Come help in the beautiful North Thompson valley

Top Host: This host receives lots of worldpackers and has a high average rating, being recognized by the community as a Top Host.
Help a sustainable project: 11 travelers confirmed that this host is actively contributing to a more sustainable future for everyone!
Higher chance of approval: This host has recently approved volunteers and is looking for more applications.
Learn about sustainability: 16 travelers learned about sustainability working with this host
Connect with nature: 16 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
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Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

25h

Hours per week: Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

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What you get

Days off per week: Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Free Hiking Tours: We’ll take you on excursions and hikes around town. For free!

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Support: Get help from the Worldpackers support team in case you need it, at any point of your trip.

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Availability

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Stay at least: 4 weeks

The Experience

Hello travelers!! I am happy to host you here at my farm where I have horses, a few cows, pigs sometimes and some chickens. I also grow organic fruits and vegetables and use permaculture techniques. There’s are dogs and a cat that also live here. The farm is in there beautiful North Thompson valley about 30 min from Kamloops. Nearby lakes are great for fishing, canoeing and swimming in summer and winter there is amazing skiing at nearby resorts.

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Requirements

Beginner English
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

Join the host in pursuit of these goals and contribute to building a better and more sustainable future for all.

Zero hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.

Clean water and sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.

Responsible consumption and production

Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.

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19 Reviews

4.5

Host & Team

4.5

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Farmstay

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

How this experience will transform you

16 Learning about sustainability
16 Get in touch with nature
15 Meeting locals
11 Practicing English
10 Meeting international travelers
9 Developing environmental awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

11 12. Responsible consumption and production
7 2. Zero hunger
6 6. Clean water and sanitation

Amelie

Germany

I stayed with Jane for about six weeks, and I truly loved my time there. For almost three weeks, another friend of mine also stayed with Jane, and she enjoyed it just as much as I did. We had an amazing summer at her place. I learned a lot about gardening and life in Canada. The food was incredible, and I especially loved all the animals around the house. On hot days, we went swimming in beautiful lakes, and we even had the amazing opportunity to work at the BC Rodeo Finals—a once-in-a-lifetime experience! I really recommend this place and I would definitely come back if I get back to Canada

about 2 months ago

Katalin

Germany

I really enjoyed my stay with Jane. You will live with her in a nice farmhouse and have the nicest animals around you. The work is manageable and differs from fixed animal tasks to what ever comes up. You can learn a lot about farming and sustainability and will have a lot of nice food :)

5 months ago

Claudia

Netherlands

We planned to stay at Janes for four weeks, but left early because it was not a match. The work is physical, but manageable. However, Jane can get easily annoyed when you don't do things her way. Although the surroundings are beautiful, the farm is a bit of a mess and because the place is very remote, you will not be able to see much of Canada. There are no busses or Ubers, so you rely on Jane to take you to places. Jane is a good cook, and the animals were lovely. The horses are well trained. We recommend this place if you don't mind working hard every day, and staying at a very remote place.

3 months ago

Jane replied

Claudia and her friend left without notice. This left me in a predicament as I had refused other worldpackers for this time period. Unfortunately they were not suited for any sort of physical work, to which a farm requires. I arranged a ride for them and wished them well as I don’t want anyone to be unhappy.

Lotta

Finland

I enjoyed my time at Jane's. She's a generous host and all her animals are the best!

6 months ago

Jane replied

Lotta was a wonderful help! She is a self starter and requires little to no supervision in her work. Her sunny outlook is pleasant to have around. Her love for the animals showed in the care she gave them.
Thanks for all your help.

Beth

New Zealand

What an experience! Jane is a great host, who welcomes you into her home. She is generous with her time and knowledge around animal care, sustainable practices and more. She is a great cook and the food was delicious! The work is physical however after an adjustment period, is very manageable. The animals are beautiful and I miss seeing them everyday. This is a fabulous place to volunteer! Thank you again Jane 😊

12 months ago

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