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are a family who live off the grid in a beautiful valley in Kelowna BC 600 acres of bliss with horses and other livestock. Looking for a few extra hands to take the load off myself and my hard working hubby (looking for Someone to hire in construction)Construction or Horse experience would be lovely but not needed, getting your hands dirty in our organic garden and helping with light house chores or out lending a hand fencing, clearing trails or beautifying the land would be appreciated. If you're a couple travelling together and one would be more interested in child minding while the other wants to get on the power tools for construction that's also a possibility 😊
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
travel trailer or spare room in our home if travelling solo. All nice clean options. Meals together well rounded diet but can be veg or gluten free for special diet needs.
What else ...
Hiking, biking, horses and the wilderness at your fingertips, close to okanagan lake beaches and parks. 45mins from town. Access to wifi and art supplies. We travel into the city a couple times a week😊
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (5)

20/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Felix) for host

That was my second workaway experience and I can only say that's a fantastic family, they have treated me great and I felt very comfortable living with Greta, Steve and Wren!
10/10

(Excellent )

15/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Lena) for host

Where should I begin..
I stayed with Greta and Steve for about a month and had an incredible time.
I didn't feel as someone who's just here to work, but as a friend and part of the family. We shared our meals together, had relaxing evenings and partied on the weekends. Greta is a very welcoming and warm person, also she's really easy to get along… read more

(Excellent )

01/06/2018

Left by Workawayer (Wing Sze) for host

Have being traveling over a year with workaway, wholeheartedly appreciate and impress by how these trips navigate my road of enlightenment. Thanks Greta and Steven for letting me realize even more about who am I, what are my purposes of traveling on one hand, and their kind hospitality on the other hand. Last but not least, special thanks for… read more

(Very good )

07/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (Estefania & Joan) for host

We expend 3 weeks in Greta and Steven house, and we can say that it was a very great experience. Greta is an amazing woman, we laugh a lot with her, and we really enjoyed working with her. She let us brush the horses every day, and even show us to ride them, and she is an amazing cooker, every day we got amazing dishes. Unfortunately we couldn't… read more

(Excellent )

03/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Nate & Annika) for host

These guys are awesome! We had the incredible opportunity to be the first workawayers for this lovely family. They have a very beautiful, secluded property in a valley. Greta has a special gift for working with horses and we had several opportunities to ride and learn from her. There are also several piggies, chickens, and a sweet donkey who likes… read more

(Excellent )

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