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Atlantic beach-front micro-farm in South Shore Nova Scotia needs help. Am seeking couple who enjoys country life and able to spend part of remaining winter helping maintain the homestead. Large, isolated property is 25 mins from nearest town. Perfect for birders/nature lovers. Share in running the household, including cooking, putting up firewood, some repair and maintenance, plus help with any other chores that come up. Computer savvy (preferably Mac) would be helpful. 20 hours a week in exchange for room and board. Two small, unheated bedrooms available in main house. Driver’s license required, and best to have own vehicle.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Farmstay help
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
There is opportunity to meet area residents and learn about the culture and history of this corner of Nova Scotia. Also opportunity to learn about the natural history of Atlantic Canada. We welcome workaways from all continents, all nationalities and beliefs.
Help
Duties include house/garden/groundskeeping, putting up foods and firewood, some repair and maintenance, and other chores that come up. 20 hours a week in exchange for room and board. Two small bedrooms available in main house. Driver’s license required, and preferably helpers have their own car or half-ton. Canoe, kayak and bicycle available for use. (Pasture and barn could accommodate horse. Maybe a goat.)
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: BeginnerAccommodation
In exchange for 20 hours of help per week we provide room and board. In the fall and winter months, volunteers are welcome to stay in the 2 private, unheated rooms in the owner's main 19th century home.
What else ...
Three nearby towns, each a half-hour away, provide opportunities for essential shopping. Postcard towns one hour away provides East Coast style entertainment: music, bars, museums etc. A canoe, kayak and bicycle are available for use during free-time. We like the idea and ready to discuss workaway with a horse needing a home for the winter.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Could accommodate any size campervan,
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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