Alpaca farm in Canada's ocean playground

Help a sustainable project: 10 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.
Connect with nature: 10 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Practice English: 8 travelers recommend this host to practice English
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What you offer

25h

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

Painting & Decorating: Help with painting or decorating the property facilities.

Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.

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

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

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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.

Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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: 30 days

Stay up to: 60 days

The Experience

Thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll join me on my journey for a month or two or long-term. I have a pair of picturesque, riverfront hobby farms, each with a large 4-bedroom house. I have a small field of wild blueberries, a dozen alpacas, and a small flock of free-range chickens. I'd love some help with the animals and projects around the farm. It's a very culturally conservative area. Not the best place if you're woke or list your pronouns.

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Requirements

Intermediate English
Between 18 and 39 years old
Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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12 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

5.0

Farmstay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

10 Get in touch with nature
8 Practicing English
6 Learning about sustainability
6 Developing environmental awareness
5 Meeting locals
4 Immersing in the local culture

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

8 12. Responsible consumption and production
5 15. Life on land
2 11. Sustainable cities and communities

Brian

United States

If you're looking for a Canadian experience. I 100% recommend the farm! From my arrival i have felt nothing but comfort. It is very quiet and quaint, and if thats what you're needing. This is the perfect experience. The work is very easy, and you do what you're best at. For my first Worldpackers trip I wanted to feel safe and sound. This was exactly that, and more! I would definitely come back! The animals are super sweet, the landscapes beautiful, the food Arthur made was amazing, house is super cute and rustic. There is really no complaints! Thank you Arthur for the amazing time!:)

4 months ago

Benjamina

Germany

As my first worldpacker experience the farm was the perfect place. If you want to get away from cities and many people, or connect with animals and nature, this is the place for you! Art is a very kind and accomodating guy (with awesome cooking skills) who explains your tasks to you and then trusts you to do it well. Of course you can always ask him if something is unclear. In winter, the house is quite cold but you get used to it and when the furnace is on it gets really cozy. The tasks aren't hard, I especially liked taking care of the animals. I'm gonna miss the sweet Alpacas and Luna.

6 months ago

Art replied

Thanks for all the great help and for taking care of my place!

Paula

Germany

My unfortunately way too short time at the farm was better than I could have imagined! It was my first worldpacker experience and I realised here how nice it is to help other people and work with the animals. Art is a wonderful and kind person and I had an unforgettable time with him.. he is a very great host and you can learn a lot from him and, be the way, he is an amazing and talented cook! (These plantings were awesome :)) I can heartily recommend everyone to experience the real farm life on Art's Farm :) Thank you! <3

7 months ago

Art replied

I'm flattered and humbled by the kind words, Paula. Thanks for showing the new volunteer your excellent fibre carding technique. You will be missed.

eva

United Kingdom

I had such a great time at Arthur's farm. Art is a kind and respectful person, he is easy to get along with. He is a great cook and has a wonderful welcoming home. Art is very good at finding what work you are really good at and making sure you are always working on a project you are comfortable with. The animals are very calming to spend time with and are super friendly- especially Luna.

12 months ago

Art replied

Thank you for all the great work, Eva, especially the eye-popping painting you did outside. Safe travels!

reuben

United Kingdom

This was my first Worldpackers experience and I got exactly what I was looking for. This is a good place to learn new skills as Art will teach you how to do things and then leave you to work at your own pace, and doesn't like to micro-manage. Art is a lovely guy and a great cook. There is some beautiful scenery around and Art will recommend some of the best spots. This is a great experience to have if you're looking to learn new skills and connect with nature. It's more enjoyed if you're able to spend lots of time by yourself. I highly recommend the farm's Farm.

about 1 year ago

Art replied

Thanks for all the hard work, Reuben. Have fun in Quebec!

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