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Help out on our ranch twenty minutes from Osoyoos BC, Okanagan Valley, Canada

Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a 160 Acre ranch 24 Km east of Osoyoos British Columbia.
    Osoyoos is a very busy Tourist Town in the Okanagan valley. As you can imagine, 160 acres keeps us busy so we greatly value welcoming Workaway support to our home.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Farmstay help
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    This is such a beautiful pocket of the province, we absolutely love it. We are a young family living the rural life.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Gardening, mowing lawn, landscaping, painting, fencing, splitting wood for our furnace, helping out with our chickens and helping around the house and Yard, helping to set up our veggie plot. We have a lot of outdoor work on the Ranch from April right through October if you're looking to get some beautiful fresh air and exercise! In the late Fall and Winter we are looking for help with some interior organization and small renos!
    Help with our kids is always welcome for the right traveller

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    We are always happy to help travelers who are looking to practice their english on their travels. We also speak Spanish and understand french.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    flexible, we have a room available in the house or a trailer that could be used. We also have a hottub and sauna that we can offer.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Osoyoos Lake is the warmest freshwater lake in Canada with average summer water temperatures of 24°C (75°F). The lake is surrounded by kilometres of beaches (public and private), parks and picnic grounds, such as Gyro Beach, Lions Centennial Park, Kinsmen Park, Legion Beach and Haynes Point Provincial Park.

    Spotted Lake is a saline endorheic alkali lake located northwest of Osoyoos.

    There are two centres dedicated to preserving the ecosystem of the Okanagan Desert. The Osoyoos Desert Centre is located 3 km north of Osoyoos off Highway 97, while the Nk'Mip Desert Cultural Centre is located adjacent to the Nk'mip Winery on the Osoyoos Indian Reserve.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    We have full RV hookups on our property so this is an option we can gladly welcome

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 577616181739

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