Come and help us around the house on Bowen Island, Canada

Infos

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  Description

  We are fixing up a neglected house on a 0.65 acre property on Bowen Island. We are also establishing an organic heritage fruit and berry orchard.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  Aide dans une ferme

  Entretien général
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  - Practice organic gardening
  - Landscaping experience
  - Get building construction experience directly from designers

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We are currently looking for help with some spring garden clean up and pruning.
  
  Other jobs depending on timing may include;
  
  -We are developing a heritage / organic fruit, berry orchard and a small organic vegetable garden on our 0.65 acre lot. Help with gardening, landscape, harvesting, feeding chickens, walking/training our dog.
  
  -We have a number of renovation/upgrade projects we are pecking away at. Assistance in construction/maintenance/painting are always welcome.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Preferable accommodations: We would prefer if you could sleep in your own camper.
  
  We are open to other arrangements (your own bedroom).
  
  We will make dinner daily and you are welcome to join our family and/or help. Breakfast and lunch to be self catered and expect that one would clean up after themselves. We can discuss what works best.
  
  - You will also have access to laundry, wifi

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  Autres infos...

  We live on an island that is easily accessibly by ferry or water taxi and bus to Vancouver BC under 2hrs to Whistler BC. We are surrounded by mountains and many beautiful beaches. Our house is located 10 min walk from a beach as well as a network of trails. There is a bus stop at the bottom of our property. We are a 20-25 min walk to Snug Cove/Ferry. Bowen Island is a small artistic community surrounded by nature.
  
  a few Island activities include: sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, yoga, dance classes, pilates, barre method, gym, culinary, whale watching, beach combing, swimming, nature walks
  
  During the summer months our timing is flexible. Help around the house/property in the morning is preferable. Having afternoons/evenings off for you to explore at your own will. But of course happy to discuss what works best for you.

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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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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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  Mes animaux

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