Come help in the beautiful North Thompson valley

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.

What you offer

25 hours of help 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

What you get

2 days off per week

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.

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.

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

Requirements

Beginner English

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

I need help with the care and maintenance of horses and other livestock. Riding included for those with experience. Also help with the gardens and learning sustainable farming practices. Always a project going on here that needs help.

Activities & Shift

Varies depending on the time of year.