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Garden & Property Helper or Au Pair – Mountain Homestead | Nelson, BC Countryside

  • Activité récente : 8 août 2026

Disponibilité

  2026 

 Séjour min. souhaité : Au moins une semaine

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  • Description

    Description

    Looking for a helper (individual or couple) for garden, property maintenance & small projects
    Secondary / hybrid option: Live-in Nanny or Au Pair for several months in 2026

    We are a young family with a homestead featuring a large garden and poultry, nestled in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia. We’re seeking a reliable and motivated individual or couple to join us.

    Main Position (A):
    Help with landscape and garden care, poultry care, occasional housework, food processing/preserving, general property maintenance, and small home projects. We’re also planning a small deck build, carport, and firewood storage area in 2026 — so if you enjoy building and hands-on projects, that’s a big plus!

    Meals for Main Position: Breakfast is provided daily. We hope you will mostly prepare your own meals, but we will share occasional meals together and some fresh produce from the garden will be available to you.

    Hybrid / Childcare-Focused Position (B):
    If it’s a good fit, we’re also open to a nanny/au pair role that combines childcare with gardening, food preparation, and light home tasks (meal arrangements for this position can be discussed).

    We’re flexible with duration —

    Au pair-style arrangements are for approximately 20 hours per week.
    Accommodation:

    Option A: Your own private small cabin on the property, with a full kitchen, spring-fed water, bathtub, and outhouse.
    Option B: Private room with its own bathroom, living area, and separate entrance.

    We value kind, responsible, and hardworking people who enjoy nature, gardening, and a peaceful rural lifestyle.
    We look forward to hearing from you and chatting more!

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Pratique d’une langue
    Aide avec des éco-projets
    Enseignement
    Jardinage d'entretien
    Projets DIY créatifs
    S’occuper des animaux
    Aide dans une ferme
    Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
    Cuisine/repas pour la famille
    Aide à la maison
    Petits travaux d'entretien
    Garde de maison et d'animaux
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Animaux de compagnie
    Ferme
    Soin des plantes
    Jardinage
    Bricolage / artisanat
    Cuisine et alimentation
    Animaux
    Yoga / bien-être
    Nature
    Montagne
    Randonnée
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    You’ll be immersed in the beauty of British Columbia’s unique inland temperate rainforest, surrounded by stunning mountains and nature. Enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, and exploring the outdoors right from our property.

    Just 15 minutes away by car (or 20–30 minutes by bus or bike) is a vibrant arts and music town with a lively community, cafés, markets, festivals, and events. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to explore local culture, meet people, and participate in community activities.

    We are a bilingual household — primarily English-speaking but also fluent in French. We warmly welcome travellers from all cultures and are happy to help those who want to practice or improve their English or French.

    This stay offers a genuine mix of peaceful rural homestead life, breathtaking nature, and access to a creative, culturally rich small town — a wonderful opportunity for meaningful cultural exchange and personal growth.

    Time off & Local Area
    You’ll have plenty of free time to explore the area. Highlights include:

    Beautiful hiking, biking, and swimming spots right nearby
    A thriving arts and music community just 10–15 minutes away by car (20–30 minutes by bus or bike)
    Local cafés, markets, festivals, and community events

  • Au pair

    Aide « au pair »

    Cet hôte recherche des jeunes filles Au pair.

  • Projets impliquant des enfants

    Projets impliquant des enfants

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

  • Aide

    Aide

    We are looking for help with garden care, landscaping, weeding, planting, and general garden maintenance. Other tasks include some animal care (chickens and family dog), food processing, light housework, and property maintenance.
    You’ll work both alongside us and independently, depending on the task. We also have several small building projects planned — including a deck, woodshed, and carport — so if you enjoy building, carpentry, or hands-on projects, this could be a great fit!
    Other help may include renovations and general property maintenance.

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Anglais: Courant
    Français: Courant

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    Open to learn other languages

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    Main Option (A): Your own private small unique cabin on the property. It has full electricity, floorboard heating, fireplace, a full kitchen, bathtub, and outhouse.

    Alternative Option (B): Private room with private bathroom, living area, and separate entrance (available depending on the situation — please inquire).

    Meals
    Breakfast is provided (organic oats, fresh farm eggs, etc.) so you can make your own breakfast in the cabin. We ask that you prepare your own lunches and dinners, but we will enjoy occasional shared communal meals together. You’ll also be able to enjoy plenty of fresh produce from the garden.

    Reduced-hour stays (~20 hours/week) and room & board options are sometimes possible — please inquire.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    Public bus service is available. We have no car for guests to borrow, so you should be comfortable getting around by bus, bike, or on foot.
    We kindly ask that you be respectful of our family space and no drugs or smoking please.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

    Internet available

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    No hookups. Outhouse available.

  • Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

    Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

    Dog may be okay, please inquire Inquire about other pets

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Deux

  • Mes animaux

    Mes animaux

    Zee

N° de référence hôte : 968829661684

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