Help me build a little paradise to share with others in Savary island, Canada

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  Description

  Hi! I'm Samantha. I grew up around Vancouver and have lived on savary for 2 years. I run a cafe and a retreat style accommodation on Savary that I am developing. I am 32 years old, I love to surf, travel, dance, and eat good food. I may have some friends on the property who are around the same age - we are generally a fun bunch that like to make food together, share laughs and express ourselves authentically. Come hang and help out!
  
  The property is a 20 person vacation rental for groups and families on Savary Island. It is very close to Mermaid Beach. There is no surfing on savary, but many beautiful beaches to explore, swim and frolic!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Savary island is an unbelievably beautiful tropical paradise in BC. The entire island is off grid. My property is powered with solar panels and a diesel generator. The waters are warm, the sand is white, and there is lots of wild seafood to harvest freely on the beaches such as clams and oysters. Desolation sound is a fisherman's paradise - there are lots of waterfalls in the area if you have accessibility to a boat. There aren't a lot of vehicles on savary, so riding your bike around the island visiting many of the beaches and old growth trees is a beautiful way to explore the area. The community of Savary is pretty small and eclectic - if you're open to it, I'm sure you will make lots of friends with the locals.
  There's lots to explore in lund and powell river if you have a car - waterfalls, hikes, mountain bike trails, lakes.
  There is a big firepit on the property, so if you're interested we can have fires after work. You can have fires all over the beaches on savary as well!

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  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.

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  Help

  I am looking for carpenters and handy people with tools. I'd like to renovate the mermaid lounge kitchen with new floor, commercial sink and cupboards. I'd also like to do some re-tiling behind the fireplace and building of secure wooden cupboard handles.
  I will also need help in the spring of 2024 to re-open... this may involve painting touch ups, re-staining the exterior wood on the building, yard maintenance and gardening tasks.
  If you are a highly skilled landscaper, please let me know!
  I'd also love photographers for website and social media development to stay for a few days in the late spring/early summer.
  I'm pretty open to suggestions and would love to support your creative expression!
  
  
  ** I'm also looking for two cafe workers (ideally a couple) to live and work on savary island from mid june 2024 - mid september 2024. Workers will be paid hourly, and includes accommodation and food.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  You will probably have access to your own room and own toilet. The bunkhouse rooms have a queen bed and two twins in each room. There are 4 of these rooms. I may be bringing from friends over throughout your stay to help on the property, but I can assure you that there will be good vibes, delicious food and good music.
  The property is surrounded by big trees, lots of grass space and big fire pit where we can have fires. Some amazing workawayers have helped build a sauna previously - so we can indulge in some spa therapy as well!

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  What else ...

  There is only one store on savary - so i'd recommend bringing lots of books, a bike, and taking in the local nature. My friends will be happy to hang out if you'd like, or give you space and alone time as you need. We like to play music as we work and share laughs and generally just be goofballs, and we work hard too!

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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

  excellent internet connection

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5-6 hours a day, 5 days a week

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