Help with eco-construction and forestry while living in Rural Matanuska Valley, Alaska, USA

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  Description

  Greetings potential Workaway candidates:
  
  My wife and I have a 5 acre property on the Little Susitna river near Hatcher Pass, Alaska. Our hosting options include a 30 foot motor home with water, electricity, propane, outside hot water shower, use of laundry, internet and an outhouse. Besides ongoing jobs of removing "Spruce Beatle damaged trees" the main focus will be on completing a 320 square foot basement with plumbing, sheetrock, trim, heated concrete floor, paint and kitchen cabinets. Additionally, if our working duo is compatible, adding 100 square feet to the upper cabin is an additional goal.
  
  Our family is welcoming of self motivated, healthy, socially mature, curious, and work focused individuals who are
  interested in learning more about the construction trades and the value of kindness and respect in building wholesome relationships.
  
  My working background includes 30 years in general building trades: carpentry, plumbing, concrete, novice electrical savvy and welding as well as 16 years as a special education teacher... mostly in Alaska. My wife owns and runs a
  successful sign company in Napa, CA. featuring architecturally inspired 'high end' signs.
  
  In exchange for 5 - 7 hours of work for 4 - 5 days per week, motivated worker will receive between $11.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on skill level, motivation, work ethic and attention to detail. The fee will be determined after the first week of working together.
  
  Additionally, after a rapport is established, use of my 2001 Rav4 or 1999 Ford Explorer is available free for occasional use or for moderate fee for extended use of 2 - 4 days.
  
  Interested applicants are invited to send an accurate bio of their intentions, working background, particular likes and limitations, and any other issues which will promote transparency and rapport. Additionally two relevant job related references are encouraged.
  
  Last summer we successfully hosted two young men ages 25 and 34 for 6 weeks for a win-win experience that encourages us to discover what synchronicity may offer for work between July 1 and September 30.
  
  Thank you for your time, reflections, and consideration for entering a win - win adventure.
  
  Respectfully,
  
  Johnny

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  My wife and I are elderly recently retired and soon to retire workers with noteworthy experience in multiple phases of construction, 16 years experience as Special Education teacher, work as manager of construction business, owner of architectural sign company in Napa Co. California for 33 years. As such, we have a broad understanding of the challenges and skills necessary to : compromise, listen, practice patience, and promote clear and transparent communication with kindness.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  Assistance with ongoing tree cutting, forest clearing, gardening, construction working on plumbing, carpentry, concrete work, rock walls, paneling, kitchen instillation, electrical, and laboring work requiring above average physical strength. Please include your construction skill level and any details that will assist in evaluating your compatibility with our needs. Also, feel encouraged to share specifics of your needs, likes, and any relevant incompatibilities you may be comfortable to share.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Spanish: Beginner

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am interesting in furthering my basic Spanish skills.
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  Accommodation

  30 feet Winnebago with queen bed, complete kitchen, high speed internet, outside hot shower, and outhouse. Additionally, there are numerous tent sights as well as an 8' X 8' level plywood platform with waterproof shell that is next to the Little Susitna river. Also, use of bicycles, 4 wheeler, and a Toyota Rav4 and Explorer van is available for local use with nominal fee for fuel. Longer trips are available for reasonable fee after trustworthiness is establlished.

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  What else ...

  Our property is located at the base of road to Hatcher Pass recreational park with numerous hiking trails and camping. We are 7 miles from Palmer, Ak. and 9 miles from Wasilla, Ak. Anchorage, Ak. is 35 miles south and is reachable via bus on all weekdays. Talkeetna is 1.5 hours north and Denali National Park is 3.5 hours north. The Kenai peninsula which offers glacier hiking, kayaking, whale watching tours, and fishing are 3 hours south.

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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

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

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Level parking space with water, propane, outhouse, and internet are available.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  one pet that is trained and unobtrusive is welcomed.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 5 - 7 hours / day. .... 4 - 5 days / week

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