looking for couples interested in garden help in Royston, Canada

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    We live on a one acre garden property in the Comox Valley British Columbia. Those interested in garden and home maintenance are welcome.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The Comox Valley is a four season tourist destination with an active arts and music community. The region is unique in that one can ski in the morning and sail or golf during the afternoon. Opportunities for kayaking , mountain biking, hiking abound in the valley and the mainland is a short ferry ride away.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

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

  • Help

    Help

    On-going garden cleanup as well as seasonal mulch spreading in the garden. Additional help required for exterior painting projects on the house. The expectation of no more than 5 hours work per day with at least 2 days off a week.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    We have accommodation available in our house. A room with a double bed, with a private attached bath.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    We are able to drive volunteers to local and regional bus transit points and possibly other destinations, however ideally one needs their own vehicle.

  • 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

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 426915653767

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