Help our family with some outdoor projects on the beautiful island of Galiano, BC, Canada

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  Description

  I am a counsellor here on Galiano and my husband, Jack, is a full time musician. We have three kids aged 19, 16, and 13. We live in the forest on 8 acres that backs on to an extensive trail system about a 20 minute walk to the ocean. Galiano is a beautiful island with a small population of 1,400 people. If you love nature, you will love it here. Our house is always full of music and books, and at any given moment someone will be making art of some kind.
  
  We are kind, open minded people and our household is a place where everyone is accepted. We expect that of our visitors as well. Workaways that stay with us must be queer friendly and respectful of gender diversity as we have two non-binary teens. We are layed back and communicate in a straightforward way. We look forward to meeting you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Galiano is a beautiful island with a sweet community life. The island throws great events from dance parties to engaged environmental conservation forums. There are many beaches and beautiful trails to explore. It is small island life. The people are lively and hardy with great stories of what holds them in this place.
  
  Ours is a house full of music making, books and creative projects are always on the go.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are hoping for help with small projects like building an outdoor sauna, gardening, small property maintenance projects like windfall clean up, fires or trail building, and some building repairs. Carpentry skills are not a must but would be very beneficial.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  I am interested in practicing and improving my French language skills, and I would like to learn Spanish. I am happy to assist anyone wishing to improve either their verbal or written English skills.
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  Accommodation

  You will be staying in a red airstream trailer with one comfortable queen sized bed and one comfortable single bed. This trailer is located under an apple tree slightly away from the house for privacy. The bathroom and kitchen are in the main house.
  
  We will provide a home cooked meal for dinner. Ingredients will be available for you to help yourself and prepare your own breakfast and lunch. Meals will be vegetarian. We love delicious food.

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  What else ...

  This island is beautiful for kayaking, cycling, hiking and lying around on the beach. If you like to be in nature, you will like this place. There is no public transit on the island, so folks either drive, cycle or hitchhike. We are happy to share our car and bicycles with you when we are able to.
  
  We are kind, open minded people and our household is a place where everyone is accepted. We expect that of our visitors as well. Workaways that stay with us must be queer friendly and respectful of gender diversity as we have two non-binary teens. We are layed back and communicate in a straightforward way. We look forward to meeting you.

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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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  Space for parking camper vans

  We can provide a parking spot in the woods and an electrical plug in. Use of our outdoor shower and bathroom are available.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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