Apply Now

Help us with a Gorgeous View of the Sea and Mountains, Coastal BC

5.0
(2 reviews)2

The experience


Yard work and gardening
Housework and cleaning
Some cooking if possible
Helping downsize
Bringing branches etc. to the green dump
I expect 3-4 hours 5 days a week but I am flexible
I would prefer a volunteer that does have a driver's license
Anyone who has worked in the health field would be excellent
Watering plants in the greenhouse and on the balcony

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

Housekeeping: Help with changing the bed linens and general housekeeping.

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

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

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 Tours: We’ll take you on tours and rides around town. For free!

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

Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.

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

Language lessons: Take free language classes at our place.

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

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Beginner Spanish

Between 29 and 55 years old

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Hello Folks,


I will need help mostly during the spring and summer, and a couple of weeks
during autumn. I will specify the dates in this first sentence as soon as I know when.
I will generally need help for 10- 14 days at a time. Generally, the work will be yardwork, helping with the garden, some domestic work, cooking, and cleaning. Other little tasks come up all the time.

We live in Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast in B.C., Canada. The view from my property is spectacular—the ocean, mountains, and islands are magical. You can rent a kayak and explore the islands nearby. We live in an area with many artists and writers, as well as numerous cultural events. The hiking is diverse, with waterfalls, lakes, and creeks, as well as many beaches for swimming.

It's a great location if you love nature, hiking, cycling, swimming, kayaking, and attending outdoor concerts or the Writer's Festival.
I need a helper who can assist with household tasks, depending on their preferences. cooking, yard work, household chores, gardening, downsizing and decluttering, and some light cleaning, and I would favour someone with carpentry skills who could help with renovations. I might need some painting done, so anyone with skills as a painter or renovator would be excellent.

I enjoy hosting folks from many different cultures.

I treat our helpers with respect. If any of us don't feel it's a good fit, we can discuss how to make changes or end the stay, with time for our helper to find a better-suited situation. My goal is for our helper to enjoy the work and play, explore the community, and find wonderful things to do during days off. Vancouver is only one hour away.
Warmest Greetings, Evi

Activities & Shift

house cleaning
cooking
gardening
yardwork
driving
companionship for Ivan
planting or harvesting
elder care/caregiving
watering plants
general maintenance of house and property

Rules

Cannabis is OK used outside, but no other drugs
I prefer a non-smoker - no smoking in or near the house
Someone who is reasonably quiet in the home
Someone aware of not overusing water, we have water restrictions and a water meter
Being respectful, communicative and honest
Checking with me before going ahead with any major changes or plans
around the property