We look forward to visitors helping out from all over the world in Saltspring Island, Canada

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24/08/2022
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2022

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Hello workaway travelers. My name is Robin and I live on Saltspring Island, British Columbia, Canada. I live a ten minute walk from Ganges (the town center which is located along the main road and bus route.You'll be sharing the house with my adorable dachshund. I look forward to welcoming visitors to my home. I have a beautiful home and a nice guest bedroom and further detacheddsleeping cabin which would be used over the warmer seasons.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Elderly Companionship
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Animal Care
Language practice
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Teaching
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I am a retired Anthropologist and Archaeologist and have travelled to 3 continents. I've hosted exchange students from Japan and Taiwan, engage daily with friends from all around the world, and am very comfortable with those who speak limited English.
Saltspring is a beautiful and peaceful rural location. There are many wonderful nature activities (hiking, biking, kayaking). There is also a strong artistic community highlighted by a Saturday market. I enjoy painting and would enjoy talking about art/music, and love to garden.
Saltspring is a great chance to experience rural Canada between a visit from Vancouver to Victoria and our location is extremely convenient.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Household organizing and cleaning, cooking, bringing in wood, and pet care as well as helping with computer needs. I have raised veggies beds and gardens and a small amount of grass that would need cutting and other various small touches needed to complete renovations.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Accommodation
There is a detached sleeping cabin but without water or bathroom facilities from the house which available while you stay in the warmer seasons. There is a nice guest bedroom. We would share a beautiful kitchen. We have a wood stove for cooking.
What else ...
You would be able to do an internet search and learn more about our island's features.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours per day, 5 days per week

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20/07/2021

Left by Workawayer (Ellie) for host

Robyn is a really lovely, chatty person. She very kindly took me in last minute. I enjoyed cooking tasty meals together! The work was very relaxed, I spent most my time happily weeding away in the garden. The guest room is lovely, with a view over the front garden. She recently got a second dog, together they can be a bit noisy and energetic, but… read more

(Excellent )

03/02/2021

Left by Workawayer (Sébastien) for host

I pass more or less then a week.
I'm happy she host me. The winter is not the most busy time for her , but she always find me something to do. She make a list and let me choose.
She is really easy person and make you comfortable as soon as you cross the door. The accommodation was nice too, seriously the bed is so comfy and super clean (like the… read more

(Excellent )

01/02/2021

Left by host for Workawayer (Sébastien)

Sebastien was welcomed in my home for one week. During this time I very pleased with all the work he accomplished. When the weather co operated he chopped wood and stacked it, dug trenches, cleared culverts, moved piles of wood chips and even cleaned the gutters. Sebastien knows his away around a kitchen and prepared delicious crepes. I had a nice… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2020

Left by host for Workawayer (Jakob)

Jakob is a wonderful young man and it was an pleasure to have him stay. He very respectful and thoughtful. He was able to help in so many ways I can't thank him enough. There was maintenance and some repairs as well as getting a few things done I hadn't been able to do. I certainly would welcome Jakob back again.

(Excellent )

31/07/2020

Left by Workawayer (Jakob) for host

Robin was a great host that made me feel welcome and comfortable. The work that needed to be done was exceptionally versatile, ranging from painting a sign over cleaning the terrace deck to sorting through a cabin. Robin was very talkative and told me a lot about Saltspring and the islanders. We enjoyed cooking meals together and talking about… read more

(Excellent )

01/03/2018

Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host

Salt Spring Island is a beautiful place and Robin is a great host to stay with.
I´ve been there for a couple of days and enjoyed only nice sunny days :)
I really enjoyed my stay very much and wish to thank Robin for her wonderful company, for all her care, for our daily talks, for sharing her knowledge and experience with me, for all her help with… read more

(Excellent )

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