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volunteer Opportunity: Waterfront in Nova Scotia

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The experience

My husband has passed away, and I now live on my own with my pets for company. I welcome kind and independent volunteers who can help with light cleaning, organizing, snow removal, and keeping the home cozy through the winter months.

Life here is peaceful and surrounded by nature. You’ll share the space with friendly pets, enjoy quiet days, . It’s a lovely place to relax,

What you offer

25 hours of help per week

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

Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens

Pet Sitting: Taking care of and looking after pets.

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

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.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

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.

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

Requirements

Beginner English

Between 19 and 50 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

I’m looking for a kind and independent helper for wintertime tasks

mainly snow removal, light housework, cooking simple meals, and keeping things cozy and organized. Some company and conversation are always appreciated, especially during the quiet winter months.

If you enjoy animals, you’ll get along great here the pets are friendly and love attention. The work is light and flexible, with plenty of time to relax, explore the area, or just enjoy the peace and quiet.

Activities & Shift

cleaning the house in the morning getting, getting ready for lunch afternoon is calm evening dishes before bedtime so we can wake to a clean kitchen
winter need to be able to shovel snow
movies and dinner in the evening and if you like board games

Rules

House Rules:
1. Please clean up after yourself in the bathroom and kitchen.
2. Avoid bringing food into the bedrooms to prevent attracting mice, considering our country setting.
3. We aim to have meals together whenever possible.
4. conversation is a must cannot be a hermit sitting alone in the room at all times
5. I am talker lol
7. no weed or recreational drugs at all on premises and smoking tobacco is outside