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Description
Originally from Scotland (Katherine) and Germany (Lawrence) we have lived in the Cowichan for many years. Children include 9-year-old Selina, lover of dramatic arts and people and grown-up children who come and go. Two other small families live on our property, as well as two cats and a dog. My husband and I both work full time - Lawrence is in management for a construction company, I am in administration at our local Waldorf school. (We have worked for many years in Camphill Communities in Europe and in Canada).
We would like to find help in maintaining our lovely rural property. Our values include conservation, care for the environment, organic practices, creating beauty and enjoying life with family and friends and the abundance our valley has to offer.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have lots of diverse experience working with international volunteers. We enjoy the company of diverse peoples. We have a very beautiful property with plenty of quiet places. We offer experience in cooking, baking, construction, forestry and fine art and fibre arts. We enjoy expanding our family to include new people and experiences.
Projects involving children
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Help
We have 10 acres that includes yard, garden, forest, and construction areas. We are looking for help with land clearing, building projects (fences and sheds). Some carpentry or construction experience welcome. Gardening including maintenance for our small vegetable plot, herb and flower garden and fruit trees and bushes, landscaping. Occasional childcare for Selina and some indoor projects and general help such as cleaning.
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
Danish: Intermediate
Accommodation
We have 2 spaces available in our large old house. One includes private entrance. kitchen and bathroom is shared by the family. Rooms are fully furnished.
What else ...
We live in an exceptionally beautiful part of the world. The Transcanada trail is 5 minutes walk from us and gives endless possibility for biking and hiking. The lovely Cowichan River is a short distance away and popular for summer swimming. Lakes are also not far away. The Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island offers a wealth of culture, including slow villages, fishing, hiking, kayaking, local food and wine and lots of music and art.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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I spent 3 weeks in June at this beautiful place on Vancouver Island and felt at ease right from the beginning. Everyone living there is really open and kind and in the afternoons/weekends there's a lot going on. The whole atmosphere was in genereal very motivative and respectful.
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I spent 3 weeks in June at this beautiful place on Vancouver Island and felt at ease right from the beginning. Everyone living there is really open and kind and in the afternoons/weekends there's a lot going on. The whole atmosphere was in genereal very motivative and respectful.
During the day I've been… read more
