Learn what it is like to live in a rural setting within a small island community in Vancouver, Canada

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  Description

  We are looking for gardening and catsitting help mid-April to mid-May (approximately 3 weeks). Message me for exact dates.
  
  We live on a 2.5 acre property with a substantial garden that needs a good spring clean before we start planting (weeding, cleaning winter debris, preparing the garden beds and watering the greenhouse and indoor seedlings). The ideal candidate(s) would enjoy working outdoors and be comfortable with heavy lifting.
  
  We live on an island a short ferry from Vancouver. Our home is located in the rural part of the island on a lake. The nearby walking trails are perfect for avid hikers. For winter stays, there's a woodburning fireplace and plenty of books and boardgames to enjoy. For spring/summer stays, we're a 20-minute walk from the beach.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  Animal Care

  House sitting
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Learn what it is like to live in a rural setting within a small island community.
  We live on an island a short ferry from Vancouver. Our home is located in the rural part of the island on a lake. The nearby walking trails are perfect for avid hikers. For winter stays, there's a woodburning fireplace and plenty of books and boardgames to enjoy. For spring/summer stays, we're a 20-minute walk from the beach.

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  Help

  Besides caring for the cats, we need help spring cleaning the garden (weeding and prepping the beds for planting).

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  French: Beginner

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  Accommodation

  We have a spare bedroom with a double bed. We have a well-stocked pantry and freezer. During the petsitting portion of the stay, you will be responsible for making your own meals. Grocery delivery will be pre-arranged.

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  What else ...

  We live in a very quiet location, perfect for bird-watching. Deer, pileated woodpeckers and bald eagles regularly visit the property.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  There's a separate office/workspace with internet access.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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