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Help us make our dreams come true on beautiful Vancouver Island, Canada

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  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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  • Description

    Description

    This time of year, we're usually looking for help with a range of projects include gardening, making compost, trail maintenance, fence repairs, cutting, splitting and stacking firewood, etc.

    We offer comfortable private accommodation, practical hands-on training in compost and compost "tea" production - AND an opportunity to learn about some of India's traditional Vedic practices. FMI, check out "How to make Amrut Jal to Enrich Soil" on YouTube, just one of the ways to improve soil fertility and produce healthy and resilient plants.

    The Tsolum River's just across the road and there are several beautiful shaded trails there and in the nearby forests.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
  • 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

    Here in the Comox Valley, there's a thriving & diverse agricultural community and weekly farmers markets. The I-Hos Gallery, an initiative of the K'ómoks First Nation, is open to the public and has on display a collection of masks, prints, jewelry and wood carvings from over 50 talented First Nation artists.

    We have lots of interesting stories and photos to share that highlight the areas, cultures, traditional farming practices and people we work with in India - and we can help you make connections with organic farms, tea gardens, NGO's and other kindred spirits in Assam. We're particularly interested in introducing people from the Indian diaspora to some of the "movers and shakers" in the northeast part of the country!

  • Help

    Help

    There are always things to do at main house and in the workshop. This might include interior and exterior painting, and help with a few carpentry tasks - basic carpentry skills would definitely be an asset. And if you enjoy cooking and/or baking, that'd be an added bonus - it's harvest time!

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Comfortable, quiet accommodation with access to a kitchen, living room, bedroom, shower, an outside patio and - of course, the internet!

    We encourage guests to take time to enjoy a little quiet time on their own each day. There's no smoking or drug use permitted on the land.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    The Comox Valley is located on the east side of Vancouver Island - about a 5 hour journey from the city of Vancouver (including a 1 3/4 hour long ferry ride!), and about 2 hours from Powell River. There are several nearby islands also accessible by ferry, and lots of walking, bike-riding and hiking trails.

    We're a 5 minute walk from the beautiful Tsolum River where you can cool off in the summer and watch the spawning salmon in the fall - and a 40 minute drive from Mount Washington, Strathcona Park and Paradise Meadows which provide a number of outdoor recreational opportunities.

  • 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

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    There's quiet office space available on the 3rd floor of the house if you're someone who'd like to combine some paid work hours with your Workaway stay..

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

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    Hours expected

    Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 866841657421

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