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15 Feb 2023
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Description
Live in a small farming community and due to arthritis, not able to do a lot of the home and outside chores any more.
I want to stay in my home of 40 years - I have a fully equipped pottery studio on site and this could be shared.....?
Organic gardens.
I am a member of several enviro organizations and help look after our community forest, as well and parks and outdoor spaces for families and community. Also Community Halls and gathering spaces.
Have travelled a bit, never enough! Originally from Scotland. Small creek flows through property.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Elderly Companionship
Gardening
DIY and building projects
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Global conversations, speak some French and a very little Spanish......
Art projects, long term conservation of our forests and environment - passionate about that!
Learn how to help an able senior with some physical limitations - organic gardening techniques and flower gardening.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Gardening help right now. Small carpenter jobs. Some landscaping
Pottery
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
French: Fluent
Accommodation
Beautiful studio apartment adjoining main house. Immaculate, so lots of care required from those staying there......
large deck, great sweeping views!
It is fully equipped and so person can do some of their own cooking - I could supply one meal a day of delicious stuff!
What else ...
There are a number of people who need similar help and so there are opportunities to work for others for money in the area. Cycling, hiking, swimming, lake activities, canoeing etc. Great outdoor things going on.....27 kilometres from nearest town for groceries - bus services to and fro.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
Small vans ok viz VW. But Not large RVs
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
