🌻 Help with Garden Cleanup & Landscaping on Vancouver Island
La experiencia
We have a beautiful 5-acre property & egg farm 🐓 with many gardens.
Our home is in a peaceful rural area called Metchosin, on Vancouver Island, about a 40-minute drive from Victoria.
We’re looking for help with garden cleanup and landscaping 🌱.
Most of the work involves weeding, raking, pruning, and removing blackberry bushes.
We do most of the chicken care ourselves, but occasionally there may be light animal chores 🐔
Que ofreces?
20 horas de ayuda por semana
Limpieza:
Ayuda a limpiar la cocina, dormitorios, baños y áreas comunes.
Cuidado de Animales:
Ayuda a cuidar mascotas.
Construcción y Reparación:
Ayuda con varias tareas de reparación o construcción.
Jardinería:
Ayuda a plantar y cultivar jardines.
Lo que obtienes
2 dias libres por semana
Habitación privada:
Tendrás una cama en un cuarto privado. Sí, un cuarto solo para ti.
Cena:
Tienes derecho a cenas gratis cada día de tu estadía.
Puedes usar libremente nuestra lavandería.:
Hay un lugar especial donde se lava la ropa sin costo.
Bicicletas a tu disposición:
Puedes usar nuestras bicicletas cuando quieras.
Traslado:
Te buscaremos cuando llegues y te llevamos a nuestro lugar.
Internet Básica:
Internet de velocidad básica para trabajar remotamente
Espacio de Trabajo Dedicado:
Espacio específico para trabajar remotamente
Requisitos
Inglés Fluído
Entre 18 y 70 años
Admite voluntarios solos, parejas y dúos de voluntarios
Lo que no está incluído
Vuelos, Seguro de Viaje, Transporte Interno y Visa
Programa detallado
We ask for 4 hours of help in the mornings, leaving the rest of the day free to explore, relax, or enjoy the trails and beaches around Metchosin.
Our family setup:
🏡 I live in one house with my children.
🌸 My mother Helen and her partner Wayne live in the other — your accommodation will be there.
🚗 Between the three of us, we can offer occasional rides depending on our schedules, and there are bicycles available as well as limited bus service nearby.
We usually share dinners together, while breakfast and lunch are self-serve. You’ll have access to a private fridge for your own snacks.
Actividades & Turnos
We’re early risers! 🌅
Helen gets up at 5:00 a.m. and leaves for work at 6:30 a.m.
In winter, it’s dark until about 8:00 a.m., so shifts are usually 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
In summer, it’s light by 6:00 a.m., so shifts can be 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Reglas
📜 Rules & House Notes
We don’t have many rules beyond basic good manners and respect 🙌.
We go to bed early on worknights, so no wild parties🚫.
We can arrange a TV in your bedroom if you like, or you’re welcome to watch TV with Wayne in his room or upstairs in the main living room.
We have Wi-Fi for streaming movies or staying connected 💻.
I work from home most days.
Helen works in Victoria.
Wayne is retired but exploring new projects and a second career.
The children are in school from September to June.