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Join a vintage motel, e-bike tours, café project on Île d’Orléans, Canada

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    Bonjour! YOU CAN APPLY FOR 2027

    LOOKING FOR A RECEPTION PERSON FOR 2027

    We prefer to have a long-term stay of at least 2 MONTHS, but preferably the whole season, we give priority to those participants who can stay the longest and to those who are BILINGUAL in French and English. When texting us, please state clearly how long you want to stay and when you want to come right from the start.

    I am François, a former teacher who loves the outdoors and interacting with people. After living all over Canada, I returned to my roots in Ile d'Orleans, 15km from Quebec City. I run a seasonal vintage motel with on-site scooter/bike rental, and ebike-guided tours.

    The island is the cradle of the French presence in North America (1645) and one of the first European settlements in North America. The whole island is protected by the Ministry of Culture of Québec. Québec City (1608) lies in front of us, and it is the most European city in North America, protected by the United Nations World Heritage Fund.

    We look for outdoorsy, optimistic, energetic, and outgoing people who are eager to explore the island and make new friends.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    History
    Languages
    Books
    Outdoor activities
    Hiking
    Camping
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you are a curious person, appreciate nature, and enjoy community living, you'll fall in love with the island!

    Île d'Orléans is 71km of vineyards, farms, historical architecture, and a creative art scene.
    Amazing scenery, hiking paths in the forest and the St. Lawrence River beach for swimming or water sports! There is a little theatre as well as a few art galleries. Plus, you'll get a big chance to learn some Quebec French every day.

    When the bikes, e-bikes or scooters are not rented, you can cycle around for free. Plus, our more experienced and recurrent volunteers will show you the hidden gems of the island!

    (We get so many requests, so to make sure you read this far, please type TONI THE PIZZA to the title of your message, if not, it will be ignored)

    When you apply please let me know:
    The position you are interested in and your availability window.
    If you have experience in reception before. Hotel, gym, restaurant?
    If you have barista experience. At a café, restaurant or big chain?
    If you have done any sort of guiding before. Car, hiking, on foot?

    Quebec City is only 15 km away, and you can reach it on Uber or a less frequent bus (PLUmobile that can pick you up at the bank Desjardin on the island, bringing you downtown and back). You must verify their schedule since it can change every summer.

    To many volunteers, the atmosphere here feels like a small family after a short time. Some of them have extended their stays or come back for several summers, so do not plan your travel too tightly; leave yourself some flexibility to enjoy your time here with the other volunteers, exploring the beautiful surroundings.

    The island is not a party place since most businesses close around 6pm. If you feel the urge to be in a city almost every day, you may consider volunteering in a city instead.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    I'm looking for positive and motivated people to help me with :

    *Reception and Bike Rentals: JUNE-SEPTEMBER 2027
    Plug in e-bikes, fill up scooters with fuel, change oil, pump up tires, and ensure they are in good overall condition. Show customers how to use an e-bike or scooter, check their bike rental bookings, and show the map.

    Welcome guests back from their trip, plug the eBikes in and arrange them in their corresponding spots.
    Check in motel customers and share the island map with them. Clean the bikes and helmets. Close the shop. Drivers license required. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH AND FRENCH.

    * Tour guide/rentals JUNE-SEPTEMBER 2027
    Help out with renting bikes, e-bikes, and scooters, show the map, check guests in and out, etc. Ideally, you already have customer service experience and a suitable personality to work with the public. For tours, you'll have to prepare the bikes, greet customers, and have fun as a group. We can help you become a guide as long as you are talkative, enthusiastic and extroverted. MUST SPEAK ENGLISH AND FRENCH.

    This is a good opportunity if you plan to study tourism/business administration, or you'd like to learn more about it, as you'll experience many aspects of owning a small business, working with the public, housekeeping, renting sports equipment, etc.

    *5 hours a day 5 days a week, schedule can vary depending on the month of the season.
    *Two days off per week, not on weekends, maybe not consecutive. We listen to requests, though.
    *University/future employment references.
    *Remuneration will be provided.

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    French: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    LODGING: Volunteers stay in the loft, a small place next to the motel where you share the room, a kitchen and a washroom, NOT fancy but all you need (no private rooms). Towels, pillow cases and bed sheets are provided.

    FOOD: Once a week, you'll get everything you need from the supermarket since we order groceries online and pick them up on the designated date, vegetables, meat, dairy, bread, juice, etc. This covers up to 3 meals a day, including your days off.

    In general, you'll spend most of your time with the other volunteers in the loft, hanging out on the terrace or cycling around the island. You must get along with others since sharing is a staple of this workaway.

    I will also be on-site most days and available in case of questions or problems, but we are primarily focused on keeping the project running smoothly. We will try our best to spend time with you, but we work intensely during the peak season, so we just go home and recover. This is why we appreciate mature and independent personalities who know how to entertain themselves.

    *If you have special dietary requirements, you'll prepare your meals on your own, since most of our volunteers are omnivores.
    *Please do not apply if you are a smoker or have any substance addiction. All our premises are 100% non-smoking.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    HOW TO GET HERE:

    From Quebec City Main Station GARE DU PALAIS, get on the public BUS 800, direction CHUTES DE MONTMORENCY. We can pick you up at the falls.

    From Montreal arrive to Quebec City Main Station GARE DU PALAIS by AmigoExpress or Pop a Ride (car sharing) or Orleans Express (bus) or VIARail (train).

    From Quebec City Airport YQB take a taxi to Quebec City main station GARE DU PALAIS.

    From Quebec City Main Station GARE DU PALAIS, there is a public bus, called PLUmobile to our island ILE D'ORLEANS.
    Please look up their schedule online; they only run Mon - Fri. It is free.

    Once on the PLUmobile bus, tell the bus driver to let you get off the bus at the snackbar at the intersection of CHEMIN ROYAL AND ROUTE PREVOST, after leaving the village of SAINTE PETRONILLE. You may walk uphill on ROUTE PREVOST

    Uber or Taxi are always easier.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We can accomodate traveller with pets, but needs to be discussed beforehand.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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The image depicts a woman standing beside two bicycles on a grassy hill, with a scenic view of trees and a body of water in the background.
The image depicts a vibrant fire burning in a pile of rocks, set against a serene sunset backdrop with a grassy field and distant hills.
The image shows a man working on a blue bicycle in a workshop, wearing a pink hoodie and green cap, with tools and a workbench in the background.
A group of people are gathered around a table, engaged in conversation and sharing ideas, with some individuals gesturing or speaking, conveying a sense of collaboration and discussion.
A man sits on the edge of a roof, wearing a pink jacket and jeans, with a ladder leaning against the house below him on a sunny day.
The image depicts a majestic castle situated atop a hill, surrounded by vibrant yellow trees and charming buildings in the foreground, set against a serene blue sky.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a park, with a large body of water and trees in the background, showcasing a serene outdoor setting. The scene is peaceful and idyllic.
The image depicts a serene landscape with a body of water, surrounded by trees and greenery, evoking a sense of tranquility and natural beauty. The scene is likely a park or a forest.
The image depicts a house with a large front yard and a driveway, featuring a well-manicured lawn and a large tree in the background. The house is situated in a suburban neighborhood.
The image depicts a woman and man standing behind a table laden with an assortment of fresh strawberries, apples, and baked goods in a rustic wooden building.
The image depicts a man and woman riding bicycles on a sunny day, with a building and trees in the background, conveying a sense of leisure and recreation.

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