Help with my children and enjoy life on a ranch in the Canadian Rockies, Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada

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  Description

  My name is Haylie, and I am the general manager of a ranch and mother of two children, both daughters, that are 5 and 2 years old. Due to my busy schedule during the days with my commitment to my career, and my husbands commitment to his, I need someone who can regularly care for my children and keep them busy during the day!
  
  Although I myself may not have time to spend with the workawayer while I am at my job, I understand the importance of learning through the cultural exchange, which will be available primarily through the integration of the workawayer as a member of the Ranch. I myself will not be sharing much of the time with the kids with the workawayer, typically interaction will occur before and after this help.
  
  The workawayer will quickly feel at home here as they are introduced to other staff on the ranch, allowing for the opportunity to strengthen their English speaking ability, learn new skills as well as share their own language and experiences with others here, alike. By hosting a workawayer, I hope myself and my children can learn about the workawayer culture and language just as much as we hope to share ours!

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Farmstay help

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  During their stay the workawayer will have the chance to see a Canadian Dude Ranch and meet a diverse group of individuals working here. While mostly Canadian, we do have staff from various parts of the world, such as Australia. We are also in the Canadian Rockies with chances to hike, canoe, white water raft and horseback ride. The Ranch is a family owned and operated business and everyone working at the ranch becomes part of the family. We value the diversity and what they can bring to life at the Ranch, learning from them as much as we teach. Everyone here becomes part of the team and we all work together in our individual roles to make it work. Hosting visitors from around the world gives everyone a chance to learn from other cultures and strengthens the team.

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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

  The sole responsibility will be the care of the children. They will have the opportunity to meet and interact with employees of the ranch. For couples, there is cleaning, gardening and snow shoveling.

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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

  Accommodation includes your own private room with a shared bathroom, kitchen and laundry room with up to 7 other housemates. The workawayer will be supplied with a food allowance for the duration of their stay.

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  What else ...

  There are a variety of local tourist attractions situated close to the Ranch, such as Barrier Lake, the Nakiska Ski Resort, Kananaskis Lodge as well as a variety of extracurricular activities to engage in that are unique to this location such as hiking, dog carting, river rafting and many more depending on your lifestyle.

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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

  May through September only.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 4 days a week

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