Organizing and cleaning up a farm near Edmonton, Canada


La experiencia

We're looking for dedicated and proactive volunteers to support cleaning, garden management, and general farm organization. This is ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities, work well in teams, and want to contribute to the sustainability and maintenance of rural spaces.


Que ofreces?

25 horas de ayuda por semana

Ayuda en Granjas Eco: Siembra, cosecha y ayuda con tareas del campo.

Jardinería: Ayuda a plantar y cultivar jardines.

Construcción y Reparación: Ayuda con varias tareas de reparación o construcción.


Lo que obtienes

2 dias libres por semana

Habitación compartida: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otros viajeros.

Habitación del equipo: Tendrás una cama en un cuarto compartido con otras personas.

Desayuno: Tienes derecho a desayunos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Almuerzo: Tienes derecho a almuerzos gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Cena: Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.

Descuentos en tours: Obtén descuentos en tours y excursiones de la ciudad.

Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.: Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.

Tours gratis: Te llevamos a tours y paseos por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Excursiones gratis: Te llevamos a excursiones y caminatas por la ciudad, GRATIS.

Bicicletas a tu disposición: Puedes usar nuestras bicicletas cuando quieras.

Traslado: Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.

Clases de idiomas: Toma clases de idiomas gratis en nuestro espacio.

Utilice nuestra cocina equipada: Siéntete libre de usar nuestra cocina y preparar tu comida deliciosa.

Internet Básica: Internet de velocidad básica para trabajar remotamente

Espacio de Trabajo Dedicado: Espacio específico para trabajar remotamente


Requisitos

Inglés Intermedio o Español Intermedio

Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios


Lo que no está incluído

Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa


Programa detallado

2 hours of work per day gets you a place to sleep
if you do 4 hours I'll feed you nice meals and do your dishes for you.

building sheds on my farm
Cleaning
Organizing
Moving furniture in my home
Maybe renovations if you’re able
Cooking
Mowing grass
Watering trees
Staining my patio deck
Doing my dishes
Shed building
Shovelling snow in the winter


Actividades & Turnos

8:00 am – Wake up
8:01-8:49 - free time. Brush teeth. Make personal calls. Call your welfare worker. Check your email. (no showering in morning)
8:50 am – breakfast starts. Cereal (cheerios, bran flakes), porridge, toast, jam, tea. Bananas. Yoghurt.
8:55 – eating breakfast.
9:00 am – Matt will host meeting to talk about what will happen today
9:20 - meeting finished
9:20-9:59 - free time to make phone calls
10:00 - work starts.
1:00 pm – lunch. It's usually sandwiches. Sometimes it's rice, beans, potatoes, bread, (for example) Perhaps leftovers from the previous evening’s supper. If we leave the farm we always eat bagged lunches with sandwiches and fruit.
2:00 work starts for afternoon
4:30-5:30 – free time for volunteers? Or maybe they're still working? Chat on your phone? Read books from the library? Socialize. Practice English if you need help with English. Use Matt's WIFI. Make last phone calls of the day (before government offices close).
5:00 supper starts to be prepared?
5:15-5:59 – supper preparation.
6:00 supper. Hot dog wiener roast? Rice and beans? Potatoes? Sheppard's pie? Pasta with meat sauce? Pizza? Salad? Fajitas? Bread. Water. Iced Tea. Milk.
6:30 Dessert. (we have dessert like ice cream or fruit every night)
6:55 - receive ration of alcohol. (2 oz to 12 oz per day if you work or pay for it)
7:00 - submit your hours for the day.
7:00-10:00 free time, campfire, television, movies in rec room, internet, skype or whatsapp chat with family, language practice with hosts or other volunteers, Matt will not visit much with you as he is working on his computer. The evening is also the best time to shower. Snacks like chips and pop are available if you are on Matt's meal plan.
10:30 getting ready for bedtime (brushing teeth, using bathroom)
11:00 Lights out


Reglas

smoke outside
no aggressive behavior
weed and alcohol are legal in Canada but be responsible
follow the schedule rigidly (don't be late)
Don't give yourself tasks (wait for Matt to tell you what to do)