Kelly

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I enjoy hiking in the summer and snowshoeing in the winter.
Baking and reading during a rainy day.
Gardening on sunny days and food preservation on gloomy ones.

Description

I am a seasonal worker, and have primarily worked on organic market garden farms in BC. I typically travel during the winter months but have decided to stay "home" this year, and have been house-sitting in Haida Gwaii for the winter!

Having worked and lived on farms for the past three years, I've acquired the skills necessary to handle and take care of remote properties. Wether that be feeding, cleaning stalls, and taking care of chickens, pigs, goats. (I am an animal lover and absolutely love dogs). Prepping, taking care of garden maintenance, and handling a wood stove responsibly. Recently completed a contract in Lillooet for a farm that additionally ferments (how cool!).

I enjoy rural/remote locations, surrounded by animals and being outdoors : )
www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-blanchard-mainville-72549918b
www.airbnb.ca/p/kellyblanchardm

Interests

Animals

Gardening

Sustainability

Books

Plant care

Hiking

Mountain

Outdoor activities

Nature

Farming

Camping

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Fluent

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

General Maintenance

Helping around the house

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Hospitality/Tourism

More details about your skills

- Animals! I love spending time caretaking especially dogs, cats, farm animals ( chickens, goats, pigs).
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions through farming in the Caribou, Okanagan, and Lower Fraser.
- Organic Market Gardening
- Deliver friendly, professional customer service in fast-paced environments in restaurants, hotels, tour companies, and cafe's.

Age

27

What else ...

I lean towards the introverted side although I love getting to know new people, places, and cultures. I enjoy my personal space, and spend my free time outdoors or curled-up with a book.

I have lived in many shared housing situations, and I value clean and tidy common areas and maintaining a welcoming home. I love animals (especially dogs) and am happy to live alongside them, they are never a bother.

WorldPackers Reviews:
The Grapevine hostel
Hostel Dingle, Ireland Mar/2025
Housekeeping, Gardening, Cleaning, and Reception

“It was such a pleasure to host Kelly ! Kelly is such a proactive person and very helpful she is definitely on the best volunteers we had in our hostel ! 😊 No task was an issue for her also she is very great with the guest ! I would highly recommend 😊 Thank you again Kelly”

The Valley House Hostel & Bar
Hostel Achill Island, Ireland Apr/2025
Cleaning and Housekeeping

“Kelly was a great help to us and got along well with all the team here. We can recommend her as a volunteer.”

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  I don't eat cheese (I know..crazy. I apologize in advance)