Connect with nature and be part of meaningful projects in Black Creek, Canada

Detalles

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  Descripción

  We are a group of four working professionals (25–35 years old, male and female) living in a peaceful homestead in Black Creek, Comox Valley. We lead an active and wholesome lifestyle and love the outdoors, creativity, and learning new ways of living and being. We enjoy sharing meals, conversations, skills, and wellness practices with our helpers.
  
  Our property has a beachy, garden-filled vibe, with access to local trails within a 5-minute walk, multiple beaches 10–15 minutes away, Miracle Beach Provincial Park 10 minutes away, and the Oyster River about 30 minutes on foot. The grocery store and cafés are a 30-minute walk, and a bus stop just 1 minute from the house runs 4–6 times a day.
  
  The environment is quiet, natural, and inspiring — perfect for people who want to connect with nature, learn, and contribute.
  
  Our long-term goal is to improve our property, build meaningful projects, and create a lifestyle that is interconnected with the environment. Helpers can expect a welcoming, collaborative, and flexible atmosphere with opportunities for excursions and shared meals.
  
  Accommodation is in a private 1970s Boler trailer (heated, insulated, best for someone under 6ft), with full access to the house kitchen, bathroom, shower, and common areas. Breakfast and dinner are provided, but cooking can be negotiated as part of work.
  
  We value respect, communication, collaboration, sustainability, and continuous learning, with quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Práctica de idiomas

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Compañía para ancianos

  Enseñanza

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Vegetariano o vegano

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Agricultura

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Cultura

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Cuidado de plantas

  

  Música

  

  Idiomas

  

  Historia

  

  Jardinería

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Carpintería

  

  Libros

  

  Astronomía

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Deportes de invierno

  

  Deportes de equipo

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Senderismo

  

  Fitness

  

  Ciclismo

  

  Acampada

  

  Playa

  

  Deportes de aventura
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Cultural exchange is at the heart of our hosting experience. We value shared meals, open conversations, and learning from different perspectives.
  
  Helpers are invited to take part in daily life, including cooking, gardening, and wellness practices such as yoga. We often do tasks side by side, allowing for natural conversation, skill sharing, and learning in a relaxed environment. Weekly check-ins help ensure everyone feels supported and aligned.
  
  We enjoy exchanging knowledge around:
  • Holistic and nature-connected living
  • Gardening, permaculture, and homesteading
  • Plant knowledge, local ecology, and Indigenous ways of knowing
  • Wellness practices, movement, and mindful living
  
  We also love learning from our helpers — whether that’s cultural traditions, languages, food, skills, or new perspectives on sustainable living. Skill-sharing is welcomed but never expected.
  
  Living close to beaches, forests, rivers, and trails offers plenty of opportunities for nature immersion, and we aim to organize a local excursion about once a week to explore the area and connect with the wider community.
  
  Hosting is a two-way exchange for us — about connection, curiosity, and learning together.

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  Ayuda

  We’re looking for helpers who enjoy hands-on, outdoor, and creative tasks and are interested in learning through shared projects, rather than completing tasks on a tight schedule.
  
  Current projects include:
  • Assisting with owner-led, small-scale building projects such as a sauna and greenhouse
  • Learning and helping with basic construction skills (measuring, prepping materials, organizing, finishing work)
  • Painting, landscaping, and general property improvements
  • Gardening and homesteading tasks such as watering, weeding, planting, and caring for outdoor spaces
  • Reclaiming and organizing wood and materials for reuse
  
  All construction projects are guided and collaborative, with helpers assisting based on interest and ability. No prior experience is required, and helpers are never expected to replace skilled or paid trades. Some technical or specialized tasks are handled by the host or professionals.
  
  Help is typically 4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week, with flexibility based on weather, energy, and flow. Helpers are encouraged to ask questions, learn at their own pace, and are always free to decline tasks they’re uncomfortable with.
  
  This exchange is about learning, collaboration, and shared experience, not productivity or deadlines.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Intermedio
  Francés: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  One person in the house is fluent in French. Host is interested in learning/practicing Spanish
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  Alojamiento

  Helpers will stay in a private 1970s Boler trailer or, if preferred, a tent on the property, both equipped with a comfortable mattress. The Boler is best suited for singles or couples/friends under 6 feet tall. It is heated, insulated, and suitable year-round, providing a cozy and unique space.
  
  Helpers have full access to the house, including kitchen, bathroom, shower, living spaces, and Wi-Fi. Bedding options are available for comfort, and limited storage is provided — just ask the host. Please note that other bedrooms in the house are private and off-limits.
  
  We provide breakfast and dinner, prepared by the host, though helpers can sometimes join in cooking as part of the exchange.
  
  The property offers a cozy, purposeful, communal vibe with beachy and garden surroundings. Outdoor spaces include a large garden, deck, fire pit, and trails, with easy access to nearby fields, beaches, rivers, and forested areas — perfect for relaxation or exploring in your free time.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Este anfitrión puede proporcionar un sitio para autocaravanas.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

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