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The image shows a man flexing his arms in a room with a bookshelf, globe, and rooster figurine, wearing a blue t-shirt with the words \"Sunshine Coast\" on it.
The image shows a woman taking a selfie on a beach, wearing a knit hat and sunglasses, with a blue railing and a body of water in the background.
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Help with daily life, the yard and clearing in British Columbia, Canada

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  • Description

    Description

    Our three acres is home to a large hoop-house greenhouse, many outdoor gardens, fruit trees and a couple of horses. We are family of six, and our pets (dog, cats and horses). We are located in a small seaside community in BC - a 40 minute ferry ride from Vancouver.
    We run a market bakery that keeps us quite busy through the spring and summer and we are always in need of help keeping our gardens growing, yard kept up and household running.
    We are easygoing and relaxed and have flexibility in work times and days. We appreciate having workawayers who are capable of taking on tasks independently and are confident in their abilities - questions and clarification are always welcome!
    While we do work from home running our market bakery there is no expectations of 'work' for our business. - noted as per workaways request.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Travelers will be welcomed into our family and community.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    We are currently looking for help with family meals, yard matinance and blackberry clearing.
    Our summers are busy times and preparing family dinners is a huge help. Vegetarian meals preferred.
    As the summer fruit ripens there will be many weeks of blueberry and blackberry picking as well as the occasional day of cherries, apples, plums and pears - all for the enjoyment of our family, not for sale as per workaways request for clarification in case you thought we were looking to have you work for a business.
    Yard help can include clearing (brush and blackberries), lawn mowing and such.
    Also help could be required with processing food from harvests (canning, dehydrating, fermenting, wine making etc.)
    Ability to work with us as well as on your own is required.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We are please to offer a bedroom with queen sized bed, own bathroom, entrance and patio.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The Sunshine Coast, BC is a stunning coastal community filled with lots of hiking and mountain biking trails, ocean beaches and lakes. It requires a ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, BC to Langdale (approx. 40min) .

  • 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

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    While we are not able to offer any kind of septic/sewer hook up we do have space for RV's of most sizes with electrical hook up as well.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    Reach out as we are open to possibilities.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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The image depicts a vibrant garden bed featuring large green leaves, likely rhubarb, situated in front of a wooden fence and a house with a metal roof.
The image depicts a pile of rhubarb stalks with green leaves, lying on the ground, showcasing their vibrant red and pink hues, with some stalks cut at the base.
The image shows a man flexing his arms in a room with a bookshelf, globe, and rooster figurine, wearing a blue t-shirt with the words \"Sunshine Coast\" on it.
The image shows a woman taking a selfie on a beach, wearing a knit hat and sunglasses, with a blue railing and a body of water in the background.
The image depicts a man tending to a greenhouse, surrounded by rows of leafy greens and soil, with a white plastic roof and metal frame structure.
The image depicts a greenhouse with rows of plants in soil, featuring a variety of leafy greens and seedlings in black trays, with a white plastic wall in the background.
The image depicts a vibrant spinach field, with rows of lush green leaves stretching towards the camera, showcasing a thriving and healthy agricultural scene.
The image depicts a serene sunset scene featuring a pier, calm water, and distant mountains, with a contrail streaking across the sky.
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The image depicts a child walking through a greenhouse with rows of small plants growing in the soil, wearing a red hooded jacket and holding a tool.
The image depicts a mother duck and her ducklings in a garden, with the mother duck standing in the foreground and the ducklings behind her.
The image depicts a greenhouse with a watering can, plants, and a hose, showcasing a serene and organized gardening space.
The image depicts a serene beach scene, featuring a sandy shore with scattered driftwood and rocks, a calm body of water, and a distant house surrounded by trees.
The image depicts a serene bedroom with a large window overlooking a lush garden, featuring a bed, curtains, and a bench, exuding a sense of calm and tranquility.
The image depicts a compact bedroom with a bed, armchair, and kitchenette, featuring a blue shower curtain in the background, likely part of a small hotel room or vacation rental.
The image depicts a compact bathroom with a toilet, wicker basket, and mirror, adjacent to a small bedroom with a bed, nightstand, and chair.

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