Help on our community-minded family homestead on Gabriola Island, Canada

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  Description

  We are a community minded family homestead on Gabriola Island. We grow vegetables and have chickens, goats, and ducks. We are right next door to the beach on the sunniest part of the island. Our home is heated by wood stove and is situated on a half-acre.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Elderly Companionship

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Live music, farmers markets, community events, dinner parties. We are a family with a lot of knowledge of the BC Coast, off grid living, and we are excited to learn from others!

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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

  We are seeking someone with experience with elder care. Feel comfortable around small farm animals. Willing to help with day to day homestead chores and projects such as fence building, chicken coop build and household cleaning. Longer stays are welcome.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  We Would like to learn / practice French. Also open to learning other languages.
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  Accommodation

  Double bed in Own loft room in farmhouse. Food is included.

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  What else ...

  Lots of local beaches, hikes, short ferry ride to nanaimo and Vancouver Island

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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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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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