Nestled in nature close to golf, lake, endless trails, town, music events and tennis in Salmon Arm BC Canada

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  Descripción

  Immerse yourself in the culture of Salmon Arm; the little town on Shuswap Lake, in central B.C. If you love to be close to amenities, yet nestled in nature, and enjoy a quiet and peaceful space this might be a place for you....Helpers stay in a separate 3 bedroom self-contained suite with their own kitchen, separate entrance and driveway.
  
  We welcome reliable, enthusiastic helpers that enjoy gardening, DIY / handyman jobs, renovations, painting, general yard clean, and food preservation or, if you have a specialized skill you prefer, please let me know. .
  
  Everything is either within walking distance, a $2 bus ride, or use a bike available to you. If you do have a car, there are many smaller towns within 30 min. to explore.

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Jardinería básica

  Proyectos creativos DIY «hazlo tú mismo»

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento básico

  Ayuda informática
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Salmon Arm offers many cultural experiences and events such as horse competitions, lots of live music throughout the summer, markets, mountain biking events, social gatherings, community gardening events, Haney Heritage's village museum (also dinner theatre) , music festivals, fall fairs, etc.
  
  Here on the property, during your free time, we can share a little about forging, healing 'weeds', food preservation, drying/canning/fermentation, and organic companion gardening, Just let us know which afternoons you would like us to teach when we are able.
  
  Sports enthusiasts will find water sport rentals such as kayaking, etc, mountain biking, disc golf, tennis courts, golf courses, beaches, etc.
  
  Check out: friam.ca. to see what is happening around the town.
  Look up: Shuswap Trail Alliance for hiking trails to see the endless hikes, some easy, some challenging.
  There are lovely walking trails all the way into town - about 45-60 min stroll. We are next to Little Mountain Park with many beautiful forested trails for easy hiking. To the top, is a 15-20 min easy walk with views of all of Salmon Arm and Shuswap Lake.
  
  Salmon Arm has been referred to as the music capital of BC.,
  Wednesdays on the Wharf has live outdoor music on the lake, take a picnic. It is a huge hit!

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  Ayuda

  If you have a specific practical skills you are 100% confident doing, on your own and you would love to put those skills to use, just let us know. We have many projects on the go and I am confident we will have projects that will give you the opportunity to do what you enjoy doing.
  
  Unfortunately, due to some physical mobility challenges, helpers must be happy to work with other helpers or on their own. Host will be close by for guidance and to answer questions and help to the best of their ability. We hope that you are okay with this. Often we have more than one helper and together they share their expertise be it gardening or other tasks. Other times there might not be others here although, we always try to match up other helpers coming in with the ones here already so it is a good match.
  
  DIY OR HANDYMAN TASKS:
  We have been working on additional space for helpers. It is in a separate building - attached to the garage/workshop space. It is close to being ready although the shower cement floor needs replacing, drywall almost completed but still needs painting, and a little bit of taping, sanding, etc. It would also be nice to have another window or two put in, if anyone has those skills and would like to take on any of the above, please let us know.
  
  GARDENING
  Always something to do in the gardens. The vegetable garden is approximately 500 sq. feet, so watering and weeding is important. Most watering is done by automatic sprinklers but there is some hand watering as well.
  
  Yard clean up - raking, mowing lawns, weed whacking, moving things about and general tidying up.
  
  Help is for 5 hours per day - 5 days a week based on arrival date. If you prefer, you are welcome to settle in when you first arrive, the following day is DAY 1 of your 5 work days.
  
  We do appreciate at least 5 days notice as to your departure day. This helps us with grocery shopping, prioritizing tasks that need completing, and to be fair to other workawayers seeking accommodation. It is disheartening to tell last minute helpers that we are full and they cannot come, only to then find out that the current ones plan on leaving in a day or two. It is also challenging when groceries are purchased in advance to then find out only a day or two was left and food goes to waste. so PLEASE, give us a minimum of 5 days notice when you plan on leaving.
  
  If you arrive on a Tuesday, your first workday is Wednesday - DAY 1, then work Thursday to Sunday - your days off will be Monday and Tuesday. Some prefer to work on their arrival date and juggle time, and work a little longer each day to earn Sat and Sunday off, so they can work Monday to Friday. Holidays are just regular days of work unless you have decided to leave for the long weekend to do some local camping or exploring and return after the weekend.
  
  Should you want an extra day off per week, you may either work a little longer throughout the week or, pay a daily board fee for those additional days you want off.
  
  Not included in your 5 hours of help is making tea, lunch breaks, being on your phone, stopping to visit, or cleaning all the spaces you use in the suite.
  Just like being at home, you will need to keep the areas in the house you use, clean and tidy - sweeping, mopping the floor, wiping counters and stovetop, cleaning out your fridge, and keeping the bathroom clean, garbage and recycling taken out, etc. Normal personal chores.
  Prior to departing, in all fairness, PLEASE clean all the spaces you have used so it is clean for the next workaway.
  
  We need some dedicated people that love to do a variety of tasks - especially those that love to be surrounded by nature, and are easy-going, self-motivated, enjoy taking on a project, and . . . . sad to have to say....but .....don't spend their working hours on their phones - lol - it is a truth!

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  Idiomas hablados

  Inglés: Fluido

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  Alojamiento

  Helpers rooms are located in our guest suite on the lower-ground-level of the house, with it's own entrance. - and driveway..... (we are upstairs) . There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
  
  The space is a complete self-contained 1250 square foot suite with large living room, dining room, piano, and a kitchen, complete with everything you will need to prepare your own meals.
  
  We do supply a variety of basic foods for each of your meals, and you are free to purchase your own specialty / preferred foods. In cupboards you will find canned goods, rice, pasta, pasta sauce, oatmeal, lentils, and beans canned and dried. In the fridge I contribute vegetables which varies seasonally but always, potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, as well as other salad fixings. In the top freezer of the fridge you will find bread, bagels, frozen vegetables, and sometimes a few frozen meals or pizza for a quick fix when hungry.
  
  When we can, sometimes will make a big pot of spaghetti or other pasta, a variety of salads, homemade soup, burritos, shepherds pie, burgers, tuna/egg buns, sandwiches, etc. No promises, but really do try to contribute something either daily or every other 'work' day for everyone to share.
  
  We do not supply dairy products, beverages, or meat, that being said, we have had a few helpers where we have made alternative arrangements to accommodate.

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  Algo más...

  What to do around town:
  
  There is a bus service in town, and the local bus stop is a 10-15 min. walk from the house. For $2- the Salmon Arm Transit bus will take you to the lake, downtown, to the malls, the beach, cinema, etc.
  
  Hiking and biking all around us. - A bike or two here for you to use. The Shuswap area has many smaller lakes, and rivers to explore.
  
  You can also walk to town along the back roads or take the trails through the woods all the way to town...it is about 40 minute + walk - all down hill, so you might want to take a bus back up!
  
  Beautiful walk out along the wharf or all along the lakeshore right in town - great for bird watchers and photographers.
  
  Closer than walking all the way into town is a large grocery store, (Askews), local pub, (Setters with Karaoke and weekend bands, they also have a 2-5 happy hour which includes a burger, beer and fries for ONLY $10) there is also a HOME restaurant.
  
  Other places within walking distance is a 24 hour gym and SASCU Recreation Centre. Small entrance fee to the Recreation Centre includes the use of their indoor swimming pool/hot tub/steam room, and gym.
  Also within walking distance are tennis courts, disc golf course and Salmon Arm 18 hole champion golf course, a 9 hole course as well, with driving ranges - basically a walk out the back, not to mention trails everywhere.
  
  Do a few searches on your computer for:
  
  a). Shuswap Trail Alliance - as it has a website with maps of many surrounding trails and
  group activities.
  
  b). will list all the events here and surrounding small communities! Local n
  news that will give you a good sense as to all the interesting events a whole page of
  community events. They also have a fb page.
  
  c) Tuesdays movie entrance theatres only $6- at the Salmar Theatre. We also have a live
  theatre where locals perform plays, etc.
  
  Weekly Karaoke in 3 of the pubs, all have websites, food and cheap Happy Hours:
  
  - The Hideaway Pub, Happy Hours, entertainment and karaoke on Thursdays.
  -The Salmon Arm Legion with Free pool, shuffleboard and Karaoke, limited kitchen
  - Barley Station brew pub
  - The Brixx in Prestige Inn on the lakeshore
  The waterfront Prestige hotel also has a $10- burger night on Thursdays, and many places have Happy Hour drinks and appies from 2-5pm & $10 Wings in various pubs.
  
  The Night Cafe
  ~ is a fun little bar/cafe/art studio with drawing/painting lessons/ food & pizza. It is also known as Meikle Studio,
  This unique place attracts artists and musicians and often has entertainment.
  Go for coffee/drinks/meet locals or, book a painting lesson.
  
  Art Gallery
  - once a month they host an open house where they introduce the artist of the month and offer snacks and drinks, sometimes a small little sing-along happens around the grand piano afterwards.
  
  Also….
  Bowling Alley,
  Disc golf park is free
  Casino with restaurant and bingo.
  Smaller shopping malls
  Gyms
  Indoor pool, hot tub and gym all in one very reasonable price at the SASCU recreation Centre, and yup can walk there.
  
  GETTING AROUND
  To downtown Salmon Arm is a 7 min drive.
  Our town is within a 15 – 25 min drive to approx. 8 other small communities to explore with beaches, rivers, waterfalls, skiing and hiking trails.
  
  Reiterating....in summary :
  Salmon Arm sits on the edge of Shuswap Lake, surrounded by mountains, with endless hiking and biking trails. Close to ski hills... We are in the country yet a 5 min drive from town, or 40 min. walk.
  
  We are on the city bus route so getting to town is easy -
  'e-bus' will bring you to Salmon Arm from the Coast, Alberta, or airports - check out e-bus online for schedule and pricing.
  There is also another bus service from coast and Alberta , but reviews state pricing are not great.
  
  We are next to Little Mountain Park with beautiful forested trails for easy hiking. The top, is a 10 min walk, very easy, with views of all of Salmon Arm as well as the vastness of Shuswap Lake.
  
  Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, should you feel like I should be a fit for you I will very much look forward to meeting you :) Be sure to email or call with all your questions. Happy Travelling.
  
  Thank you for taking the time to read my profile, should you feel like I should be a fit for you I will very much look forward to meeting you :) Be sure to email or call with all your questions. I am always open to alternative PRE-ARRANGED experience, just let me know your thoughts prior to arriving, if possible and Happy Travelling.
  
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  Excited to hear all about you. The more we know, the better we can sort out tasks that suit you, and customize your stay. We want you to be happy here.
  
  Feel free, if you want...... don't feel obligated.....to answer the questions below as it will help us to learn a little about you - The more we know about you, the better we can customize your experiences here both helping and how you like to spend your free time.
  
  ** What are your hobbies?
  ** What part of our description sounds enticing to you?
  
  ** In what tasks, or skills, do you feel experienced and confident doing independently?
  
  ** What projects have you accomplished on your own with respect to building and types of tools you have experience with - the more detail the better.
  
  ** How would you like to spend your days off?
  
  ** sorry, no smoking or vaping
  
  Feel free, only if you want.... to share whether you have any medical conditions you feel important for us to know - including allergies or food sensitivities.
  
  ** Do you prefer to do early mornings, or later in the afternoon till evening?
  
  ** Is this your first Workaway experience?

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  Lots of room to park your camper van or RV.

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