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Help with off-grid project & construction in Boothbay, ME, USA

DISPONIBILIDAD

  2024 

 Estancia mínima:  Al menos 2 semanas

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  • Descripción

    Descripción

    UPDATE JULY 2023:

    Hello!

    I am currently in the beginning phase of developing my beautiful piece of land located in Boothbay, Maine, which is the back part of my family's farmland. Last summer we hosted workawayers at the farm and had help with farm maintenance and rebuilding of my grandmother's house which had recently burned down, as you'll read in the comments.

    I have done several Workaways myself in Portugal, Panama, Chile, Argentina & Hawaii, and have gotten so much from those experiences and my time on the road, and I would love the opportunity to continue to host fellow travelers, introduce them to the beautiful part of the world I was fortunate to grow up in, and share this special piece of land.

    So far this summer, the road (previously an ATV trail) has been developed for seasonal use and is fine for most 2WD vehicles. There is a shared camper with a compost toilet, kitchenette, and sofa. The outdoor kitchen/ hangout area should be going up by the end of July!

    THE GOAL: I've been dreaming of creating an off-grid homestead someday for almost a decade, but life has taken me on many different wild adventures since then! I'm finally out of the dreaming phase and things are coming to fruition with the development of the back 40-acre lot (part of my family's 70 acres) to serve as a sustainable & modest off-grid home base.

    I envision a Cobb-style house or tiny home with a few seasonal housing structures for helpers and short-term rentals, i.e. yurts, platform tents, etc. My goal is to use recycled/ repurposed materials as much as possible. I will be installing a solar system, a well, and potentially a bio-gas system. There will also be a permaculture garden for seasonal fruits and veggies. Those are the main goals, but some ideas down the road would also be being able to use the space to host small events, workshops, etc.

    I naturally love to host and share my ideas and skills, am an out-of-the-box thinker, and thrive working with people with the same energy!

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    Please include:
    -If you have a vehicle (definitely preferable for this season as I'm getting settled and can't promise frequent transportation)
    -What you are skilled in- Right now we are primarily interested in help with construction, DIY Projects, van build, and farm renovations.

  • Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

    Proyectos artísticos
    Práctica de idiomas
    Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos
    Enseñanza
    Jardinería
    Construcción y bricolaje
    Ayuda en una granja
    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

    Knowledge about the area, gardening, DIY projects, van conversion... my life's been a pretty wild adventure so far and I'm always happy to share whatever bits of knowledge or skills I've picked up along the way.

    I have (so far!) traveled to 13 countries and 22 US states and will never turn down an opportunity to talk about traveling- and would be more than happy to swap travel tips and stories around the campfire!

    I was also a whitewater rafting guide in western Maine with many friends still in that area...I would love to coordinate a trip this summer for anyone I'm hosting at that time!

  • 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

    Help Needed: DIY Projects, off-grid setup, gardening, & construction work.

    Very flexible in hours and work depending on what you’re skilled in and what you’re looking for.

    Personally, I've done several workaways, some great, some not so great... so I always try my best to accommodate people and provide a welcoming and positive experience. Before hosting I'd most likely want to do a brief Skype call to go over expectations, hours, accommodations, etc. to make sure it's mutually beneficial.

    A minimal amount of hours would be required to cover accommodations & food with the opportunity for paid work depending on your length of stay and your skillsets.

    My grandmother's house burned down last year and we were in the process of rebuilding when she passed... so we decided to continue the build and will need lots of help this summer with things like painting, trim work, and decorating. (1/2 mile away).

    The farm is non-operational at the moment but there's still a lot of maintenance that needs to get done like lawn mowing, weed whacking, and bush hogging, so those are all options, as well.

    I also have some upgrades I'd like to make to the van this summer that I could use help in.

  • Idiomas

    Idiomas hablados
    Inglés: Fluido
    Español: Principiante

    Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
    Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
    Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.

  • Alojamiento

    Alojamiento

    Platform tents w/ twin beds or cots & solar lights.

    I have a camper that will be used as a common area indoor space with a kitchen, dinette, sofa, and bathroom with a compost toilet.

    There will be a covered outdoor kitchen, rainwater collection system, outdoor shower (w/ hot water), campfire pit (w/ enough wood on the property for nightly campfires!), and vegetable garden.

    Between my generator and van's solar setup, I can power a small shared fridge, electronic devices, and a mobile hotspot for shared (limited) wifi. I'm hoping to install a separate solar system this summer if I can get help with that.

    FOOD: Some basic pantry items will be included as well as produce from the garden, and occasional meals. From the workaways I've done in the past, I've loved being able to coordinate group meals and taking turns cooking from time to time.

    My family's farmhouse is just down the road and available for occasional use for laundry, showering, movie nights, etc.

    I recently purchased a side-by-side four-wheeler that can be used to explore the 70-acre property that will be also used for projects. There are a ton of little trails on the property, one that runs along the creek with beautiful water views and is great for peaceful wildlife viewing.

  • Algo más...

    Algo más...

    We live on a beautiful peninsula that is vibrant in the summertime with lots of activities and places to explore. We are about a 10-minute drive to downtown Boothbay Harbor and can offer rides to and from town from time to time. We have bikes available and are a 10-minute bike ride from a lake that's a great swimming spot. We also have a kayak available for use. The closest ocean access point is a 5-minute drive or 15-minute bike ride. The Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens is less than a mile away and a great half-day activity. There are 15 land trust preserves on our peninsula, many of which run along the rocky coastline. The closest one to our property is about 2 miles away. Once in town, there is a free trolly that operates every day of the summer and can take you around the harbor. There are many fantastic restaurants and small gift shops in town to explore. There are a few bars on the pier with live music just about every weekend during the summer. Ubers/Lyfts are not available here. There are taxis that cost about $10 to get from town to our property if we are not available. The grocery store is a 10-minute drive, and there is a weekly farmer's market a mile and a half away.

    We also have a ton of extra camping equipment that you can borrow if you'd like to plan a trip for your days off.

  • 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

  • Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

    There is reception on the property (2 bars for Verizon & Spectrum) and I do have a mobile hotspot that will stay onsite, although it is limited. I have a few secluded sites if you want privacy, or you can park near the common areas which would have the mobile hotspot, outdoor kitchen, shared camper with the compost toilet, etc.

  • Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

    I have plenty of space and privacy to host workawayers with campervans!

  • Podría aceptar mascotas

    Podría aceptar mascotas

    Este anfitrión dice que acepta a viajeros con mascotas.

  • ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

    Más de dos

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    Horas esperadas

    Flexible depending on experience/ accommodations (Max 40 hours/week)

Número de referencia de anfitrión: 997834781728

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