Volunteering at our farm near Franklin, Manitoba

Canada

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04/05/2018
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2019

Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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We have enjoyed having several wonderful people in our home from many different countries.
Our family at home now consists of Myself, Rosemary, my husband,Gerald, and our children, Spencer (20 and attending college)and Bryce (18). Our other children are grown.

From June - September we travel to the province of Manitoba where we have a mixed farm. We will need help on the farm with haying, grain production, animal care, gardening, building maintenance and or cooking and cleaning. This summer we hope to do some renovations and install weeping tile and a waterproof membrane around the outside of our 100+ year old farmhouse. In the evening we like to go to a beach that is close by to cool off and relax after our days's work or on the weekends.
Manitoba has many lakes, but we also have what we call "Spirit Sands" a desert-like area not too far from our home.
There is Riding Mountain National Park about 45 minutes from our farm where you can hike, swim, rent bicycles, boats or take a guided tour on a dinner cruise. Winnipeg is just over 2 hours away and holds a Folk Festival in the summer every year that is very "International". There are a variety of Fairs and Music Festivals in many close towns.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
Cooking / shopping
General Maintenance
Farmstay
Help in the house
Animal care
Charity work
Language practice
Other
Help with Computers / internet
Help
As above
Languages spoken
English
Accommodation
Bedroom
What else ...
We do prefer to have workawayers who have a work permit.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
We expect 5 hours a day for 5 days a week and are willing to be flexible.

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This is a picture of the farmhouse in the winter.

Feedback left by and about host (18)

12/04/2015

Left by Workawayer (Kerstin) for host

I came for 10 days in mid October as a workaway and I am still here renting a room now :) (and working full time elsewhere). I guess that says it all! There is always something going on in the house and it's a very welcoming place. It's a big family with open hearts who are eager to help if they can. thanks a lot for still having me here,… read more

(Excellent )

29/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)

Micheal was with us for two months. We enjoyed having Michael here with our family. He is a willing conscientious worker and a great cook. He is easy to get along with and a kind person.

(Excellent )

12/01/2015

Left by Workawayer (Akiko) for host

First of all, thank you for everything!!
It was my first workaway so i was little bit nervous, but Parrott family is very friendly and full of love. they accepted me as one of their family, and I could experience real canadian life!
Thank you again,and hope to see you someday!

(Excellent )

09/01/2015

Left by host for Workawayer (Akiko)

I really appreciated Akiko's willingness to help out and her flexibility.
Best wishes for your future.

(Very good )

31/10/2014

Left by Workawayer (Isabell) for host

I had such an amazing time with Rosemary and her loving family. I really enjoyed my time in olds and I'm so thankful for all those nice experiences I had. I enjoyed this amazing family feeling which I could feel at the first moment I went in this house. I would come back anytime for those amazing guys because I'm actually miss them every single… read more

(Excellent )

03/09/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Lydia)

We enjoyed having Lydia with us at the farm. She was eager to help out with whatever we were doing and always had a positive attitude and was easy going.
We had a lot of good discussions and certainly look forward to seeing her again.

(Excellent )

25/01/2014

Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)

Robin worked many hours on our farm. He especially like driving any kind of vehicle.
He helped out back in Alberta as well with chores that needed to be done. We found Robin to be respectful, polite and very straight-forward. He tried to do a good job even on the jobs that were not his favourite.
We miss Robin and wish him the best in his… read more

(Very good )

12/01/2014

Left by Workawayer (Robin) for host

Staying at Rosemary's was my first experience abroad without my parents and I will always be very grateful to her and Gerald for having welcome me so nicely.
This family is full of happiness and I am very happy to have shared this happiness with them during these few months.
Once again: THANK YOU SO MUCH!

(Excellent )

12/11/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Kalliopi)

Kalliopi is a very calm, sweet-hearted lady who adores children. She is a very thorough worker and a great cook. she wasn't able to stay long, but will be fondly remembered by our family.

(Very good )

10/10/2013

Left by Workawayer (Juliette) for host

I had an amazing time working with Rosemary. The family is really nice and welcoming, they helped me with my english. There is always something to do, like cooking, helping in the shop, gardening, cleaning. They took me with them everytime they went somewhere, which was really kind. It's a funny, united, nice family.
I want to go back to Canada… read more

(Excellent )

05/09/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Juliette)

We were very pleased to have sweet Juliette with us here in Olds and at the farm in Manitoba. We wished she could have stayed longer. She was a willing worker and delightful and witty girl. We wish her all the best as she continues her schooling.

(Excellent )

02/08/2013

Left by Workawayer (Francesca) for host

Staying at the Parrots was a great experience, they're a lovely and big family and they're extremely welcoming, they made me feel home straight away!
There's always something going on at their place, there's no chance to get bored :)
Rosemary and Gerald are loving and caring hosts and helping them in the daily work is very enjoyable, the… read more

(Excellent )

27/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Francesca)

We enjoyed having Francesca in our home. She was easy going and cheerful. Francesca mainly helped in the kitchen and prepared many delicious meals for us, with some extras going into the freezer to be enjoyed again later. We wish her stay could have been longer.

(Excellent )

27/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)

Anna was a great help in my store. She caught on quickly and was very good with my customers. She was eager to learn and help out in the kitchen as well. Our family had a great time with her and we were glad that she was able to extend her stay with us.

(Excellent )

27/05/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Dougal)

We enjoyed our time with Dougal and wished that he could have stayed longer. He was a conscientious and dedicated worker, taking on any task and pitching in wherever he could. We all really enjoyed his outgoing personality and quick wit, and would welcome him back again with open arms.

(Excellent )

26/04/2013

Left by Workawayer (Dougal) for host

I had a wonderful time with Rose, Gerald and their family. It was a fantastic introduction to Canada. In their house there is always something to do and someone around to do it with. All the kids are open and fun people (although I hesitate to call them kids as they are all 6 foot tall!) who get stuck into anything, basketball, card games and of… read more

(Excellent )

16/04/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Beix)

We really appreciated having Nico here and look forward to seeing him again. He is a very conscientious worker and thoughtful person. We all enjoyed having him here.

(Excellent )

10/01/2013

Left by host for Workawayer (Tess)

We are so glad that Tess came to stay with us. She stayed for 2 1/2 months and will be back again in the future. She is a self-motivated worker. Tess was a willing worker when I needed her in my store, but preferred to mostly cook/bake and clean. She did a wonderful job and we were very blessed to have here in our household.

(Excellent )

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