Large family owned cattle ranch in BC Cariboo Chilcotin, Canada

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  • Última actividad: 28 mar 2024

DISPONIBILIDAD

  2024 

 Estancia mínima:  Al menos 3 semanas

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Detalles

  • Descripción

    Descripción

    We are a large family owned and operated cattle ranch in the beautiful Chilcotin region of BC where we raise cattle and horses, as well as a small flock of sheep. We run 1200 mother cows, 150-200 replacement heifers, 90 bulls, a herd of 40 horses, and we currently have 6000+ acres in forage production.

    We do all of our cattle work on horseback the old fashioned way. We are a progressive younger couple that own the ranch (40 & 48), with two young children. We are not an organic operation but we do not use pesticides or implant our animals with hormones. However, we do have a full herd health program that includes vaccinating our animals from disease and we use antibiotics when necessary. We do all of our own farming and forage production and own good quality John Deere equipment.

    Our ranch is located close to the mountains with a river flowing through the whole property and many lakes nearby. The wildlife in this part of BC is incredible with common sightings of bears, moose, deer, wolves and coyotes.

    There is always an assortment of work to be done at the ranch from cattle work, gardening, fencing, cowboying, feeding cattle and horses, and in the summer a lot of haying, tractor driving, and many other jobs; you would be working with us doing whatever we are doing at the time of year that you are visiting. If you are looking for a farmstay and are interested in beef cattle, farming/forage, horses and the western way of life, please contact us for more details. You must have a good sense of humor, be open mined, have a good work ethic, be able to work alone or as part of a team, and be able to take direction easily. Although it is not necessary to have previous farming or ranching experience, it is definitely an asset. We support and partake in the lifestyle and industry in which we live so if you are against rodeo, cattle ranching, or any other aspects of this way of life, we aren't the hosts for you.

    While helpers have the opportunity to ride horses, we do not usually have any helper positions that are strictly riding, so you will not be riding every day. If you are only interested in horse work, and want to ride every day, this is not the place for you.

    We are a 2 1/2 hour drive west of Williams Lake which is our nearest larger centre, in a rural community. There are small country towns close by (15 mins drive away) with a community hall, post office, motel, restaurant, nursing station, and general store/gas station. We have all of the modern amenities such as phone, wifi, fax, power etc, however we do not have digital cell phone service. We pick up all of our helpers who do not have a vehicle in Williams Lake. Most helpers arrive via Pacific Coastal Air from Vancouver. As of fall 2018 there is no longer a Greyhound bus servicing BC so plan for a flight into Williams Lake.

    If you enjoy the outdoors there are a lot of things to do after work and the area offers many amazing opportunities such as: rodeos near by, world class fresh water fishing, camping, beautiful lakes to swim in, hiking, waterfalls and our surrounding communities put on community events such as dances, rodeos, etc. However, we shouldn't forget that Williams Lake boasts some of the most awesome mountain biking trails in the province.

    We usually have our fun when we are not working at home on the ranch; we have a younger crew so there are always good times to be had. There are quite a few farmstays and Woofer's in the area as well, and with the close knit community, there are always people coming and going which provides for great socializing and new friendships.

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Cuidado de animales
    Ayuda en una granja
    Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos
    Cocinar para toda la familia
    Ayuda doméstica
    Mantenimiento general
  • Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

    Objetivos de las NU
    Fin de la pobreza
    Hambre cero
    Salud y bienestar
    Educación de calidad
    Igualdad de género
    Agua limpia y saneamiento
    Energía asequible y no contaminante
    Trabajo decente y crecimiento económico
    Industria, innovación e infraestructura
    Reducción de las desigualdades
    Ciudades y comunidades sostenibles
    Producción y consumo responsables
    Acción por el clima
    Vida submarina
    Vida de ecosistemas terrestres
    Paz, justicia e instituciones sólidas
    Alianzas para lograr los objetivos
  • Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    You will learn all aspects of a large Canadian cattle operation, as well as experience the western way of life.

  • Proyectos con niños

    Proyectos con niños

    En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

  • El anfitrión ofrece una paga acorde al salario mínimo

    El anfitrión ofrece una paga acorde al salario mínimo

    Este anfitrión ofrece alojamiento y paga.

    El anfitrión ha indicado que pagará al menos el salario mínimo por hora de su país por cada hora trabajada y que también ofrecerá alojamiento. Pide ayuda con un negocio o una actividad empresarial. Ponte en contacto directamente con el anfitrión mediante la mensajería de la página para obtener más información y detalles sobre el salario ofrecido. Cualquier acuerdo con el anfitrión debe cerrarse por anticipado.

  • Ayuda

    Ayuda

    Normally our helpers do whatever we are doing at the time on the ranch so that they can get a full experience. We might be moving cattle, fencing, gardening, halter training foals, calving, farming, driving tractors, haying, gardening, and we also need help in the house with cleaning and cooking at times but usually everyone just pitches in with that.

  • Idiomas hablados

    Inglés: Fluido

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    We supply all meals and a room, available in the ranch houses. Also, most times we have a small car for our helpers to use to explore the local area and surroundings in their downtime and we provide gas for the car within reason.

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    We live in a beautiful area surrounded by nature. There are many opportunities to explore our area of mountains, lakes, rivers etc. There are rodeos in the summer and social gatherings in our small communities through out the year.

    Williams Lake is the closest larger town where we pick our helpers up from. You can take a flight into Williams Lake from Vancouver on Pacific Coastal Air or Central Mountain Air. The flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake is 1 hour.

  • Un poco más de información

    Un poco más de información

    • Acceso a Internet

    • Acceso a Internet limitado

      Acceso a Internet limitado

    • Tenemos animales

    • Somos fumadores

    • Puede alojar familias

  • Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    No space restrictions

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Más de dos

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    Horas esperadas

    Maximum 5 hrs/day unless agreed upon (max 25 hours a week)

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 427741465249

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