Come learn, play and help us on our flower farm on Vancouver Island, BC Canada

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  Description

  My season is full! Thank you for the on going interest. :)
  
  Hello, we are Leana and Spencer we own and operate a cut flower farm on Vancouver Island. The farm it self is located in the near centre of the island in Duncan, BC. Its a wonderful place to be situated to explore the island being 1 hour south to Victoria (our capital) and 1 hour north to Nanaimo, a water front city. The Cowichan Valley boast loads of recreation, if you love mountain biking there are amazing trails just 20 minutes away as well as lots of lake and river fishing. But our heart and soul in the Valley is locally made, and locally grown food. Our farmers market on Saturdays is renown, with our 100 + venders and live music. There is all sorts of people living in the Valley, with lots of free spirits and innovated thinkers, people come here for a more connected and authentic way of living. We grow specialty cut flowers for 2 farmers markets, and the local wholesale for event florists. I am looking for help running the cut flower operation and with various farm duties.
  We are 25 and 34, our favourite activies include hiking with our 2 dogs (Bowie & Luna), yoga, paddle boarding, canoeing, fishing, board games, beach lounging, running and mountain biking.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Our home is English speaking, with some conversational French. My partner Spencer and I are both born Canadian, with UK and European descent. We hope to share what our Canadian culture has to offer, we are very into our health and living an optimal lifestyle for peace and happiness.

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  L’hôte offre un salaire correspondant au salaire minimum

  Cet hôte offre l'hébergement et une rémunération.

  L’hôte a indiqué qu'il paierait au moins le salaire horaire minimum de son pays pour chaque heure travaillée et que l’hébergement serait fourni. Il demande de l'aide dans le cadre de son entreprise ou activité professionnelle. Contactez l'hôte directement via la messagerie du site pour en savoir plus et avoir des détails sur le salaire proposé. Tous les arrangements devraient être conclus à l'avance avec votre hôte.

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  Aide

  The work I'll be needing a hand with is planting and tending to crops, harvesting, creating new beds, bouquet making, and potentially farmers market help. You don't need any previous experience, besides a will to learn and a desire/enthusiasm to be around cut flowers.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Français: Débutant

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  Hébergement

  Private room in our house. You will have access to farm fresh eggs, and are welcome to grow your own food in our garden.
  We are always happy to have shared meals, but since you are also getting minimum wage you are able to cook for yourself.

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  Autres infos...

  During time off, there is so much to see. Vancouver island is a gorgeous place in the summers. We can discuss about car sharing. There is also a bus system from our property. 1 hr to Victoria, 1 hr to Nanaimo, 2hrs to Comox 3hrs to Tofino. There's hiking, biking, lakes for swimming, beaches, fishing, shopping, yoga, womens and mens circles, restaurants.
  
  We also have 2 dogs, 1 cat, 15 ducks, 20 chickens.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  20 - 25 hours per week.