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Description
We are a Non-Profit Organization in the process of building an Ocean Conservation and Whale Sanctuary for a Northern Resident Orca who was captured from her home waters and placed into captivity 54 Years ago. She is the only Orca in Captivity that we know where her family is located. We are off-grid on an uninhabited island in the Broughton Archipelago Located on Canada.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Help with Eco Projects
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are located on Namgis First Nations Territory. Here you will have a chance to learn about the history of their culture and land while learning about the health of marine mammals on our front doorstep.
Help
We are looking for a variety of skilled people for this coming spring and summer who have the integrity, motivation and inspiration to volunteer their time to help our Sanctuary's mission of creating a Whale Sanctuary for captive Orcas.
The skills we are looking for are:
-Carpentry skills / During June and July we will be performing a complete overhaul on our deck surrounding the lodge. This will include a lot of sanding and staining. We will need lots of help for those months!
(We will also need a cook for those months to create some fabulous meals to keep everyone's morale and energy levels up)
- We also need a small portable kayak stand built for 3x single kayaks and 1 large heavy Double Kayak.
- Garden Infrastructure needs to be built (Driftwood Style.)
-Driving our 20 ft Center Counsel Aluminium Boats to pick up/ Drop off workers and pick up materials from the closest town 20 minutes away.
- We will be performing a land-based clean-up in May. We could use lots of hands for this mission as well.
-Chopping wood for heating the woodstoves in the winter.
-General Cleaning and Organizing
-Monitor Solar System
-Help monitor property in a proactive manner
We are a self-sufficient off-grid location powered by 17 Kilowatts of solar with access to Starlink!
Once you have read through the list of jobs and skills please inquire with how you think you would be an asset to the team and what skills you can share!
If you feel like you have a skill that is not listed above and would be beneficial please don't hesitate to reach out!
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
Either single room or shared room with bathroom and shower with hot water on demand. Single or double rooms will depend on availability.
Shared kitchen with wood stove
Access to lodge
Access to dock and cold water plunges in the ocean!
What else ...
There is plenty of nature and culture to explore. You will be up close and personal with the Flora and Fauna in the Pacific Northwest while experiencing what the Spring and summer seasons have to offer.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Inquire about ideas, we have Starlink internet!
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
