Come see Lake Superior and the beautiful forests in Northern Minnesota and help at our family home near the small town of Two Harbors, USA.

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  Description

  About our area:
  We live in the small town of Two Harbors next to Lake Superior, the biggest fresh water lake in the word (in surface area, the third biggest in volume). Minnesota is a wonderful state of natural beauty. We have many unspoiled wilderness areas and national parks. We live 30 minutes from the city of Duluth (population 86,066)
  
  About us:
  We are a family of three. Nichole (mom) Orion (17) and Iris (15) (trans person and girl). We have a dog, two cats,18 chickens, and 4 rabbits.
  
  We only speak English currently so you must be able to speak it well.
  
  We dont consider ourselves normal Americans. I am an old punk rocker who enjoys Halloween, scavenging, underground music, hiking, nature, 4-wheeling, hunting, art, literature, gardening, movies, video games, camping, foraging, biking, and big plans. I am recently divorced, and children spend their time at home and also with their father.
  
  We value uniqueness and intelligence. A positive attitude would be a welcome thing to have around here too.
  We are doing our best to conserve, reuse,and recycle. We try to waste as little as possible.
  I'm (Nichole) an artist who likes to be alone when creating art. But enjoys others company otherwise. This is my pet project and I'm super excited to meet you. I have a job, in the neighboring town of Duluth. I work as a lab tech in a large hospital. It takes me a while to drive to and from work.
  As a newly single parent household I am very much in need of the extra help (and company).

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Enseignement

  Jardinage

  Bricolage et construction

  S’occuper des animaux

  Aide dans une ferme

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison

  Entretien général

  Aide informatique/internet
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Cultural exchange:
  History= In Two Harbors there is the Maritime museum, 3M museum, and the lighthouse. We live 30 minutes from historical Duluth which offers various museums, ore boat history, and a variety of historical buildings.
  Learning = I can teach you to tend to chickens, forage in the area, art, camping, and possibly hunting (if you will be with us for a while).

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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

  Help:
  We have a medium/small family home in a rural area. Your main duties would be cleaning and organizing in the house and yard, and any repair jobs in the house you are capable of doing.
  Beyond that the help that is needed varies on the time of year and what I am currently working on. Please communicate with me about your skills, likes, and dislikes. I can find duties that fit you well.
  After the first few days it is important that you are able to work independently as I am away at my job week days and every other weekend. Questions are always okay though. Communication is important.
  
  Type of help:
  Main one = Cleaning and organizing/ housekeeping/ laundry
  Other help=cooking, painting, carpentry/ building and remodeling, vegetable and fruit gardening, fixing things/ handy work, lawn care (summer), snow removal (winter), feeding and caring for chickens and rabbits, foraging (seasonal), pet care and training, butchering deer (November), online help, harvesting and preserving, mechanics (when needed), landscaping (when needed), and teaching.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant

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  Hébergement

  Accommodations:
  • Guest bedroom with fold out couch, is also our "art room" has organized art supplies in it and book shelves.
  • There is a mini fridge in the room for guests to use.
  • Summertime only: I have a camper that sleeps 2-3 people. It has power, and a working kitchen. Does not have a working/ usable bathroom.
  • One shared bathroom
  • Shared shower (good hot water)
  • You supply your own toiletries: shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, hair brush/comb.
  • We supply: clean towels, toilet paper, clean sheets, bedding (blankets).
  
  Meals:
  3 meals per day;
  • Breakfast = Are usually prepared and eaten yourself, but if a person is up when I make breakfast I will gladly make them some too
  • Lunches = Serve yourself, usually sandwich style meals or leftovers.
  • Dinners = Prepared and eaten together, cooking duty is shared by volunteering for a turn. We (the adults) love ethnic foods and variety and are willing to try new things (not spicy foods for Nichole and kids though).
  • Snacks = Some shared, some you provide for yourself.
  • Alcohol = Allowed in moderation
  
  Transportation: Most of the time we have bikes for you to use, weather permitting. Occasionally we can run you somewhere with our vehicles if it fits into our schedule.
  
  We have high speed internet.
  
  We have a dog that takes a little while to get used to people. Be patient and he will like you.
  
  Minnesota is a very cold state. The cold weather here lasts anywhere from October to May. Keep this in mind when packing clothes.

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  Autres infos...

  Attractions: Live 3 miles from access to Lake Superior.
  Live 30 min from historical Duluth. Duluth has a vibrant music and art scene.
  We know of and have access to many hiking trails.
  Local brewhouse (Castle Danger) had very good beer.
  
  Length of stay: 1 week to 2 months
  
  How many can stay = 1 or 2 people (if together, only 1 guest room)

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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 ?

  Plus de 2

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  Nombre d'heures attendues

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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