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Stay, Help & Learn on an Indigenous Reservation

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The experience

Welcome to the team! We are located on an indigenous reservation in Canada. Our volunteers come to immerse into indigenous culture and assist as we start our homestead. Here we provide a food bank for animals as well as Equine Assisted Learning. There is always plenty to help with. Everything from household chores, cooking all the way to farm labour, helping with animals and chopping and stacking fire wood.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

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

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

Cooking: Choose the menu, pick ingredients and cook delicious dishes.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Team Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other people.

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.

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

Our volunteers are picked up in London Ontario or find their own transportation to the Ranch. When they arrive they are provided a bed in a shared room that can be Co-Ed depending on who is staying. 6-7 hours per day 5 days a week. Days are adjusted to accommodate weather and/or programming. Outside of volunteer time there is a fire pit for camp fires, bush to hike and some local areas for hikes etc or spend quiet time relaxing, taking in nature to or spend time with the animals. Indigenous teachings can be shared if interested.

We have over ten years experience hosting volunteers and students who are learning English.

Rules

No smoking or drugs permitted. No expectations.

Respect always, the vibe is good vibes only as we are all on an adventure and want the best for everyone. This is a no judgement zone for those back packing across Canada. Come with a willingness to try, we accept all regardless of skill level.