Give a hand around my home and explore the beautiful Okanagan valley , Canada

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  Description

  I live on a rural property, and teach classes on basket weaving and woven sculptures. My 2 acre vineyard died during an unusual cold spell 2 winters ago so I have taken out the dead plants and am replanting an acre this spring , and also with willow. I love my garden, walking the dog and coaching Special Olympic xcountry ski athletes.
  Most of the work on this property is from April to October. The lake is not far away and swimming in the summer is daily.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Charity Work

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Animal Care

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet

  House & pet sitting
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Pets

  

  Farming

  

  Charity work

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  Languages

  

  History

  

  Gardening

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Books

  

  Art & design

  

  Animals

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Camping

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I have lived in England , France , Australia, New Zealand and now Canada. And travelled through many others, I enjoy meeting people from around the world.
  I am a National coach with Special Olympics and my 28 year old son is an athlete.
  As a director for the school I believe in sharing knowledge for crafts and skills that nurture creativity and community.

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  Help

  I would like help in the garden, helping out with projects, housework, loving the over friendly golden lab,Jake .
  Usually doing tasks alongside me unless I have other commitments and lots of hiking opportunities around the valley with Jake and I.
  In return a comfy private bedroom, all meals , lessons in basket weaving and other crafts.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  Happy to help travellers learn or improve their English. And also appreciate practicing my spoken French
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  Accommodation

  I have a private spare room in the house and a quaint ‘74 camper. Sometimes a ‘69 27 foot Airstream is also available.
  Bathroom is shared. I can adapt cooking for all preferences, I eat a lot of vegetarian dishes but enjoy meat on occasions too.

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  What else ...

  A car is not essential. A bus stop is a 25 minute walk down the road ( or I can give you a ride)and a direct bus takes you all through the valley on your days off.
  I am up early every day, walking the dog before starting work around the garden or weaving in the studio . I’m not a night owl, but enjoy a pint and a night of live music on occasion. No smoking inside.

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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

  Preferred volunteer work time from 8am to noon but flexible

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

  

  Jake

  Golden Lab

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