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18 Sep 2023
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Description
We are an educational retreat facility located on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains amidst towering pines overlooking Lake. The Foundation that owns and operates the facility was founded in 1978, but the Centre was originally established in 1958 . Today, we are a charitable non-profit organization supported through charitable donations.
Our purpose:
• To provide a safe and educational environment for Albertans.
• To prioritize youth programs that encourages community involvement.
• To provide facilities for seminars, workshops and conferences for any group whose goals and purposes are educational
We are currently undertaking a new project -This project will allow our facility to effectively operate year round and become sustainable to meet or purpose/mandate, while benefitting from additional revenue sources (i.e. Tourism). We are seeking those who are able to help with facility renovations, operations and youth/adult program and tourism development.Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity WorkDIY and building projectsCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
The Centre is a retreat, event, outdoor education centre. We host different summer camps as well as different exchange groups. In the past we have hosted staff members from different countries (Spain, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Hong Kong...) It is a great opportunity to learn from all these cultures while in Canada.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.
Help
Our facility is currently undergoing some major construction. As projects are completed we will need assistance to help re-open the facility and start accepting guests. Work can include, but not limited to:
Housekeeping
Cooking
General Grounds (cutting grass, painting, labour, snow removal, misc. projects)
Assistance in organizing office
Assistance in development of outdoor education and tourism experiencesLanguages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
You will be staying in a trailer. It is a shared accommodation with another staff member (sharing the kitchen and living room, but with your own bedroom and bathroom)
What else ...
This place is located in a beautiful setting, open to a variety of outdoor recreations such as hiking, rock climbing, scrambling, mountain biking, paddling, fishing, ice climbing, etc.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
We currently have starlink available to guests and staff on site. The bandwidth can be limited at times and not ideal for those needing larger upload speeds and data.
Space for parking camper vans
We are unable to provide any utilities or hookups for campevans/motorhomes.
Can possibly accept pets
Small pets can be accommodated. Damages incurred will be at the cost of the workawyer.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
6 hours/day for 3-4 days a week