Help with various tasks and explore the village of Kake, USA

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  Description

  I am located 90 miles South of Juneau in the remote island village of Kake. Kake is home the Tlingit Native Americans and 80% of the 450 residents here are native. The village is subsistence-based, meaning a majority of the food is hunted, fished, or gathered here. We have no bars, restaurants, or coffee shops. There is one grocery store and we get restocked once a week by barge service.
  
  To get here is a 45 min. flight from Juneau with flights daily or you can take the Alaska Ferry from Bellingham 3 nights traveling through the inside passage, a beautiful adventure.
  
  We have bikes and a car for exploring the road system. There are infinite opportunities for camping and outdoor recreating. I spend a lot of time on the water, and have kayaks and skiffs available to use as well as fishing gear, crab and shrimp pots. A majority of our food comes from the sea: halibut, salmon, rockfish, cod, octopus, prawns, crab, clams, cockles, oysters, mussles, seaweed, kelp, etc... You would have many opportunities to learn how to harvest and process gathered food. In the fall there are also many types of mushrooms to be enjoyed for food and medicine along with many other types of plants and herbs found in the Tongass Forest.
  
  We live a very communal life. There's lots of meal and food sharing, general task sharing, music playing and more. Summer is the very best time to be in Alaska and we'd love to share Kake with anyone who is interested in coming for 2 or more weeks.
  
  The work:
  I'm looking for someone to help 4 hours a day with chores, gardening and building projects. I also own and operate a sewing business and am looking for paid part time help in the shop. Sewing experience is helpful but there's lot of work otherwise.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Help with Eco Projects

  Teaching

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Farmstay help

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Lots to learn about gathering, fishing, and processing food. Also opportunities to learn from Ttlingit elders in the village about language and many lessons on preparing medicinal plants.

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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

  I have a small business making waterproof bags.
  There would be opportunities to work in my shop for pay starting at $10 per hour. Help would include sewing and general help. I could also use help with social media and building content to promote my business. There is also lots to do in gardens and help with canning and preserving food for the winter.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  Possible bedroom in apartment connected to shop or improvised sleeping area on loft in shop available. Food will be provided and meals eaten together if desired.

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  What else ...

  Loads of hiking, kayaking, and adventuring to to on the island. Waterfall, 100s of miles of trails and old logging roads to explore and and abundance of wildlife to view.

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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 a WiFi plan but, depending on weather, it can be spotty.

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  Hours expected

  4 hours a day 4 days a week