Come and help us around our busy Horse Ranch near Vancouver. Pitt Meadows, Canada.

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2020

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Our ranch is a very busy place but fun place in the summer. We run horseback trail rides and kids summer camps and need volunteers to help with both. Horse experience is a necessity. This is a fun, very busy ranch and you will have the opportunity to learn a lot, have fun while you are doing it and be very close to nature and Vancouver is 30 mins away. We love meeting people from all over the world and the volunteers with us are part of our family.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
Language practice
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
You will meet a lot of different people from all over the world. Your english will improve. You will see how Canadians on a ranch live and still be close enough to the city to explore. Our area is abundant with hiking trails and lakes. Take the bike and cycle to the lake and go canoeing. You will never be bored.
Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
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Volunteers must be 19 years . Everyone who rides is required to sign a legal waiver of liability. You will be required to provide proof of travel insurance.

Volunteers must be physically fit. We would like to turn you from Volunteers into Cowgirls before you leave. You must be willing to help with all aspects of work at the Ranch. This includes barn chores, brushing horses, tacking horses up, helping with meal prep and keeping the ranch clean. We also run a Kids Summer Camp program and need some help with it.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
We have accomodation in our house and you will share with other Volunteers. Our house is cozy and comfortable. Meals are hardy and you will have plenty to eat. Shared bathrooms and laundry available. Internet use is limited as we are in a Ranching community.
What else ...
Close to downtown Vancouver by bus, train. We have bikes at the ranch for you to use. Lots of hiking, lakes and swimming nearby.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
as much time as needed to complete the job. Max 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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05/12/2019

Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host

This feedback comes way late, I know..
I spent about 6 weeks with Hanif and Janet 2 years ago and had a great experience. I learned a lot during my stay – my horse experience having been a little dusty at the time – and was welcomed regardless. Don't be fooled, work at the ranch is plentyful and at times hard! But it is so rewarding to see that… read more

(Excellent )

02/11/2019

Left by Workawayer (Esme) for host

Had the most amazing few weeks at the Ranch! Hanif and Janet are such kind and good humoured people and made me feel so welcome in their home. Working on the ranch is hard work but so worth it for spending so much time with the horses, in great company and to be surrounded by beautiful BC countryside! By the end of my stay they had turned me into… read more

(Excellent )

27/10/2019

Left by Workawayer (Jessica) for host

My stay at Hanifs and Janets horse ranch was absolutely amzing, if you love horses this is the best place to stay in British Columbia! I stayed with Hanif and Janet for about 5 weeks in August and September. I got picked up from the bus and on my last day Hanif dropped me off there which made my way to downtown Vancouver pretty easy. On my first… read more day I already helped the other girls who worked at the farm out and they and both Hanif and Janet introduced me to the horses, the daily chores and the ranch itself.

Be sure that you will have long days at the ranch and that it's gonna be hard doing physical work (poop scooping, feeding the horses, pushing hey, tack up the horses..) for 10-13 hours a day. But I can tell you it's so much fun! During my stay there was a summer camp going on, we did a lot of birthday parties and of course plenty of trail rides! I loved the girls I was working with and if you're working together time flies by super fast. Sometimes you'll have to work on your own but on other days you'll also get support from the other workers and Hanif and Janet can always help you out in case you need anything. They will show you exactly how things should be done so try to pay attention. The horses are absolutely adorable! Working with horses was such a good experience for me (not to mention that Archie is still the best horse of all time :) ) Hanif and Janet have so much knowledge and experience with horses, you can learn a lot from them in a short time. As I said the work will be hard but if you're more experienced with riding and you're doing a good job, you can probably go out on some rides with the guides (which is fantastic)! The views are really spectacular and it's always nice to have a chat with the customers (and meanwhile watch out for some bears!!) You might be able to do some riding after work as well.

Hanif and Janet will also take good care of you. The food there is delicious, sometimes you might have to prepare your own food but they always have a lot of groceries at home. During my stay we also went out to get some dinner as well! You can get days off but don't expect it to be every week. You could go explore the area (for example Pitt Lake or Coquitlam) or you could spend a day in Vancouver which is a 1 1/2 skytram and bus ride. I loved my time on their ranch and saying goodbye was really hard. Hanif and Janet will treat you like family and take good care of you. I loved the horses, the dogs and cats, I loved the girls (Hannah, Denisa and Esme) and (even tho I was pretty sore most of the days) I loved the work, caring for horses and spending pretty much all time outside. I will definitely come back to Canada and especially to their horse ranch! Thank you guys for everything!

(Excellent )

04/12/2018

Left by Workawayer (Maike) for host

Reading all this really good feedback, I was really excited to go there. I personally didn't feel at home at all. One problem, which made me leave this place after four days, was that the dogs were kept in a small panel in the stables all day long, whining and scratching at the wall. I couldn't take it anymore after a few days. I really hope this… read more

(Neutral )

27/09/2018

Left by Workawayer (Sarah) for host

First things first, if you want to volunteer on Janet and Hanif's ranch, horse experience is not entirely necessary, but surely helpful. I did not have a single clue about horses when I came out to their place in August, but managed to stay with them for a month nevertheless (Granted, I cost both of them a good amount of nerves in the process, but… read more

(Very good )

02/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Alisson) for host

staying at the Ranch for one month was one of the best experience I have ever had !

Be prepared for spending a lot of time with horses , for hard work, for a lot of fun, for long hours, poop scooping and most of all for one of the best time you will never get anywhere else !

Thank you Janet for being so welcoming, so caring and for your good… read more

(Excellent )

14/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (Charlène ) for host

I really enjoy the month I've spend with Hanif and Janet. It was the best summer I've ever spend.
Hanif and Janet are both really kind and grateful of the work we did. I took a real pleasure to help them in their busy ranch.
In fact, you should be able to work fast and by your own to help them. In this place you will work a lot, have pretty long… read more

(Excellent )

31/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host

Staying at the Ranch was the best decision I've ever made! Janet is the most welcoming and hard-working person I know and Hanif is the funniest guy in the world. The working hours are pretty long and there is always something to do, but it is so much fun at the same time! Birthday parties, camps and trail rides - help is always needed. So if… read more

(Excellent )

04/08/2017

Left by Workawayer (Karlijn) for host

This was my first workaway experience and I loved it! Janet and Hanif are amazing. They are very friendly, generous and funny. There were more girls working at the Ranch and they made us all feel like we were part of the family. In a month I lost some pounds because of the hard work and the work is never done (so don't expect to work only a few… read more

(Excellent )

23/07/2017

Left by Workawayer (Stefanie) for host

To be honest, the work was hard sometimes. BUT: Thank you so much for every single day I have spent with you!! I did not expect that you would welcome me so warmly and that I would feel like I'm a part of your family. I was very satisfied with my room and espeacially with the good food every day. I miss the horses, cats, dogs and you. I guess I… read more

(Excellent )

24/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Rabea) for host

I had luck to found this place. I stayed 4 weeks at Janets and Hanifs westernranch and had a great time there. Janet and Hanif are very great hosts they give you the feeling to be a part of the familiy and they are thankful for the work you do.
It is hard work there because I was alone for 3,5 weeks but it was exactly the right work for me. The… read more

(Excellent )

04/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Celine & Frederike) for host

We stayed with Janet and Hanif for one month and can defenitley recommend staying and working with them if you like horses :). It might be difficult if you haven't worked with horses before. The Ranch is really beautiful and Janet and Hanif are nice and helpful. if stay with them you'll be part of the familie and you will always have more than… read more

(Very good )

30/03/2017

Left by Workawayer (Fernando Carlos) for host

I've stayed with Hanif and Janet at the ranch for two weeks and I can only say one thing: It was absolutely great!
These guys are always with a smile on their faces, they treat you well and they're very truthful!
If you ever stay with them I'm sure you'll love Hanif's stories and jokes, Janet's kindness and respect (to say the least!).
These guys… read more

(Excellent )

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