Peaceful Island Living in Exchange for Helping Hands 🌿🏝️

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L'esperienza

Staying and working with us offers a genuine experience of life on a small Gulf Island in British Columbia. Our team is a mix of locals, long-term island residents, and seasonal staff, so you’ll naturally learn about the rhythms, history, and community of Galiano Island.

Volunteers often join staff for beach walks, bonfires, local events, and farmers market visits. You’ll meet artists, gardeners, etc, while becoming part of the island flow. ✨

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Cosa offri

25 ore di aiuto per settimana

Aiuto cucina: Aiuta a preparare, completare e servire i pasti.

Pulizia camere: Aiuta con il cambio della biancheria da letto e le pulizie generali.

Reception: Aiuta con check-in, check-out e assistenza agli ospiti.

Giardinaggio: Aiuta a coltivare piante e curare giardini

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Cosa ottieni

2 giorni liberi a settimana

Camera privata: Avrai un letto in una camera privata. In altre parole, una stanza solo per te.

Dormitorio condiviso: Avrai un letto in una camera condivisa, il che significa che condividerai la stessa stanza con altri viaggiatori.

Dormitorio dello staff: Avrai un letto in una camera condivisa, il che significa che condividerai la stessa stanza con altre persone.

Colazione: Hai diritto a una colazione gratuita, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Pranzo: Hai diritto a un pranzo gratuito, ogni giorno del tuo soggiorno.

Sconti su Ristoranti: Ottieni sconti nei ristoranti nelle vicinanze.

Sconti su Alloggio: Ottieni sconti per il tuo soggiorno in altri ostelli.

Lavanderia Gratuita: Puoi utilizzare liberamente la nostra lavanderia.

Biciclette a tua disposizione: Puoi utilizzare le nostre biciclette quando vuoi.

Usa la nostra cucina attrezzata: Sentiti libero di utilizzare la nostra cucina e preparare il tuo delizioso cibo.

Accesso Internet Base: Internet a velocità base per lavorare da remoto

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Requisiti

Fluente Inglese o Fluente Tagalog / Filippino

Tra 18 e 40 anni

Accoglie volontari singoli, coppie e partner di volontari

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Cosa non è incluso

Voli, assicurazione di viaggio, trasporti interni e visto

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Dettagli del programma

Our work-exchange program offers volunteers the chance to experience authentic island life while supporting a small, community-focused lodge and café on beautiful Galiano Island. Participants live on-site in simple, comfortable staff accommodation above the lodge and join our team in a variety of day-to-day tasks that keep the property running smoothly. 🌲

Work typically includes a combination of housekeeping, groundskeeping, light maintenance, and helping at the café with dishes, cleaning, organizing, or basic prep. Depending on your skills, there may also be opportunities to assist with events, guest support, gardening projects, or small renovations.

In exchange for your help, you’ll receive accommodation, access to our peaceful forested property, and plenty of time to explore the island’s beaches, trails, and creative community. Volunteers become part of the rhythm of the lodge — a place where people slow down, connect with nature, and enjoy meaningful work in a beautiful setting. 🌊🌤️

This program is ideal for friendly, self-motivated people who enjoy teamwork, appreciate the outdoors, and want to learn how a small independent lodge and café operate. It’s a memorable way to gain experience, meet people from around the world, and immerse yourself in a unique island culture.

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Attività e turni

Typical Activities

-Housekeeping in cabins and lodge (making beds, tidying, cleaning)
-Café support (dishes, bussing, cleaning, organizing, basic prep)
-Groundskeeping (sweeping, raking, watering, weeding, general outdoor tidy-up)
-Light maintenance (painting, staining, simple repairs)
-Assisting with events and retreats (setup, cleanup, organizing spaces)
-Guest support (basic questions, helping with check-ins if needed)
-Occasional small projects (deep cleaning, sorting storage spaces, helping staff as needed)

Shifts

-Shifts are usually 4–5 hours per day, 5 days a week
-Start times vary depending on the day’s needs, generally between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm
-Some days may be lighter and others busier depending on events or cabin turnovers
-We schedule with as much consistency as possible so you can plan your free time
-Afternoons, evenings, and two full days off per week are free for exploring the island 🌅✨