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Help with gardening, art, mechanical and technical projects, model making , vintage auto restoration.
( MODEL MAKING, GARDENING, CAR MECHANICS, as well as MARKETING EXPERIENCE WELCOME ASAP!)
Good day from Roberts Creek, BC.
I work in film. Primarily set design, props, and miniatures, as well as producing aerospace museum models.
My passion is making beautiful creations using technology, and skills learned from many years as a professional artist, and as a hobby. As well as being a team leader, and part of a creative process bigger than myself.
My website is, thecreatorsguild.ca
The most rewarding and inspirational experiences in my life have been tackling and resolving solutions to complicated projects. Times when minds come together as a team
I am currently designing and producing large scale whale models as a passion project, and as material for my portfolio, utilizing industrial scale 3D printing..
I restore my own classic cars in my spare time. I have made a living as a set designer for major feature films, a props and VFX designer/builder, model maker, chalkboard artist, working in forest silviculture, in construction, as a sign maker, as a pilot, as a sculptor, as a roboticist, as a painter, As an aircraft mechanic, as a dock hand, a private contractor to military equipment evaluation, and just a guy with a truck and a chainsaw.
I have built a very large 3D printer for personal art projects.( Can always use help with technical aspects).
I am redefining my career goals, and am focusing on projects more inline with my personal interests.
As of Sept 2023 I have secured a large industrial shop space that is now up and running.
I like to be socially active and have friends around, as well as meet new ones. I have met a lot of interesting travelers through work away, Made some life long friends, and have decided to be involved full time. I think this program has a lot to offer and so far we've all been having a great time.
I always do my best to make the experience rewarding, educational, and a mutually beneficial experience.
Some of the adventures provided to my guests include an introduction to safe and responsible fire arms use, exploring all that the west coast of Canada has to offer socially, and naturally. Hiking, lakes, fire gatherings, Jam sessions.
My place is a ten minute walk to the beach, and a 20 minute walk to the mountains. Bus service every hour.
The atmosphere here is very chill, open, and accepting.
Guests are entitled usually entitled to determine their own schedule to a degree.
*Hours worked vs % of groceries provided is negotiable. Typically for Vegan, and alternative diets it's preferred the guest takes care of their own meals, with groceries provided.
(No smoking, or strong perfumes please.)
Drivers license is an asset.
Sincerely, Joseph
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
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travelers will meet new people, and learn about Canadian life. as well various skills depending what projects are on the go.(Gardening, home repair and maintenance, Wood working, metal working, autobody and mechanical, model making, 3D printing, music, art, and film props type skills.
Everything from playing guitar, to building with materials scavenged off the beaches.
We like to have fire gatherings and play music. Swimming at the beach is about a five/ten minute walk.
Help
( GARDENING).
I am currently building a very large 3D printer for personal art projects.
Projects , and help required range from gardening, and yard and home maintenance, to technical skills such as working with 3D printing, building models, and helping with vintage car restorations. As well as house work.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Single occupancy, three bedroom house on a quarter acre, in a small town. Shop space, and outdoor social area with fire pit. A short walk to the beach and mountain trails. Close to scenic Gibsons, Home of the famous tv series The Beachcombers.
Many beaches, ocean and lakes. miles of mountain roads and trails. Great place to escape from rest of the world.
What else ...
Busses run hourly to and from town. hiking and outdoor activities are close at hand. Schedule is pretty laid back depending on what is going on at the time. I am often away much of the year and simply require a gardener/house caretaker. Other times I could use help on projects, and with the technology involved.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Wifi, and hardline available. Private room with desk and garden view.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
Love dogs.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Hours expected
15 hours/week- no food, 25 hours/week- food
Feedback (15)
We had only a short visit but it was an enjoyable time.
He was very helpful with photo documenting and sharing ideas.
Volva was tidy, and a pleasure to be around.
Safe travels my friend.
Sincerely, JP.
I planned to stay 3 Weeks and ended up staying for two month..
Joe really makes sure you feel at home. He is great company and just a super wholesome and supportive person. Also the house with nice big garden was a great accomodation. My room was very comfortable. The location is great,… read more
He has an aptitude for problem solving, and is quite capable of tackling technical tasks.
On a personal level he is great company, and a good soul.
Tim is no stranger to the kitchen, and is almost 100% pasta fueled.
We've had a lot of fun, and I will miss having him… read more
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We had only a short visit but it was an enjoyable time.
He was very helpful with photo documenting and sharing ideas.
Volva was tidy, and a pleasure to be around.
Safe travels my friend.
Sincerely, JP.
I planned to stay 3 Weeks and ended up staying for two month..
Joe really makes sure you feel at home. He is great company and just a super wholesome and supportive person. Also the house with nice big garden was a great accomodation. My room was very comfortable. The location is great,… read more
He has an aptitude for problem solving, and is quite capable of tackling technical tasks.
On a personal level he is great company, and a good soul.
Tim is no stranger to the kitchen, and is almost 100% pasta fueled.
We've had a lot of fun, and I will miss having him… read more
Joe himself was a kind and welcoming host who creates a good chill energy at the house. His work is super… read more
I can happily recommend her for this program, and wish her well with all her travels and… read more
He is really generous and fair. He has such nice friends, that I could met around a drink, fire and marshmallows ! :D
Joe has been here for me when I had troubles, he… read more
Very sociable, capable, and a pleasure to have around. She will be missed.
She picked up new tasks quickly, and did her best of anything asked of her.
We had some fun social time with other work away guest and made some great memories.
I can happily recommend her for this program, and in… read more
She is very capable, and fast to learn new things, a self starter, and meticulously organized.
The time we spent together her duties included model making which she picked up quite well.
She also did more than her share of keeping the home, and workspace tidy and… read more
He was very helpful, motivated, intelligent, and a pleasure to have around.
He took care of any task given to him autonomously, and did a great job. He is always keen to try new things, meet new people, and is a great cook too.
We had a lot of fun, and became good friends. I hope to cross paths… read more
I could share my stay… read more
She is a delight to have around, is very motivated, and a self starter.
I am very grateful for all her help around the house and garden.
She did a fantastic job, and is always welcome here.
safe travels, and kind regards, :)
She was a tremendous help with the project here.
Anette picked up new tasks lightning quick, and made no appreciable mistakes, which is amazing given the complexity of the work. She has a very meticulous eye for detail, and a procedural aptitude.
Anette is quite… read more
He is quite an intelligent and capable person. While also being very personable, fun, and potentially a great asset to any team.
Tim came onboard here at a time when his help was a critical component in my career transition.
He put 110 percent, was motivated, and has a… read more
In those days I get to know Joe and another Workawayer Tim!
The work was nice and not too much , Joe even did a party with his friends and we had fun! , I even… read more
He took care of the carpentry, and mechanics tasks he was given, even though he had to research aspects of the work he had not done before. He followed instructions well.
He is a capable cook, and enjoys spending time in the kitchen.
His artistic skills with a spay can would put Jackson Polluck to… read more
Her time he was well spent, and enjoyed by all.
She was a very respectful, and tidy roommate, did an excellent job of the tasks asked of her, and on her own volition and time management.
She and her cute little dog left the home a better place, and as new friends.
Wishing her safe travels and hope to catch up again one… read more
I felt at home as soon as I arrived. Joseph is an extraordinary person full of history
The work to be done was rather diverse & at my choice. Same for schedules 🚧
I loved that the house was filled with plants, decoration & art 🎭
A big plus to the super comfortable bed, the… read more
She's great company, and went well above and beyond expectations with help in the garden.
English isn't her first language but she is fluent, and we had no problems with communication.
She followed instructions well, and picked up on new things quick.
Very considerate of shared living considerations.
She… read more
A self starter, and capable of managing her time and projects on her own. Eager to help, and make new friends, and even put up with some of mine. We had some great laughs, and good memories; Like always confusing where she… read more
I not only made a great friend, but also benefited from her technical expertise in regards to creating a website, and programs.
She was very helpful, tidy, and respectful of a shared living space. (she also makes great burritos.)
Ruzanna will be… read more
I felt really welcomed and in no time we were already talking as old friends. I felt more home at Joe's place than at my real home in Italy. I had a big bedroom and bathroom all for… read more
He went above and beyond in his contributions. He achieved all the outlined goals for his stay, and more.
Was very polite, considerate, and helpful. A pleasure to work, and live with.
I would offer him permanent employment if it was an option.
He was well received by all whom he was introduced to.
Happy to say… read more
I had a comfortable room in a big house with a beautiful garden.
Timer on, it takes exactly 7 minutes to go to the beach. Was going there for sunrise or sunset everyday. A routine I… read more
One of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.
He was always there and eager to help every time, and on time.
We had some fun as well, cookout fires on the beach. Checking out local cuisine with our new mutual friend Alessandro from Italy, also on the program.
Collecting logs… read more
