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Ontario, Canada

Help around our beautiful family home and land while experiencing Canadian family lifestyle in Braeside, Canada
We are a warm, grounded family living on 25 acres of peaceful countryside, just a 10-minute drive from town. Our land is a living, breathing space — home to gardens and a greenhouse, chickens, two gentle Bernese Mountain dogs, and a cat — all cared ......
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Oregon, United States

Always an interesting project at a historic home in Portland, Oregon, USA
Our household includes: at least 3 adults living in it plus Mr Darcy the Siamese cat and Baby G (for Grey), six ducks and a big vegetable garden. We've rescued our 1889 house from the derelict building list in 1992 and now live in a comfortable home ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Regenerative land care and family connection in Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
Spring 2026: We’re welcoming one independent helper for a 2–3 week stay who enjoys hands‑on work, clear routines, and life close to the land. Days here follow a steady rhythm: work in the cooler mornings and evenings, with the middle of the day ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Learn about gardening on our organic property in the beautiful Cowichan Valley, Canada
I own a small organic property in a quiet neighbourhood just up the hill from the Cowichan River. We are a 12 minute drive from Duncan, the main town in the Cowichan Valley. The valley is a beautiful with lots of vineyards, small farms, and natural ......
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Ontario, Canada

Help on the land, firewood gathering and chopping in Ontario, Canada
Main help includes cleaning up brush, painting and light carpentry. I am semi-retired and require some help. Chores include: washing windows, general clean-up, minor repairs and painting, and clearing brush and gathering and stacking firewood. ......
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about 3 hours ago

Oaxaca, Mexico

Join us at our small beach hostel in Puerto Escondido Oaxaca, Mexico
Hola! We are a small, beautiful and clean beach hostel with pool where you can enjoy and relax while in Puerto Escondido. Located only 2 blocks from the beach and all the best nightlife.We are seeking responsible easy going people looking to help ......

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Saskatchewan, Canada

Visit and experience the outdoors and horses at our paradise in Saskatchewan, Canada
Our farm consists of 60 head of cattle (cows, calves and bulls). We have 10 horses and 1 pony. The rest of the barnyard population is made up of chickens (egg layers), ducks, 2 goats,turkey, lots of cats, 3 dogs, sheep and 4 potbelly pigs. Our farm ......
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Morelos, Mexico

Learn new skills taking care of beautiful souls at our animal sanctuary in Tepoztlán, Mexico
Hello! We are an interspecies family (4 pigs, 5 cats, 2 dogs, 1 to 3 humans). We live on the outskirts of a fairly quiet village, far enough from the town center (40 minutes) to be independent of basic services. We have solar power and seasonal ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Looking for a couple to help with projects around our cabin in the Sechelt Inlet, British Columbia, Canada
Helping Off the Grid My wife and I are retired academic psychologists and avid birdwatchers. We live part of the year in a cabin in Storm Bay in the Sechelt Inlet, a beautiful, relatively untouched area of British Columbia three hours from ......
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Nova Scotia, Canada

Learn new skills in a rural community and enjoy the countryside in Canning, Nova Scotia, Canada
I am a professional woman (62) who is fortunate enough to enjoy a large property located on the ocean and in a rural farming community. My seaside cottage style century home is a relaxed and cozy atmosphere. Located in the community of Delhaven, the ......
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British Columbia, Canada

Explore East Vancouver and be part of our life in Vancouver, Canada
Hi! I am Malahat and I live with my boyfriend Moe in beautiful Vancouver BC. We are both originally Iranian, but have been living in Canada long enough and we are both citizens. Over the years we have had many international students live with us and ......
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Ontario, Canada

Home or off grid cottage in Sudbury, ON, Canada
We have a house in the city and we have a cottage off grid (an hour away) where we love to spend our time! We enjoy swimming, going on boat rides, reading, going on hikes, and campfires! We are a retired couple and we have a very well behaved ......
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Oaxaca, Mexico

Help us create a sustainable community space in San Pedro Pochutla, Mexico
Hello, I'm Paulina, director of this place 🌿 We are a project that integrates environmental stewardship, permaculture, art, and community life. We are located in a privileged natural space between the rainforest and the sea, where we have created ......
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Guanajuato, Mexico

Experience daily life in centro Guanajuato, Mexico
Little about myself: I have traveled to almost 90 countries. Lived in 5 different countries . Mostly in Central and South America. I am not always in the country, it may be our local staff manager Elisa there during your dates. In the center of ......
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about 5 days ago

Guadeloupe

Help me feeding chickens and other fun outdoor projects in Saint François, Guadeloupe
Hello, I'm looking for a motivated, reliable, and independent person to help me at my home in Saint-François, Guadeloupe. In exchange for free accommodation, I offer a variety of tasks in a calm and pleasant setting, for about 3 hours a day. Tasks ......
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about 26 days ago

Quebec, Canada

Learn about organic beekeeping in Quebec, Canada
We are an organic (certified), diversified, self sufficient and sustainable farm: bees, forest, gardens, hens, medicinal plants (ginseng and others), shitake mushrooms, maple bush, etc. hosting volunteers (or friends, students, interns, workawayers, ......
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about 10 days ago

British Columbia, Canada

Join our Canadian-Dutch family and explore nature on Vancouver island, Canada
We are a Canadian/Dutch family. Mom (Dutch), Dad (Canadian) a 16 year old son (Roan) and a 8 year old son (Ziggy). We are all very creative, Damon is an industrial designer, Charlotte makes dolls to sell on Etsy. Depending on what you are good at, ......
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Oaxaca, Mexico

Learn to build with clay in San Mateo Río Hondo, Mexico
ITS CLAY TIME!! --- Hello I invite you to join building my clay house. My technique is cob mixing clay with pine needles. We will be building the house walls and other walls with a few different techniques. I live in San Mateo Río Hondo in ......
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Hawaii, United States

Join our family in Pahoa Hawaii, USA
Aloha. I am a mother of 2 living in the Puna district of Hawaii. I practice acupuncture and love to swim and dance. Eureka is 9 years old and her brother Bhumi is 6. I recently had my profile paused so if I didn’t get back to you, I’m sorry and I’m ......
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about 20 hours ago

Quebec, Canada

Help with home project and cycle around Montreal, Canada
Hi, we are Patrick and Kat. We are currently living in a property close to downtown Montreal in a nice quiet and safe neighbourhood. The city is a cultural hub full of art, where there is always something fun to do no matter your budget. Montreal is ......
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