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Help us build a back yard oasis in Canadian nature

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The experience

Opportunity for someone/couple who is generally handy and has some skills (deck/gazebo building is useful). Help in a beautiful piece of nature in a rural location surrounded by forests and true Canadian wildlife. Looking for help to build the deck/gazebos for three days per week (can be half days or full days). Will involve lifting deck boards, and heavy posts into place. Outdoor work rain or shine. Private use of RV, with kitchen and bathroom.

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

What you get

3 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.

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

Requirements

Intermediate English

Between 20 and 65 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

Volunteering at a private property in Alberta. This is a single person (or a couple) volunteer opportunity. There are not groups of volunteers at the same time. Staying with the land owner who will also be staying onsite (separately) for the project.

Activities & Shift

New volunteer opportunity and can offer some flexibility to total 25 hours per week. Would prefer either full days (8 hours) or half day (4 hours) shifts on the project. Schedule can be discussed and agreed prior to starting. Appreciate that volunteers may prefer to have full days off to go sightseeing etc.

Rules

Property is available for the volunteer (or couple) only. It is not available for friends, family or other people to come and visit or stay without seeking prior permission. This is a no smoking property, no drugs, no loud music. No pets.