Beautiful Yukon, Canada helping with the garden and feeding farm animals.

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  Description

  SUMMER: We are a family of 3, living on the beautiful shores of Marsh Lake, Yukon. We have chickens. I have 2 sons, 8 and 10. I run a food truck and am typically very busy in summers and would love some extra help with the all little chores around the home. I work long hours, so you should be trustworthy and independent. This stay is well-suited to a couple!! If you have a driver's license, you will have access to a vehicle and are welcome to explore. We live on the water and have kayaks and a canoe. We are close to hikes and several wonderful First Nations Cultural Centres. We are in a rural community - 45 mins from Whitehorse (Yukon's capital) but there is a Community Centre 2km away.
  
  FALL: Cleaning the chicken coop and old goat barn. Winterizing the yard. Painting a room in the house. Keeping the 8 year old entertained after school so mom can tackle some organization projects.
  
  WINTER: help with child care, mainly, including teaching your language and culture to our children. Playing outside, kicksledding, skating, etc... House-sit opportunity for the right person/people in December (over Christmas).
  
  Our children attend French Immersion, so helping them with the French language would be an asset - but all languages and cultures welcome.
  
  Thank you for reading!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  There's not too much to do, and it's all very relaxed! If you need to be "busy" all the time, you won't enjoy your stay here. You will be able to enjoy canoeing in the lake, walks in the forest, and lounging in the grass. We are located 45 minutes from Whitehorse, the capital city of the Yukon. We are within driving distance of several wonderful First Nation Cultural Centres. Marsh Lake is a diverse little community, and there are people living here from Germany, France, Switzerland - and quite a few other Workawayers here, too!

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  Projects involving children

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

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  Help

  SUMMER: We are looking for help in the garden (weeding, etc...), yard maintenance (barn cleaning, mowing grass, etc...), feeding the animals, and someone to watch the children while they play. It's not at the "max" end of things - you will have plenty of time to explore or rest up for your next big adventure!
  
  WINTER: Mainly teaching the kids about your language and culture. Decluttering and organizing the house.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent

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  Accommodation

  A few options: a camper; a bedroom in the house; or a tent in the yard. Let's talk about what you're interested in! We even have an amazing tree house that can sleep 2!

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  What else ...

  I work in Whitehorse so you're able to come in to town with me and explore. You are not "trapped" out of town.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  Fibreoptic internet in the house.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We have 2 dogs and 2 cats, and a flock of chickens. If your pet is good with this, they are welcome.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Max 4 hours a day, 5 days a week

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