Energetic couple or single person to join our hobby farm in Sooke on Vancouver Island, Canada

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  Description

  Experience Farm Life on Beautiful Vancouver Island 🌿
  Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
  
  Are you looking for a place where you can enjoy the outdoors, care for animals, meet wonderful people and experience a little taste of farm life? We’d love to welcome you to our farm!
  
  We’re looking for a friendly, energetic and hands-on individual or couple to join us for a minimum of two months, with the possibility of staying longer if it’s a good fit for everyone.
  
  🌊 A Little About Our Farm
  
  Set on 83 acres of beautiful oceanfront property in Sooke, Vancouver Island, it is our personal hobby farm and a special place surrounded by mature forest, open fields, orchards, gardens and the stunning Pacific coastline.
  
  Our property includes a cider orchard, a nut orchard, vegetable gardens, flower beds and a wonderful collection of farm animals. With the ocean right at our doorstep, there are beaches to explore, forest trails to wander and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the fresh sea air and natural beauty of the west coast.
  
  For us, the farm is about enjoying the land, caring for our animals, growing things, learning new skills and sharing this beautiful place with others. We love the relaxed rhythm of country living and hope to welcome people who appreciate nature, enjoy being outdoors and want to experience everyday life on a hobby farm.
  
  🐓 Our Animals Are Family
  
  Our animals are a big part of daily life here, and they’re very much part of our extended farm family. They all have names, their own personalities and plenty of character! We love caring for them and hope you’ll enjoy getting to know them, too.
  
  Daily animal care is an important part of life on the farm. This includes feeding and watering the animals, letting them out in the morning, making sure they are safely tucked away at night and keeping their living areas clean and comfortable.
  
  If you love animals and enjoy the satisfaction of caring for them, you’ll feel right at home here.
  
  💚 The People and Community
  
  We enjoy meeting people from different backgrounds and creating a friendly, welcoming environment where everyone feels comfortable. We value kindness, respect, a good sense of humour and people who enjoy sharing stories and experiences.
  
  We often share meals and enjoy spending time together, whether it’s chatting over coffee, exchanging stories about our home countries or simply relaxing after a day outdoors. We also appreciate everyone's need for privacy and independent time.
  
  We’re looking for people who are considerate, responsible and happy to contribute to a positive, family-friendly atmosphere.
  
  🌲 Life on Vancouver Island
  
  Sooke is a wonderful place for anyone who loves the outdoors. From rugged beaches and rainforest trails to wildlife, coastal walks and charming nearby communities, there is so much to discover.
  
  You can enjoy a walk along the beach, explore the forest, discover the surrounding area or simply sit back and enjoy the peacefulness of farm life. With the ocean and nature right on your doorstep, it’s a lovely place to slow down, recharge and experience a different way of living.
  
  Transportation will be available for grocery shopping, and we’re happy to help you make the most of your time in the area.
  
  ✨ Who We’re Looking For
  
  We’d love to hear from an individual or couple who are:
  
  Friendly, reliable, outgoing and considerate.
  
  Comfortable with physical work and spending time outdoors in different weather conditions.
  
  Happy caring for animals and helping with everyday farm tasks.
  
  Practical, adaptable and willing to learn.
  
  Independent while also enjoying being part of a friendly community.
  
  Respectful of the farm, the animals and the people who call it home.
  
  Previous farm or animal experience is an asset, but a positive attitude and a genuine willingness to help are just as important.
  
  A few important details: We ask for a minimum stay of two months, with the possibility of a longer stay by mutual agreement. We have a strict no-smoking policy across the entire property and can only accommodate non-smokers.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Animal Care

  Farmstay help

  Help around the house

  Light maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Plant care

  

  Carpentry

  

  Gardening

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Hiking

  

  Animals

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  💚 Come Be Part of Farm Life
  
  If the idea of living on a beautiful oceanfront hobby farm, getting to know our much-loved animals, working outdoors and sharing a little of everyday farm life appeals to you, we’d love to hear from you!
  
  Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about your interests, any relevant experience, your availability and how long you’d ideally like to stay.
  
  We look forward to welcoming you to the farm and sharing this special place with you!
  
  Non-smokers only.

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  Help

  🌱 What You’ll Be Helping With
  
  Life on our hobby farm is hands-on, varied and sometimes muddy! We’re looking for practical, reliable people who enjoy being outdoors, aren't afraid to roll up their sleeves and are happy to help with the everyday care and upkeep of the property.
  
  Activities may include:
  
  Animal care: Feeding and watering our animals, letting them out in the morning, securing them at night and keeping their living areas clean.
  
  Orchard and garden care: Helping care for the trees, tending vegetable and flower gardens, harvesting fruit and vegetables for personal use, and preparing garden beds for winter.
  
  Landscaping and groundskeeping: Helping maintain the gardens, paths, fences and outdoor spaces around our home.
  
  Small personal projects: Lending a hand with painting, minor repairs, general tidying and improvements around the property.
  
  Seasonal farm activities: Taking part in the everyday tasks that come with caring for a rural property throughout the changing seasons.
  
  All activities will be related to our personal hobby farm, animal care and general upkeep of our private property. Workawayers will not participate in business operations, commercial guest services or the production of goods intended for sale.
  
  The work is physical and mostly outdoors, so being comfortable in different weather conditions is important. We appreciate people who are adaptable, take initiative, enjoy learning and are happy to be part of a team.
  
  ⏰ Schedule and Time Off
  
  We ask for 4–5 hours of help per day, up to a maximum of 25 hours per week, with two days off each week.
  
  We want the arrangement to be enjoyable and balanced, leaving you time to relax, explore the area, enjoy the beach and experience life on Vancouver Island outside your farm activities.

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  Languages spoken

  German: Fluent
  English: Fluent
  French: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  🏡 Your Own Private Space, With a Family Feel
  
  We want everyone who stays at the farm to feel comfortable, welcome and at home. You’ll have your own separate living space with a private bathroom, giving you privacy and somewhere peaceful to relax at the end of the day.
  
  Depending on availability, accommodation may be in a private apartment, a small one-bedroom house, a mobile home or a camper. Each option offers a separate space to call your own during your stay.
  
  You’ll have access to kitchen facilities where you can prepare your own meals, along with fridge and freezer space for your groceries. We also provide a monthly grocery allowance to help with food costs, and transportation will be available for grocery shopping.
  
  Although everyone has their own space and independence, we enjoy bringing people together, too. We share some meals, enjoy a chat over coffee and appreciate the little moments that make a place feel like home. There’s no pressure to spend all your time together, but we love a friendly, relaxed atmosphere where everyone feels welcome.

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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

  We have good internet at the farm and welcome digital nomads.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

  Ivy and Raven

  Rabbits

  Cows, donkeys, sheep, goats,

  Chickens, ducks and turkeys

  Leo and Ben

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